Whether it's your first time buying a home, or if you just sold your home after a long stay and are re-entering the home buying fray, there are many different things that you need to keep in mind now that the real estate market is changing. Not only are you buying a home for yourself and your family, but you are also buying a home for people who will buy it off of you, and you need to make it appeal to them as well for resale. With that in mind, here are some tips that can help you on your way to buying a home intelligently.

- Pick a neighborhood that makes people think that they're buying in to something great. Sure, you might save some money going into a lesser known, lesser cared for neighborhood, but will it appeal to other buyers in the future? It may be wiser to spend the extra money to move into a more well-known, well cared for community.

- Buy a home with more than two bedrooms. Even if you don't have a family or kids, buying a house that has room for a family or kids is a better bet come resale. Heck, fix one up and make it a rumpus room or an office in the meanwhile. But when it comes time for resale, a house with more bedrooms will always sell quicker than one with two or one.

- Unless you're buying newly constructed homes, buy a house that's on the lower end of the price range in a community and remodel or upgrade inside the home. This way, you'll be able to compete with other houses in the area and maximize your profits.

- Try to buy a newer house over an older one. A newer house will mean that you'll get less questions about the condition of the house than if it's an older one. This will save you some time and money later on during the resale.

- Look for houses in the better school districts in the area, even if you don't have kids. Once again, you're more likely than not reselling, and parents love being able to find houses that they can afford in great school districts for their kids.

- Don't hesitate to buy a home when you see it and like it. Waiting might seem like a good idea, but real estate has always appreciated in value over the years, so it'll be hard to lose money or profit. Waiting for the "perfect time" might actually wind up pricing you out of the market.