Tips for Buying:
Determine a comfortable budget that will allow you to have the quality of life you want, and work with those numbers to determine the price range for your new home.
Have a reliable source perform a thorough home inspection - a quaint historical house may need many expensive repairs, so it's important to understand all aspects of the home you're interested in before buying.
Consider the re-sale value. In today's society, jobs often shift and a move is suddenly necessary. Find out what may restrict you from re-selling the house in the future.