What can you afford?  Before you start looking at homes, you need to have some idea of what you can afford. As a general guide, you can purchase a home with a value of two to three times your annual household income, depending on your savings and debts. However, you may be able to take advantage of special loan programs to purchase a home with a higher value.

Familiarize yourself with the area and figure out where you'd like to live.  We can provide you a FREE personalized relocation package with community information, school information, and more.

Make a list of your wants and needs.  Taking an aerial  look at exactly what you need and then comparing it to all of the extras you want will make the decision process go a lot more smoothly and will also keep you on track. 

Choose your community.  Browse through our Neighborhood Section for information on some of the area's best communities.  Please let us know if you'd like more information on these or other communities in the Charlotte Metro area.