Buyers Center

Answering Your  Home Buying Questions

Buying a home in Gainesville, Bristow, Haymarket or Warrenton is both thrilling and a bit unnerving, especially if you're a first-time home buyer. Both experienced home buyers
and first-time buyers alike will benefit from the frequently asked questions below. Before
you begin your home search, it is recommended that you prepare yourself for the journey
by educating yourself. This will ensure you are a knowledgeable home buyer prepared
to make a confident home buying decision.

Q - I've never purchased a home before.  Where should I begin?

A - Actually, you've already started the process. Fact-finding and reading articles is a great way to become a smart
consumer. The highest priorities to focus on before you begin searching for specific areas, neighborhoods, or homes
would be to:

• Familiarize yourself with your personal finances.
• Learn about the Gainesville, Bristow, Haymarket and Warrenton real estate market.
• Carefully review your budget and begin to eliminate as much debt as possible.
• Have a down payment and earnest money ready when the time comes to act and make your offer.

Your next step is to contact us. As your home buying specialists, we'll protect your interest and manage the details of the real
estate transaction on your behalf to your complete satisfaction. For more experienced buyers, a little brush up on the real estate
process wouldn't be a bad idea. Of course, you'll need a really sharp Bristow, Haymarket and Gainesville, VA real estate team to
protect your interests too!

Q - With all the bad news about mortgage products and home foreclosures, how do I avoid making a big mistake when deciding which type of loan to select?

A - Once we meet and review your finances along with your home buying needs, you should select a lending consultant. We can recommend several trusted lending professionals or you can choose your own. Having the upmost confidence in your lender is important. Be sure you feel completely at ease with them.  They should speak to you in easy to under-stand terms. Ask lots of questions and never sign any document until you understand what you are signing and feel completely at ease signing it. More and more lending professionals are recommending fixed interest rate loans and interest rates are still very attractive. Of course, the type of loan best for you depends on several factors. Here are just a few:

• How much money do you have for a down payment?
• How long do you plan to live in the home?
• Do you qualify for a FHA or VA loan?

Let's Get Started!

Are you ready to schedule your home buying consultation?  If so, contact us today and together we will review your needs and your
budget to help you find the right home for you!