What I wish I had known before buying my first home
The #1 way to learn about something you’ve never done before? Ask others who’ve gone before! I’m not just an agent you know – I’m a proud homeowner, too! So here’s me, taking off my agent hat, putting on my homeowner hat, and sharing with you what I wish I would have known BEFORE buying a house.
Some things I wish I would have known:
- to always shop around for a mortgage
- to boost your emergency fund first
- know how much property taxes are and how they’re trending
- always buy in a good school district
- drive by the house at different times of day (to see what the neighborhood is really like).
Where are my fellow homeowners? Let’s help a buyer out: what do you wish you would have known before buying – the good, the bad, and the ugly? Share in the comments!
