Before you start shopping for you new home.....

• Make sure you are prequalified for a mortgage
  
• Shop around for mortgage rates, you could save a bundle over the term of your loan.
  
• List the additional costs: surveys, taxes, legal fees, etc.
  
• Decide which total payment you can afford
  
• View a variety of homes in variety of locations
  
• After each viewing rate the home and make a note of it
  
• Then narrow your search to a particular type of home and location
  
• Don't Rush! Wait for the right house
  
• Make an offer and be prepared to negotiate
  

• Make your final financing arrangements
  
• Arrange for a home inspection
  
• Satisfy any other conditions
  
• Provide your landlord with sufficent notice(usually by 15th of the month )
  
• Arrange for a survey
  
• Hire a mover
• See our moving check list
  
• Start building equity in your new home!