Buyers Resources Shopping For Your Next Home There are many factors to consider when buying a home, some critical and others less critical. Home buyers should take time to organize their search, and with the help of an experienced real estate agent the search will be much smoother. Over 15 years of North Okanagan real estate experience has given Robb Brown the knowledge necessary to assist home and property buyers successfully. Fill in the Homefinder Search Request form to access this no obligation service. You'll want to consider these points when doing your research: Knowing how much you can realistically spend on a home will save you time and stress. Try this Mortgage Calculator to estimate your payments. Subtle differences in your mortgage structure can save you thousands of dollars. With the rising costs of utilities, can you afford the utility bills that the current owner is paying? Think of the next couple years, and whether you'll need extra room for children, or aging parents. Are you satisfied with the home's state of repair? Costly items such as a new roof, or basement flooding can be a financial burden. Visiting a property at various times of the day and night will let you know more about the neighbourhood, the people who live there, and how much noise and traffic there is. Every property is different so keep notes to remind you about unique details. Robb Brown is dedicated to helping North Okanagan property buyers. Call Robb direct at 250-260-0358.