You've been saving up a lot of money and now you're ready to make that bold move of finally buying your own house. With the increase in home equity in the US this 2017, it seems to be the right time to invest in buying one.But are you really ready to do it? Well, that's always the case for most soon-to-be homeowners because you can't really take away the fear of making a mistake.

Now, the question is, how do you exactly choose a home if you're a first-time buyer? It's not that complicated actually and here's a buyer's guide that would somehow help you decide on what to do.

First of all, you need to check your finances. Yes, you have saved up for this but try to recheck your current status or try to think about the future. Buying a house needs a lot of investment and the spending doesn't stop after you paid for the house. You've got to pay for insurance, bills, repairs, and much more.

Second, as funny as it may sound, buyer's should always trust their intuition. Trust your instincts because they always work. One way of knowing if a house is a right for you is when you start to mentally move in. For example, upon entering a house, some buyers would start to talk about plans where they'd place their TV, refrigerator and other furniture.

Third, always base your home-buying decisions on your current lifestyle. Yes, a house with stunning mountain views and a vast garden can tempting but does it fit your lifestyle? If your job requires you to always travel out of town then it's probably not practical to buy such a house.

Lastly, when you think that you've finally come to a decision, give it one more day and sleep on it first. It will help you clear your thoughts if you've indeed made the right choice.