first time home buyers
5 Things First-Time Buyers Always Forget to Ask
March 15, 2026
Questions That Matter
Every first-time buyer is focused on price and location — but the questions that save you money and headaches are often the ones nobody thinks to ask.
1. What's the HOA history?
HOA fees can increase. Ask for the last three years of meeting minutes.
2. Why are the sellers leaving?
This isn't always answerable, but it's worth asking. Patterns can tell you things a disclosure won't.
3. What are the utility costs?
Request the last 12 months of utility bills. Tucson summers are unforgiving.
4. Has there been any unpermitted work?
In Arizona, unpermitted additions can become your problem the moment you sign.
5. What does the neighborhood feel like at night?
Drive by after dark. It costs nothing and tells you everything.
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