TWO Making an offer on a home without being pre-qualifed by a lending institution.
THREE Not knowing the total cost involved to acquire real estate.
FOUR Limiting your search to ads, websites, and open houses.
FIVE Looking for the "one and only" perfect house.
SIX Considering only short-term needs.
SEVEN Not properly researching a new neighborhood or location.
EIGHT Not performing a home inspection prior to settlement.
NINE Procuring inadequate homeowner's insurance to save costs.
TEN Waiving the opportunity to purchase a one-year home warranty plan at time of acquisition.