So, you've decided to buy a house of your own in the sunny state of California? Congratulations. However, let's not get ahead of ourselves. The road to buying a new home is full of pitfalls and misleading paths that could lead you in the wrong direction - paying a lot of money for a house that is not worth the amount it was appraised at is just one of them. To help you along the way to purchasing the house of your dreams, here are some useful tips for California first time home buyers.