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First Time Buyers Guide

You've picked a great time to buy your first home. Despite steady appreciation of home prices, relatively low interest rates have kept the costs of home ownership at near historic lows. You can enjoy peace of mind working with NYCHINATOWNcom, the industry leader in experience and service.

Here are some tips to help you with the process of becoming your own landlord.

Prequalify for a loan
Being prequalified for a loan determines how much house you can afford. It allows you to move more swiftly when you find the right house, especially when you aren't the only interested buyer.

Shop for mortgage rates and terms
A difference of even half a percentage point can make a huge difference in how much you pay over the life of a loan. For example, the difference in the monthly payment on a $1,000,000 mortgage at 9% vs. 8.5% is about $350 per month. Over 30 years, that's $126,000.

Using a buyer agent
A buyer agent is legally responsible for representing the buyer's interest in a real estate transaction. Generally, the buyer agent is compensated by the seller at the time you purchase a new home. There are some limitations to using a buyer agent, however. Before you decide, have an agent explain the advantages and disadvantages of using a buyer agent.

Features that help or hurt resale value
In some areas, a cemetery actually detracts from a home's value and makes the home harder to sell. In neighborhoods with car parking may impact the home sale and future value. Your agent can point out features that hurt, as well as those which help, resale value.

Rate the homes you tour
After touring each home, write down what you liked and didn't like. Develop a rating system which will help you narrow the field down to the home that's best for you.

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