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Buying a house has never been something you can do without paying attention: purchasing a house is fairly easy, being sure to do everything how you should be doing it is a bit harder.
We all are hesitant when spending money, specially when we're spending hundreds of thousands of dollars that most times we don't even have.
The idea of having to pay a mortgage for years is scary: endorsing such responsibilities you want to make sure that the house you're buying is worth every penny you'll have to pay.

- Get yourself an idea of what you want to purchase. How would you like your house to be? You know what kind of home you can afford, get yourself a neat idea of what features the house should have. This will help you determine which is the best neighborhood to research.
- Learn about the whole process of purchasing a house. Ask questions, read guides etc. Make sure you're prepared for every step of the home buying process.
- Contact a real estate agent to understand how much you can afford, to get you pre-approved for your mortgage or assist you in any financial matter related to the purchase of your home.
- Visit as many houses as you can. Browse listings online. Get notified of new homes for sale via email. Make sure you don't miss the house of your dreams: be patient, you'll find the home you want but it could take time.

You should check the condition of several parts of the house:
- The Roof: repairing a damaged roof can be very expensive. Water flowing through the roof can damage goods inside the house and the house itself. Look for spots on the walls and on the ceiling.
- Heating and Cooling: A heating system that needs repair can cost you a lot. The furnace might need to be replaced, and if it's a gas furnace it can also be very dangerous. Check the air conditioning system as well if the house has one. This would probably be cheaper to fix, anyway make sure it's working when you buy the house.
- Foundation: Foundation repairs are one of the most expensive ones you might ever need. When buying a house make sure there's no sign that foundation work might be needed. Check the basement, check the exterior walls near the ground.