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Are you tired of renting and having not your own house? Do you dream of celebrating every milestone in your life in your very own home --first baby, first birthday of your newborn, anniversaries, etc? Do you see yourself adorning your house with decorations on Christmas? If you answer yes, but you do not have any plans of owning a house, it will always be a dream.

It's a great feeling to have your own house, is it? But before you leap on your feet and grab one, there are several points to consider when you are preparing to buy a house. Rushing is a big no because purchasing a major item like house is a big decision and involves a considerable amount of money. Careful planning must be made. Below are helpful tips to aid if you are planning to purchase your first house.

Planning - just like any major purchases, everything has to be carefully planned. Answering the questions what, where, when, and how much will better guide you in planning.

What type of house would you like to invest in? There are several types of house you can choose under the categories of detached dwellings / ...
... single-unit housing, semi-detached dwellings and attached dwellings / multi-unit housing. Where is the location that you want for your house? Would you like to be within the city's vicinity, near the bay or in countryside? When do you plan to make the purchase; if you will have your house built, when do you plan it to get done? And how much are you willing to spend for your new residence?

Timing - Timing is a very important factor before purchasing a house. Consider your present financial status and other monthly or regular financial obligations like electric and water bills, insurance, education fees, cable fees and so on. Are there any other expenses that may incur along with the buying of the house? Make sure that neither one of these is not compromised. Is it worth having a house and losing the other?

Clean title - If you are planning to invest in a previously-owned house, make sure that the title is free from any encumbrances. A clean title makes the processing easier than encumbered ones. In addition, if you will acquire the house through real state agents, investigate whether the seller is legitimate or fraud. Do not make any down payments if the background check seemed suspicious.

Background check the Location and Developer - If you opt for a Housing Subdivision, it is a must to do ocular inspection yourself. Check the location of the housing. It might be near the river and flood-prone. Make sure that the construction area is a natural ground and not a filled area. Some subdivisions are built near landfill areas. This is very dangerous because there was a case where the houses collapsed due to filled ground. Moreover, the developer must also be checked. Is it a reputable developer? Was it ever involved in legal suits? Was it ever complained of by buyers?

Choose and spend wisely - Though most people would go for brand new house, it is not unwise if you settle for a previously-owned one. You can save more with the latter than with brand new houses. In brand new homes you will still spend for fence, window grills and screen and floors. But in pre-owned, you can get away with these expenses. You can save a great deal in pre-owned houses especially if the house is still in good dwelling condition. Just check for any visible cracks, termites, and rusts. Check the trusses of the house; it is better if the material used is steel and not wood.

Purchasing a house is as exciting and sometimes nerve-wracking as can be. But you never have to run your nerves out if you plan carefully and not hurry things out.

Written by Karina Taguiang-Yonson

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