How to buy a house, Step 2

Okay, so you have figured out how much your house has to cost in order for you to be able to afford the monthly payments.

Now you shop for a house.

Look in the area(s) you wish to live in for homes that meet your requirements and are within your price range. Sites like Zillow and Trulia can help there.

Keep in mind that anyone you hire to help you (realtors for example) are NOT there helping you alone! They are primarily there to get you to buy, so they get paid. That is ALWAYS their first priority. To get PAID .

Things to look for:

Neighborhoods: Is the place where you want to live in a neighborhood you like?

Size: Is it big enough for you? Not too big, and will it resell (Hint, 3 beds/2 baths is a minimum these days)

Single level? Multi-level? Basement? Attic? Lot size (Quarter acre? Half acre? Acre? Many acres?), what size do you wish?

What is available that suits your needs and is within your price range. Now is a good time to re-evaluate your price range and see if it is reasonable when you compare it to what you want.