Buy a house you like7 of 8If you're buying today for yourself and your family, you want a home that will make you happy for the next few years.Gone are the days when you could count on a quick sale, Tiffany says. And depending on how much you put down, and how much you have to shell out to sell and relocate, short-term ownership can be a pretty expensive proposition.Improve your chances by: stepping back, Gyourko says, and making certain "you like the house."« Back to Mortgage trends. Related Articles:Single females and homesFind a stable neighborhoodHidden costs of movingRelated Links:4 novice homebuyer errorsMaking a bid on a homePick a real estate agent advertisement
If you're buying today for yourself and your family, you want a home that will make you happy for the next few years.
Gone are the days when you could count on a quick sale, Tiffany says. And depending on how much you put down, and how much you have to shell out to sell and relocate, short-term ownership can be a pretty expensive proposition.
Improve your chances by: stepping back, Gyourko says, and making certain "you like the house."
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