Before you start scrolling Zillow tonight… read this. These are 6 mistakes I see homebuyers make all the time (and how to avoid them).

Just got engaged or married and wondering if buying a home is the next step? Before you start touring houses in Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, or Troy, there are a few things you need to think through. From location and equity to smart cosmetic updates and the five-year rule, here’s how to know if you’re truly ready to buy your first home in the Metro East.