October 10, 2008

10 BIGGEST Home Buying Mistakes

Based on 25 years of home-building experience for 30,000 people, here are the 10 biggest mistakes in home buying:

1. Not doing your homework. Knowledge is power. Tremendous information is available on the Internet. There is no excuse for entering the market unprepared.

2. Trying to make a shrewd investment. People need to buy based on what fits their family. Don't try to guess what will happen to the market.

3. Choosing a poor location. Even within a neighborhood, location matters. Is it on the busiest street? Is there a shopping center out the back window?

Read about other home buying mistakes…

Remember, Philadelphia real estate is our specialty. If you're looking for real estate anywhere in the Philadelphia, PA area, including: Center City, Art Museum, Bella Vista, Northern Liberties, Old City, Queen Village, Society Hill, South of South, Washington Square West, Chestnut Hill, East Falls, Fishtown, Manayunk, East Mt. Airy, West Mt. Airy, Overbrook Farms, Roxborough, Spruce Hill, University City or one of the many other areas we serve, we'd love to help you find the home of your dreams. If you'd like to search for Philadelphia real estate now, just click the "Search for Philadelphia Real Estate" link at the top or bottom of this page.