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Top First Time Homebuyer Regrets to Avoid!

Wednesday, June 11, 2014   /   by Shawn Viguerie

Top First Time Homebuyer Regrets to Avoid!

When purchasing a new home, it is important to consider the road ahead. A recent survey showed many first time homebuyers have regrets about the home they purchase. Some of the most common regrets buyers noted were size, cost, neighborhood and outdoor space such as yard and parking. Will you be happy maintaining that extra large lot long term? Are you going to need extra parking when a child turns 16? Although these may not be concerns during the initial home search process, they could become concerns over time.


 


"The big thing is buying for the moment and not looking down the road," she said.


                                                                             


That sums up the regrets of many first-time home buyers Zillow surveyed after their boxes were unpacked and their infatuation had faded. Almost half of them said they would do things differently if they had it to do over.”


 


To discover more of the top new home owner regrets to avoid view the whole article here:  http://realestate.msn.com/blogs/post--first-time-homebuyers-biggest-regrets


 


 



 


 


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