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                    A home
                        may represent the largest single investment you will
                        make in your lifetime. It is one of life’s most
                        exciting experiences and one of the most challenging.
                        As a result, there are many things you need to know before
                        signing on the dotted line. Whether you're already a
                        homeowner or a first-time buyer, preparation is the key.
                        A detailed plan will help ensure you complete all the
                        necessary steps in the complex process of buying a home.
                        Plus, the more prepared you are at the outset, less time
                        will be spent on stress, panic and uncertainty, and more
                        on securing your piece of the American Dream of Homeownership. This
                        is your "wish list." Once your wish list is
                        complete, you and your agent should begin prioritizing
                        the items. Which are most important and which are less
                        necessary? Which features are absolutely essential to
                        you, which are nice "extras" and which are
                        completely undesirable? Some items most buyers consider
                        when making up your wish list: 
                      
                        
                          
                            Convenience
                                for all family members.
                        
                      
                        Crime
                            rate of neighborhood.
                        Types
                            of homes in neighborhood and property values.
                        Familial
                            needs like large floor plans, play room for children,
                            etc.
                        
                      
                        
                          Proximity
                              to schools, employment, hospitals, shops, public
                              transportation, cultural activities, highways,
                              airports, the Shore, parks, stadiums, attractions,
                              etc. 
                      With
                          this information readily available, your Hudson County
                          MLS Agent will recommend properties and neighborhoods
                          that meet your wish list criteria. 
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