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Many people dream of upping sticks and moving to a beachfront property in Florida. Living by the ocean with the golden sands just footsteps away is very appealing and with the house prices dropping, very attainable.

Whether you are looking for somewhere to live permanently, or a smaller home to use for vacations, the choice of properties on the market is vast at the moment so you will find one to suit both you and your budget.

One problem is that you may well end up for spoilt for choice, the selection is so vast. Trawling through list after list of properties can be a daunting task; but only if you let it.

These are tips I’ve picked up over the years to make house hunting much quicker and less stressful, for your estate agent as well as you!

The first thing you need to do is decide, realistically, how many people will be using the home and how big you need it to be. If there is just you and your partner with maybe a couple of occasional guests, there is no point in buying and enormous condo. A 2 bedroomed villa would be much more suitable.

Now that you have decided on the type of house you are looking for, where do you want it to be? Being right in the hub of busy and bustling Miami may be your dream location, or you may want to be within close proximity of the city but live in one of the quieter suburban communities on the outskirts. Do you want to be right on the beach, or will a sea view suffice?

Last, but certainly not least, is deciding on a budget and sticking to it. You should be able to get a mortgage no problem if you have a good credit rating, but make sure the repayments are easily affordable. You don’t want that dream home to end up a millstone around your neck!

If you can answer these three questions before going to visit your estate agent, he will be very appreciative and will go all out to help you find your home. This greatly reduces the amount of homes that you will have to look at; thus reducing the time in which you will find your dream home in Miami.

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