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Buying a fixer-upper might be a dream for you at this point in your life, but it is always to have your feet firmly based in reality. Nothing is as easy as they make it out to be on television or on the internet. Homes are a complex endeavor that often like to hide issues and add money to the project at just a moment's notice. Did you tear out a shower and discover black mold? Or maybe you find that the hardwood floors beneath the carpet are more damaged than you first thought. These costs can all add up and wreak havoc on anyone’s budget. Here are a few things you might want to think about before making a leap to buying a fixer-upper. 

Once you purchase a home there are things that can add to the enjoyment of your new space. Here are some things homeowners often don't regret adding to or updating on their property once a sale is finalized:

When you are trying to qualify for a mortgage and you are self-employed there may be some hurdles that you may have to deal with that other buyers do not. It is not out of the realm of possibility to be able to get a mortgage that is a good fit for you and your family; you just have to be sure to have the documents to support what your financial status has been for the past few years.