Get loan application approved, so you know how much you have to spend
Go window shopping, looking at everything, everywhere for up to six weeks
Decide whether it matters to you if you live northside or southside, then zero in on a couple of likely areas you'd be happy to live in. Visit at night, on weekends
Decide if you want new, refurbished, or house needing major work
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Get to know a number of agents selling houses in the areas chosen, and ring them at least once a week or a fortnight.
Be decisive when you finally find something you really want, but don't be panicked
