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In 2 weeks we close on our first home.
One of the most important things we learned was to get a good home inspector! He/She will be one of the only people in the entire process looking out for your best interests.
Ours was absolutely brutal and saved us from buying a disaster we had fallen in love with.
Our realtor got a bit lazy once the contract was signed. The yard that was immaculate when we were looking suddenly stopped getting mowed once we signed. Keep on top of them.
Research the neighborhood and visit the house at different times during the day and night. Also helps to talk to the prospective neighbors.
Shop around for financing. We were able to get a grant to cover our closing costs.
It's much cheaper to assume a termite contract than to start a new one.
Oh, and try to arrange it so that you're not moving in the hottest part of the summer. Sweltering doesn't begin to describe an attic in Memphis in July.
Enjoy yourself. This has been a blast for us.
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When life hands you a lemon, say "Oh yeah, I like lemons. What else you got?"
Henry Rollins
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