5 Tips on Beginning the Search for Your New Home
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By Garrett Lund
Whether it has been a lifelong dream or you recently made it part of your life plan, you want to start looking at properties to find your new home. Before you start looking at homes for sale, there are five important things to consider to make the process smooth and to narrow your search of North County real estate to genuine prospects.
Target Areas
The first question is: where do you want to live? Depending on your needs, you can narrow your search by county, city or cities, or even neighborhoods. For example, if your dream is to live close to the beach, focus on coastal communities. It’s helpful to write down the names or zip codes of target areas or you can create your own map.
Determine a Price Range
After determining…
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1. Find an Experienced Agent
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