Outdoor, Small Pools, Tubs, Shower, Shrubs, Concrete Patio, Porch, Deck, Desert, and Side Yard 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."  Search “week review 7 great reads you may have missed 9” from 10 Critical Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Home

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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."