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At this point you will have a good idea of what you
can afford and what type of neighborhood you will want to live in.
Taking that information into consideration you are ready to embark on
your actual home search. If you don't know much about the city that you
are moving to you will most likely want to start your search by finding
neighborhoods that meet your criteria and then narrowing your search to
particular homes in the area.
There are a few ways to go about this. Possibly the
most efficient way to find homes is to allow your real estate agent to
keep you up-to-date on available properties that may meet your
criteria, then and allow your agent to screen these properties for you.
When your agent presents you with a property that interests you, he or
she can arrange for you to tour the property when it is convenient for
you.
You can also access local publications highlighting
available real estate in the area, contact local Neighborhood
Associations, visit the local Chamber of Commerce, look on the
Internet, and even drive through neighborhoods that you feel would meet
your needs. Driving around a particular area looking for a home that is
for sale is good because you can actually see the house, but it can be
very time consuming and very "hit or miss."
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