Thinking about buying a home?

These are 10 common mistakes to avoid:

1. Shopping for a house before a securing a mortgage

2. Taking out a car loan or maxing out credit cards while buying a home

3. Underestimating the cost of home ownership (ie: repairs)

4. Trying to find a home without representation

5. Not paying attention to the location relative to amenities/schools

6. Going over your budget

7. Not getting a home inspection

8. Not getting flood insurance

9. Making an emotional decision 

10. Buying a property out of desperation- learn your cognitive biases!