The First Time Home Buyers Journey In the Twin Cities Real Estate Market

Spring in The Twin Cities metro is about temperatures rising, flowers blooming, green lawns, residents hitting the biking and walking trails in large numbers and the real estate market in full swing. There are plenty of buyers out there and if you are one that has decided to take the plunge and buy a home I applaud you for beginning the journey towards home ownership.  For those of you who have yet to take that first step but are seriously thinking about doing so, I’d like to help.

First let me say I fully understand the decision to transition from renter to owner is not an easy one. The purchase of a home is for most adults the largest financial investment of resources in their lifetime. It’s not a small deal, it’s a big deal and should never be minimized. Not to mention that buying your first home can be a very scary thing, and believe me you don’t have to be a virgin home buyer to get those jitters. There are the practical considerations that need to be explored such as your personal financial situation, market conditions, and future plans. You will also need to ask yourself some hard questions about how much change to your lifestyle in terms of responsibility you are ready to embrace.  

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