First Time Homebuyer

First Time Homebuyer


Purchasing your first new home is an exciting time! The process can be overwhelming at times, so here are a few tips to make the new home buying experience as smooth as possible.

Step One


Educate yourself as much as possible. We regularly post great information on our Blog and also provide our useful Homebuyer’s Toolkit for your convenience.

Step Two


Pre-qualify for a loan.
Use our mortgage calculator to get an idea of how big of a home your family is able to afford, then visit or call a bank to get pre-approved for a loan. Faber Builders
 recommends working alongside one of our preferred lenders that meets your specific needs.

Step Three


Create your dream home wish list.
Once you know the budget, create a wish list for your home. Some requirements you might consider are:

• Location (for tax purposes, school districts, and proximity to places of employment, shopping, recreation, etc.) 
• Lot acreage 
• Number of bedrooms and bathrooms
• Square footage 
• Entertainment space 
• Storage requirements 
• Home efficiencies 
• Neighborhood amenities

Step Four


Plan a visit.
Once you decide on a location, be sure to visit the area on different days of the week and at different times of the day to get a feel for the neighborhood, traffic, local stores, to ensure it will fit with your lifestyle.

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