Home, Land, Property Buying and Selling - Any idea (Buying a Home)

I want to get any idea on dealing and buying a property. My husband and I plan to buy one by August to September ’08. I hope I got one.

Your library should have a few books on buying property.
You will find lots of tips on what to check.
When I was house hunting, I took along a copy book and made notes of every room, pro and con, from the basement to the attic.
You will need to do the same. There is just too many details to remember, especially when looking at multiple properties.
You will want to know the following:

Water: Well water or municipal? Taste it.
If its well water, ask for a copy of recent test for
bacteria, chemicals and mineral content and compare
to acceptable standards.
Water Pressure:
Is it acceptable.
Furnace:
If its close to 30 years old, its getting near time to
replace it.
Hot Water Heater:
10 years old or older. Same as furnace.
Electric Supply:
Are there enough recepticals in every room.
Termites:
If the basement is opened up, use a flashlite
to check the perimeter at the joist's for
infestation.
Location of House In Relation to Sun and Trees:
Do you prefer a sunny kitchen in the
in the morning? Do you want the shade of
trees to protect from hot afternoon sun?
What rooms?
Roof: Type of? Asphalt or shingle? Condition?

Plumbing: Condition of?

Plumbing Fixtures:
Check toilets for proper operation, open valves and
check for leaks. Do all drains work efficiently?

The above is what I consider most important of all the
things that I checked. Some will require a professional report.
So go to the library and pick out a couple of books and make out a list of what you can check and what needs to be checked by a professional.

A professional home inspection is recommended. Passing the inspection can be a contingency clause in the purchase agreement. Do not use an inspector recommended by the realtor. Find a licensed and insured inspector in the yellow pages.

There are many good sources of info on the internet. Here are a few to get you started on researching buying a home:

http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/money101/lesson8/

http://www.realestateabc.com/homebuying/

http://www.ourfamilyplace.com/homebuyer/checklist.html

hi,
u got to give more details i think, the more the better,say your location and what kind of house u prefer and the acceptable cost?
:)

Location, location, location.

And taxes. :coffee:

When you find one that you think you want to buy, look at it a few more times. The first time you look at it, you may be excited, but after more visits, you will notice defects and other features you don't like.

Buying a home is all about location. Schools, taxes, services, neighborhood all should factor in.

I would not hire a home inspector unless forced to do so by the lender. In my area they are basically unregulated and unaccountable. In some cases they have been found to be unethical. tiem and again on this board we read threads where the home inspector has either missed something or was flat wrong in his assessment.

Instead, I would suggest hiring a reputable electrician and a plumber/ HVAC guy if you don't feel comfortable checking that stuff out yourself. A good HI contractor can inspect and assess the bones of the house. An hours work from each would be a lot cheaper than the cost of a "home inspection" and probably more accurate.

An inspection by a professional, licensed, and insured home inspector can prove to be invaluable. It is best not to go with an inspector recommended by the realtor for some of the reasons listed above. Some states do not require home inspectors to be licensed.

Is your home inspector certified? Read here: http://www.nachi.org/blind.htm?PHPSESSID=daa40d8371ecafc44a77d55702ecc6af

How to choose a home inspector? Read here:
http://www.homegauge.com/buyerseller/whattolookfor.html