Ready to leave renting behind and relocate? Feeling confused about what to do next? You probably have a lot of questions about buying a home, which is perfectly normal—after all, buying a home isn’t like making an ordinary purchase. Here is a basic guide for finding and purchasing the home you’re dreaming about.     Do Your Research   First, you need to figure out what kind of house you’re really looking for. Bob Vila says to begin by identifying what   features   are important to you, and are you willing to add them if you find something with good bones? For instance, how much space will you and your family need? Do you want a backyard? Is having a large kitchen important to you, or do you have other priorities?     You’ll also want to carefully consider what kind of   neighborhood   you want to live in—according to some statistics, you’ll probably be there for   several years .     Determine Affordability   Once you have a good idea of what features are must-haves in your new home an

From negligent driving to property crimes, even some of the safest neighborhoods around are prone to dangerous activity. And while you can protect yourself from harm by locking your windows and doors, looking both ways before crossing the street, and remaining aware of your surroundings, there are some other steps you can take to make your residential community a safer place to live. These tips from the real estate experts at   2FindYourHome   will help you do it! Get to Know Local Law Enforcement   While many of us don’t wish to interact with our local law enforcement officials unless we need immediate assistance or wish to report a crime, forming positive relationships with the police officers in our communities can help protect our families and keep our loved ones out of harm’s way. And one way to go about doing this includes launching a neighborhood watch program. Several   benefits of neighborhood watch   groups include the following:   ●   Positive partnerships with local law enf