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If you’re not completely comfortable with the idea of buying a home, don’t worry! It’s completely normal to feel a little nervous about making one of the biggest purchases of your life. But rest assured – it will also be one of the best. If you’re nervous about home buying, use these tips to warm up your cold feet.

• Do your homework. A lot of the time, people feel nervous about home buying, but they don’t really know much about the things making them feel unsure. Don’t run from mortgage information just because mortgage sounds like a scary word! Instead, start doing research and you’ll quickly find the home buying process isn’t as stressful as people often think.
• Find a friend. Get to know a real estate agent or mortgage lender. Having someone who can give you real advice for your actual situation can help you avoid pitfalls. That help should give you peace of mind!
• Run the numbers. Are you nervous about how much money you’ll be paying for your home over the decades? There are a couple ways to eliminate that feeling. First, compare multiple mortgage rates and shop around for down payment assistance. You may find that buying a home is more affordable than you thought! Then, crunch the numbers on how much you’d pay for rent in the next 15 years. That’s money you won’t get back! If you put it into a 15-year mortgage, though, you’ll be building equity you can cash out when you sell.

Talking to someone who knows about the home buying process can help you feel confident. For dedicated service during every step of your home hunting journey, contact Jenn Blake Real Estate Group at Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty in San Diego, California at 858-663-6788.