Congratulations! You’re ready to make the move. As a home buyer, this is an exciting time in your life. However, it can also be a bit nervewracking. Finding your dream home in Torrance, California could be intimidating. Don’t let that ruin your excitement. You are entering the busiest season to buy a house in Southern California. That means you have a lot of options, a lot of bargaining power, and a lot to get ready for. The last part? That’s the first step, and we’re here to help.


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Get Pre-Approved

Before you go about buying a house in Torrance, California, you need to know what you’re working with. Contact a bank or mortgage broker and let them go through your credit history. The sooner you do this, the better. That way you can address any issues or misinformation that may pop up in your credit report.   Once you are pre-approved, there is a number of things you will know that will aid you in buying a house in the South Bay. This newfound information includes how much you borrow, how much you can afford, and your credit score. After the pre-approval process, you will get a letter stating this information. Keep it for when you are ready to buy a house in Torrance.

 

 

 

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Figure Out Your Ceiling

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of house hunting. It becomes a case of the eyes being bigger than the stomach. Rather this time, it’s the ambitions are larger than the wallet.

 

Once you are pre-approved, take a serious look at your finances. Realize that you will be taking out a mortgage and paying interest. Then, look at the logistics. Are you moving across country? Do you need to get a new job? All of these variables need to be weighed before you can determine what your max is going to be.

 

After you set a max, don’t waver. Always shoot low and fight hard to not work your way up toward your that number. However, know that the max is your max. If you hit it, it’s okay because you determined that number at the beginning of the process.


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Start Browsing

Anyone who’s swam in the Pacific knows that sometimes you need to dip the toes in the water first. The same goes for when you are looking to buy a house in Long Beach.

 

The best way to get an idea of what you want in a house is to look at some. Start browsing our catalog and see if anything strikes you as must-have. Not only will this get your mind on track to figure out what you want in a house, but it also lets you know what the median price of those tastes is, too.

 

No matter what your tastes are, there’s no time like the present. Procrastinating will only have you missing out on the best Torrance has to offer. So, get browsing now!