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8 biggest mistakes made by home buyers

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Biggest mistakes that home buyers make

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(1) Home Buyers don’t think about resale before they buy.  Every house will be resold at some time in the future.

(2)  Home Buyers base their decisions on what they hear in the national news. They need to remember that real estate is local; not national.  Read the local Colorado Springs newspaper and watch the local news, hire a local Realtor.

(3) Home Buyers only talk to one lender. They need to shop for a loan, just like they shop for a house.   Ask your Colorado Springs Realtor for some referrals.

(4) Home Buyers don’t understand the benefits of using a Buyer’s Agent. They should interview an agent who represents them, and make sure they specialize in buyer representation.

(5) Home Buyers don’t read and Read the rest of this entry »

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