The Basics About Buying
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| Defining the features you want in your new home. |
Starting the process of getting organized. Things you should know about pre-qualifying or getting pre-approved. Lafayette real estate market trends of popular neighborhoods or luxury homes and how to save time. > click here  |
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| How much can you qualify for? |
| Make an estimate of how much you can qualify for. Then get pre-qualified or even better - pre approved to buy your new Lafayette home. Put buying power in your hands. > click here |
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| Shopping for real estate online- your new home. |
| Deciding what neighborhood you would like to live in, price ranges in those neighborhoods and how to get started shopping online for Lafayette Real Estate.or luxury homes. How to make an appointment to see a home. > click here |
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| Making your offer. |
| How to handle a difficult decision. Get Lafayette real estate information to make good decisions. Negotiating can be tough because both parties have different goals. About Home Protection Plans. > click here |
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| Inspections and Insurance for your new home. |
| Your offer is accepted, now what? How to interpret inspections. What about roofs, electrical systems and termite inspections? What are your obligations under your contract in Louisiana? The right kind of home owners insurance for your new home. > click here |
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| The final closing of your new home |
| Things to do list. It's time to close the sale. Your final walk through inspection. What about electricity and other utilities? What about alarm systems? > click here |
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| Buying your first home? |
| Are you buying your first home in the Lafayette market place? Is home ownership right for you? Why keep a home for more than two years? Advantages of home ownership. > click here |
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| Advantages of buying while selling your existing home. |
| Do you have to wait to sell your existing home before you buy your new one? Advantage of buying before your sell. How to save time and money. > click here |