subject: What Makes Houses Good for a First Time Buyer [print this page] What Makes Houses Good for a First Time Buyer
If you've been scanning the Edmonton MLS listings, you may well be a bit overwhelmed. Don't be discouraged. There are a host of properties on the market at any given time. Finding which ones are good choices for you and your family, however, can be a bit of a challenge. A good realtor can help you make informed, wise decisions that should reduce the stress you feel from this endeavor and that should also make this process exciting rather than intimidating.
Edmonton house listings oftentimes include homes that are fairly similar but that vary a great deal in price. This is usually because of a few predictable factors. One of the biggest factors, as everyone knows, is location. You may find a great three-bedroom home in a working class part of town for a price that's a steal and a one-room Edmonton condo listing in an exclusive part of town that costs twice as much as the home. Remember that the whole dream of moving up in neighborhoods isn't a universal one. Some families will be much happier having an affordable home in a casual, fun neighborhood than trying to pay off the mortgage on a luxury home in one of the exclusive areas. Both preferences are valid and reasonable.
If you find yourself priced out of homes, take a look around for a good Edmonton condo listing. These homes, which share walls with other condos, are great choices for those who want out of an apartment but who aren't ready for a home. You'll have many of the same responsibilities as a homeownertaxes, upkeep, etc.but taking care of these responsibilities is less of a financial and time burden than is doing the same for a single family home.
A realtor can help you to make sure that you take all factors into account when assessing the suitability of any Edmonton real estate that catches your eye. If you need to know information such as how much the taxes cost on a property or how the neighborhood fares economically, it's usually only a matter of asking your realtor. In many cases, if a home is not suitable for you, a realtor can help you find something similar that makes a better match for your needs and that makes it possible for you to move into a sensible home for your lifestyle.
