need to make certain concessions on some of your wants (after all, no home is 100% perfect), you should never compromise on your needs. You wrote them down for a reason! For example, a concession you can make is letting go of your dreamof a living room fireplace, but then not compromising on the number of bedrooms you will need for your growing family. If a three-bedroomhome is a settle need, don’t for a two-bedroom home and just assume “it will work out.” On the other hand, though, think realistically and creatively. Perhaps one of your needs is a home with neutral colors because you won’t be able to afford immediate renovations or even small touch-ups, like paint. Don’t say “no” to an otherwise great home that meets your other criteria and that you can afford. It might be worthwhile to live in such a home with wall colors you hate, just temporarily, until you have the money and time to repaint. Such a small physical imperfection can easily be remedied, so don’t let it cloud your judgment. Mistake #9: Relying Solely on Online Services In today’s digital age, real estate information, services, and transactions are available and done online. You can usemortgage calculators, apply for loans online, look up and view properties, research real estate agents available in your area, find out more informationbehind theproperties andagents, etc. (suchas property conditions, recent home sales, number of years in the business). Some buyers make the mistake of relying solely on online services for their entire home-search and home-buying process. Failure to establish personal touch with home loan lenders, sellers, real estate agents, etc., could lead to expensive misunderstandings or even put you at a bargaining
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