Finding The Right Home
Finding the right home is not simply a function of affordability. Your lifestyle, family needs, and other factors will play a large part in your decision about the size and type of home, location, and physical condition of the home. If you enjoy repairing an remodeling and have the time for it, an older fixer-upper might be just the ticket. If you lead an active life away from home and have little time for yard work and maintenance you may want to consider a condo or townhouse.
With your agent selected, your analysis completed, and your loan pre-approved, you are ready to begin some serious house-hunting. Work with your agent to identify communities, neighborhoods and homes that fit your selection criteria. Then start looking. Here a few guidelines:
- Take your time. A home is, for many, a once-in-a-lifetime purchase. Don’t be rushed into something that doesn’t fit your needs. There are usually many homes in any given market at any given time that will work for you. Familiarize yourself with the options. Make careful comparisons.
- Buy with your head as well as your heart. Of course you are going to make an emotional decision when buying a home. That’s a given. But don’t let your emotions overrule your reason completely. Justify your emotional choice with a rational analysis of how this home meets your criteria. Look for problems, especially with a home you love. You may come up with some ammunition to negotiate a better price. It may also prevent you from making a drastic mistake.
- Take advantage of appropriate professionals as needed. Inspectors, attorneys, etc. do cost money. But they can save you a bundle What type of home or property is right for me? This is primarily a question of lifestyle and personal taste. The following table shows a variety of different home styles. You’ll need to consider variables such as, how much time you spend at home, health considerations, budget and aesthetics.
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