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Buying a home is a huge investment, and there's no shortage of pitfalls that can trip you up along the way. From overspending on your dream home to failing to budget for closing costs, it's easy to let emotions get the best of you and make a costly mistake. Here are the five most common home-buying pitfalls and how you can avoid them. 

1. Not Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage

One of the biggest mistakes home buyers make is not getting pre-approved for a mortgage before shopping for homes. There's nothing worse than finding your dream home only to realize that you can't afford it because you haven't been pre-approved for a loan. To avoid this mistake, be sure to get pre-approved for a loan before starting your home search. This will give you…

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If you are purchasing a home for the first time, the role of “First Time Home Buyer” can come with a lot of questions. Do I need a real estate agent? Where can I find a real estate lawyer? How much does it actually cost? And, of course, how do I get a mortgage? 

Understandably, with all of these questions—and more!—swimming around in your mind, it can be easy to begin feeling overwhelmed. Luckily, that’s where a REALTOR® can help! We work in the realm of Saskatoon real estate each and every day, making us more than familiar with every question you can think of. Plus, we come with some other handy and even helpful information that can help you along the way—including the First Time Home Buyer Incentive.

What is the First Time Home Buyer…

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