There are many things to consider before buying a home. Is this an investment or am I buying as a place to live. From an investment point of view, a one family house is not as good as multi-family house. Try to buy a 2 or more unit home to help offset your expenses. Mortgage payments, taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance are very costly. There is a huge difference in the cost of paying for a home today vs, 10 years ago. Keep in mind utilities such as water, electricity and heat as well as taxes have increased dramatically in the past decade and continue to climb. Always have the home inspected by a professional who can detect hidden problems that may be expensive to repair. While interest rates are low, it is important to include all your monthly expenses before committing to such an important purchase. As we saw in the recent past, Real Estate values will fluctuate. It is good to consider Real Estate a long term investment.
Buyers may want to explore the option of buying foreclosures. Foreclosures are a way of buying property at a discounted price. There are many different services which sell detailed lists of foreclosures for sale in your area. If you decide yo buy a foreclosed home it is important to do as much research as possible. Once you know the particular address of the property you have interest in, drive by and look at the exterior condition of the house. Usually a foreclosed property is occupied and you wont be able to see the condition of the inside. you are essentially buying the property sight unseen, It is a risk, but usually worth it, depending on how much of a discount the property is selling for. Remember that when you buy a property from an auction, if you have the winning bid, you need to pay between 10 and 20 percent deposit. This is non-refundable. So make sure you have the funds to purchase the home when it comes time to close.
Another way of buying a home at a discounted price is from the bank. These are called REO properties. You can contact your local banks for a list of properties that might be available in your area. There are many lists available on the internet. You can Google Foreclosures or Bank Owned Properties in your specific location and ฝากขายบ้าน you will see many different sources for this information.
Always proceed with caution, use professionals to help you with your final decision and think carefully before you buy.
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