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Taking Forever to find your Forever Home?
Dated: September 20 2024
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Whether you are buying due to necessity or pleasure, the search for your PERFECT property can be challenging and daunting. The saying that "preparation meets opportunity" holds true with finding your new home.
Firstly the assessment of personal finances will be an indicating factor as to your purchasing power and your budget. A qualified mortgage professional with a private company or major bank shpuld be able to give you some preliminary numbers to work with. Once this is known, the 'house hunting' can begin!
What are the challenges in a busy market? Firstly, time is of the essence. You may want to wait but don't wait too late. In a dynamic and active market, there are many buyers competing for similar properties. Set criteria may be discouraging in the long run expecially when inventory is low. The most successful buyers are those with some flexibility and patience. You may not always get what you want, but you may also get something much better than anticipated!
Usheda Akbar-Shanks
I started out as an Area Sales Manager for high-end Custom Homes in Edmonton SW. Home builders included Vicky's Homes, Augusta Fine Homes by Qualico and Acropolis Homes. In this capacity I have ass....
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