Buying a Home in 2015: 3 Resolutions to Make It Happen

s 2015 the year you get serious about your home search? These three resolutions can help you pull it off

Many home buyers enter and leave the real estate market several times before making a purchase. Priorities shift and — unlike a seller who signs an agreement and has a tangible product to sell — buyers aren't necessarily tied to any timeframe, unless it's self-imposed.
With the start of a new year, many on-and-off home shoppers resolve to intensify their search and finally purchase a home. Whether it's because of a better-understood tax benefit, the realization of a big bonus or simply a frustrating rental situation, many buyers re-enter the market and get serious. Here are some resolutions for buyers who want to make 2015 the year of their new home.
Enlist an ally
Many buyers spend time in the dreaming phase of home shopping — looking at listings online,researching the mortgage process, running numbers and following the local market. But serious and active buyers hook up with a strong local agent to make it happen.