When purchasing property, it is important to consider several factors: 1. Make sure buying a property is financially affordable for you in the long run and that it fits with your overall financial security plans. 2. Calculate all true costs of purchasing and moving, as costs are usually higher than initially thought. 3. Determine your borrowing limit before looking at properties to keep your search within budget. 4. Research the area by talking to locals and neighborhood groups to learn more about the community. 5. Ask many questions of sellers and pay attention to their responses to help identify any issues.