There are tons of different approaches to setting resolutions. A resolution can be a goal - an action or accomplishment you propose to achieve in the year to come. Or a resolution can be a declaration – a commitment you make, a stance you take.
If you’re hoping or planning to buy a home in 2014, there are some action-type resolutions you’ll need to make, whether you call them that or not: getting your credit and money matters in order, linking up with the right real estate and mortgage pros - that sort of thing.
But I propose that there are some declaration-style resolutions you should make as well, to make the very most out of your home buying experience. Here are the top four:
1. Resolve to do your own reading, ‘r’ticulating and ‘rithmetic. If you plan to close escrow on your home in 2014, you’ll have plenty of documents to sign in the year to come. I encourage you to get out in front of all these commitments you make to others with 3 critical commitments to yourself: