looking to buy first house...any tips?

[Maroon 5.0 LX]

Check with your Realtor and ask to see the list for the VA homes. These are usually repossessed homes from the Veterans Admin. Most are in decent shape and you can save a bundle. Low down payment. Some are in bad shape, but a lot are really nice.

Ask him for a copy of the list or call the VA and they will mail it to you every couple of weeks. Take the list, check the areas you desire, and go look on your own. When you find something you like, get together with the realtor. You have to move fast, as the nicer ones don't stay on the market too long.

I bought a VA home several years ago and saved about $30K.

Stay away from the HUD homes, they are usually pretty much trashed.

Good luck.




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