Plano · First-Time Buyers
A first home in Plano, close to Dallas
Every step explained before you get to it, from pre-approval to closing day.
First-time home buyers in Plano
First-time home buyers in Plano are usually buying location: a short drive to Dallas and plenty to do close by. The homes are mostly from the 1970s and 1980s, so the question is what's been updated and what you'll need to budget for.
What I'll walk you through
Your budget, including a cushion for updates on an older home. The Buyers Representation Document and disclosures. Earnest money (typically about 1%) and the option fee (usually around $150 to $200). An inspection early in the option period, with repairs negotiated for you. See first-time buyers.
Next step
Ask me anything or call (469) 693-3839. More on Plano neighborhoods, or go back home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I budget for updates in Plano?
Yes. Most homes are from the 1970s and 1980s.
Do Plano homes have garages?
Most have rear-entry alley garages.
Where can I find newer first homes?
Princeton and Melissa, with a longer drive.
Plano
What first-time buyers looks like in Plano
Mostly 1970s and 1980s homes with alley garages, a historic downtown, and the shortest drive to Dallas.
- The homes
- Mostly built in the 1970s and 1980s. Most have rear-entry alley driveways rather than front-entry garages.
- Getting around
- Closer to Dallas, with US 75 and the Dallas North Tollway for commuting.
- Nearby
- Lots of restaurants and entertainment, and an older historic downtown that draws people in for dining.
- The trade-off
- Buyers usually give up a modern floor plan to live closer in.
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