public records including tax information, original age of the home, mortgage history, parcel number, previous sales of the property, property deeds, and any judgments or liens filed against the seller. Once youa re buying a property, you can ask a municipality for an Open Public Records Act (OPRA) report to see if there were permits obtained to make improvements on the home. These permits need to be closed before a sale is completed.
MAKING THE CHOICE
If you find a home you like, it is easy to jump right in and make an offer. And in our area, being quick to submit an offer is often mandatory in order for it to be considered. Sometimes buyers have "buyer remorse" because the market is so fast and competitive. If you keep these things in mind, it will help to have no regrets about a purchase. Realistically, to obtain a home in our areas, you will likely need to compromise on some of your priorities. No home is completely perfect, and a first home is often a “starter” on the way to a dream home. However well it fits your needs, desires, and lifestyle, there will be things you wish you could change. Examples might include wishing the home was facing the lovely park you saw nearby or in another, fancier neighborhood. At the end of the day, you’ll need to decide the factors that are most important to you. If you prefer the neighborhood over the house, you may decide to look for a different type of property within the same community. A condo, for instance, instead of a townhouse.
If finances are the issue, you might want to discuss with your
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