Top 5 Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
ByOlivier
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5. Allowing Feelings to Influence the Choice
The Error:
Buying a home is emotional, but letting those emotions dictate your decisions can be risky.
Why
The problem is that:
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You might offer more than the house is worth
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You could ignore red flags
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You may overspend just to “win” the home
How to Prevent It:
Stick to your:
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Budget
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Priority list
Avoid:
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Bidding wars that push you past your limit
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Sellers that pressure you
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Falling in love with the wrong home
Remember: Walk away if a home doesn’t fit your needs or feels overpriced. There will always be more options—you only want to buy once, and you want to buy wisely.
