Here are a few of the many rational questions you'll want to ask yourself before you rush into a commitment to buy. If the answers seem worrisome, rethink your infatuation. Along with price, the condition of the home should be a top consideration. A fixer-upper home with lots of potential can be a great find or a money pit. Size and configuration.
People move to a new home every seven years, on average.
Marcie has been covering real estate issues for more than eight years, formerly as senior editor of California Real Estate magazine and now on a freelance basis. Her articles have appeared in the Los Angeles Times and San Diego Union Tribune Sunday real estate sections as well as various real estate association magazines. Check Your Credit.