7 Tips for House Hunting

While checking out some of the real estate advice on the internet, we ran across this great video from HGTV that covers the 7 tips of house hunting.  We all know Puxantony Phil has predicted 6 more weeks of winter, but we know it won’t be long before things begin to feel spring-like in East Texas.  We have already told you how to find a Realtor, now this video offers some things to keep in mind during your house search.  It is important to have a game plan in mind before you waste time driving all over town looking for a new home.  Here are the short points, but watch the video here for all the details.

  • Don’t judge a book by it’s cover
  • Work with an expert
  • Find the fair market value of the property
  • Compare home prices
  • Future renovations will increase the value of a home
  • You don’t have to buy new
  • Don’t buy on emotion alone
  • Check out the home’s location at different times of the day