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6. "Am I the 'fixer-upper' type?"

"The truth is that an additional $100,000 on your purchase price is only about $300 more in payments,” she says. “If you work long hours and don't have a handy bone in your body, you might be better off buying a more fixed-up home.”

7. "Who are all of the decision makers, and can they actually see the home?"

"There are times when parents may be helping out children with their down payment," she says. “It's always better to have the parents in on the process as early as possible."

A sunken conversation pit surrounding a fire pit sits adjacent to the pool in this semi-outdoor space at a home in Atlantic Beach, Florida.

Outside, a triangular saltwater pool overlooks breathtaking views.

In this view, one can see how the curved addition makes space for an outdoor seating area with a fire pit, and eventually meets the clapboard form of the original house.