Kathryn Hardin

Prioritize what you really want before negotiating a final price for real estate. Make sure you know all of your issues, including whatever expectations you hold for each. The issues that are most important to you should be your top priority.

Even though you might appreciate the view, and you want to sell it later on, your buyer might not think so. Therefore, purchase the home because you love the view, just make sure you don't overpay for it.

There are many down payment assistance programs available, and you might want to see if you qualify for them.