Hello!
Since Halloween, I have decided that I would like to buy a house for my little family by Spring 2013. I don't yet know which neighborhoods as of yet, but I do know that I would like at least three bedrooms, and 1100 square feet. I'm flexible with floor plans, however, my husband and I are torn between buying a cheaper fixer-upper or to buy a more expensive newer home that needs little in terms of repairs. We of course want to save money, but we would also like to make the best decision for our future, even if that means no longer renting.
Any thoughts? We're obviously new to this process and want to avoid the pitfalls that happen to first-time homebuyers, but because we're not in any rush to buy a house, I think we'll be able to find the location and style of house that gives us the biggest bang for our buck sometime in the next six to nine months. In the meantime, I would welcome any advice and suggestions. Thanks!
