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Educate Yourself Top 10 List of things to do before you buy your Home! Click on Each Link Below 1. Make sure buying a home makes sense for you Renting vs. Owning Down Payment Money Tax Benefits 2. Know your affordable price range What Home Can I Afford How much will my payment be Get Pre-Qualified Get Pre-Approved 3. Research communities Schools Public Transportation Restaurants Entertainment Community Events Park District Programs 4. Find a Mortgage Which type of loan is right for me? How do I find the best interest rate? What are the costs? Search MortgageTrader Rates/Trading Section 5. Research Properties Property Web Sites Realtors Newspapers For Sale By Owner Listings Auctions Tax Sales Foreclsoures 6. Know How To Negotiate Contract Details Purchase Price Earnest Money Realtor Fees Lender Fees Attorney Fees Title Fees 7. Find an Attorney Contact Review Contract Re-Negotiations 8. Find A Home Inspector What Is An Inspector How is an inspector different from an appraisal Contract Re-Negotiations 9. Find an Insurance Agent Home Owners Insurance 10. Prepare Your Home For Sale Ten tips for increasing your sales price