Determine your price range. First,you will need to get your finances in order. Buyers have to be able to prove they can afford a house, and a poor credit history or unstable employment could be a barrier in securing a mortgage. If you need help in determining the price home for which you might qualify any of the sales representatives will be happy to assist you. Select a neighborhood.
Location is a key consideration when buying a home.
Identify whether an area meets your needs. If getting to work quickly is a priority, drive to work from an area and back after work to determine peak traffic flow. Also consider schools and daycare facilities, police and fire protection, frequency of trash collection, and potential noise factors. Talk to people in the neighborhoods you are considering, to find out if they enjoy living there. Sign the purchase agreement.