1. HAVE IMAGINATION AND LOOK BEYOND PAINT COLORS, WALLPAPER, OR OTHER EASILY CHANGEABLE THINGS YOU CAN DO.
2. BEFORE FALLING IN LOVE WITH A HOUSE, MAKE SURE IT IS WITHIN YOUR BUDGET.
3. REMEMBER THAT OWNING A HOME BRINGS WITH IT EXPENSES SUCH AS PROPERTY TAX, INSURANCE AND REPAIRS.
4. BE FLEXIBLE-PAY FOR YOUR NEEDS NOW. SAVE AND OVERTIME YOU'LL BE ABLE TO AFFORD YOUR WANTS.
5. IF YOU WORK AT HOME MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ADEQUATE SPACE. IF YOU NEED FOUR BEDROOMS GET THEM.
6. GET YOUR FUTURE HOME THROUGHLY INSPECTED BY A PROFESSIONAL. IT MIGHT LOOK GOOD TO YOU, BUT COULD HOLD EXPENSIVE SURPRISES IN UNSEEN REPAIRS FOR YOU.
7. NEVER FORGET ABOUT THE FUTURE REGARDING NEIGHBORHOODS, SCHOOLS AND NEWER DEVELOPMENTS INCLUDING COMMERCIAL STORES. HAPPY HOUSE HUNTING! GREGORY SCHRIVER