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There Will Always Be Another House

In a hot market, you might feel a tremendous amount of pressure to buy the first, somewhat reasonable house you see.

But before you make that offer, look around. Often, it's not the agent who's pressuring you, rather it's self-inflicted pressure. Some homebuyers may think, "If I don't buy this house, there'll never be another."

The truth is, there will always be another house. Every year, more than 4.5 million homes are sold. Every year, at least two or three homes sell on my block. In the past six years, two of the houses on my block have sold twice each. This is true for most neighborhoods.

Houses come on and off the market at all times of the year. While you may have a dry stretch, in which you don't see anything you like, don't compromise. The right house is just around the corner.

Ilyce Glink is the bestselling author of 100 Questions Every First Time Home Buyer Should Ask, and is the Managing Editor of Right at Home Daily.

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How Much Can You Afford?

Deciding that you have to have a certain size house on a certain size lot and in a certain neighborhood is great. But if it means struggling to make ends meet, you should downsize your dreams sooner rather than later.


It's easy to dream. It's a lot tougher to make real-life decisions based on what you have to spend and what's on the market. Barbara Buchholz, former editor of House & Garden Guides Magazine and co-author of Porch Style and the New Homeowner's Handbook will provide you with information to help you figure out what kind of home is really right for you and make your dreams a reality.

How Much Can You Afford?
Determining Future Costs: Maintenance and Upkeep
Figuring Out Where You'll Be in Five to Seven Years
Identifying Priorities For The House Hunt
Becoming Selective When Purchasing A Home


Hunting for a home can quickly become confusing and frustrating. Should you use an agent or house-hunt on your own? How can you choose the right neighborhood? In this section, Lisa Skolnik, city editor for Metropolitan Home magazine and co-author of Porch Style will help you find information that can help you get moving in the right direction.

Should You Do It Yourself or Find an Agent?
Developing "Vision"
Matching Your Wants and Needs to What's on the Market
Working With A Buyer's Agent
Choosing the Right Neighborhood
How to Prepare for the House Hunt
Finding the Right Agent or Broker


If you're looking for the perfect home, forget it. Every house, including one that's just been totally renovated or newly built, will need a dose of TLC as time goes on. If you're willing to live with and correct these imperfections, you may be able to create real value that translates into a nice profit when it comes time to sell. Jim Sulski, real estate development and home improvement contributor for numerous publications including the Chicago Tribune, Crain's Chicago Business and Consumer's Digest offers some guidelines.

Buying a Fixer-Upper
A Multi-Family Building
Buying a Gut-Job
Needed Renovations and the Purchase Price




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