Buying a new home for the majority of people represents the biggest investment they have and will make. So it is understandable that you want to feel that you are getting the house of your dreams for the best price possible, in the nicest neighbourhood in town. But for this to become a reality you have to study the market, talk to the experts and get third-party evaluations.
Before you sign on the dotted line, get a professional assessor to give the property a thorough inspection to make sure that everything is structurally sound; check with the local city council to make sure that you can make additions onto the property; and consider your neighbourhood and what you are going to do with the house because you should always factor in the resale value.