Any tips for first home buyer?

Make sure the electrical work and geysers are in good working order. Be aware of anything that requires a lot of maintenance and make sure you are able to afford it.

visit the neighbourhood at night and weekends to see what its like.As can be very different.

I bought a house without an agent. The seller didn't have one either.

Shopped around for a mortgage and let everyone know I was. They'll compete for your business.

This is the second house I've purchased. The first one, was a catastrophe and I had a representative, so I thought I'd go it alone this time. End result? When it was all said and done, at closing, I had $41k in equity. I'm not sure I could ever do that again. It was just the perfect setup.

Neighborhood matter the most but don't forget to notice any seepage issues along the drainage pipes.

Get a survey on the house. Don't choose something just cuz it looks pretty

Take out mortgage and personal insurance

Get an inspection before signing the dotted line.

lock in a good rate and dont over extend. Buy the worst house in the best street

Don't settle for good enough

just remember you're buying into a neighborhood...always take that into account..that will important when you're ready to sell..

Check with bank if they have any foreclosure homes. They tend to be slightly cheaper.

Yes....Buy a murder house