Now that the fall season is upon us there are some great benefits to starting your search. You’ll be able to get a great deal on a house that has been sitting on the market through the hot summer since the sellers are going to be eager to sell. Since the school year has started, there are less buyers to compete with right now and you can be in your dream home by the holidays. But with all those reason you want to be careful that the house you fall for is the best fit for you.
- Don’t Go To Big – Just because you can afford to purchase a big house doesn’t mean that you should. There will be extra expenses such as gas and electric that you may not need or be ready for. Think of the money you don’t spend on the house that you can use towards new furniture or decorating.
- Look Past The Cosmetics – Appliances, wall color and even flooring can easily be changed. You need to look deeper into the house to make sure that floor plan and true “guts” of the house will work for you and your family. Evaluate how your life will fit into the house, such as being able to let the dog out and where the kids will put their backpacks when they come home from school. Many homes are affordable because they’re older and need work. Frequently you can turn a so-so home into a treasure.
- Think Year Long – With the holidays right around the corner, it’s easy to get caught up in planning cooking Thanksgiving dinner in a big kitchen and where your pumpkins will go. You’ll be living there year round, so you need to think about your spring and summer activities as well such as gardening. You also may not need such a big kitchen if Thanksgiving is the only time you cook. You need to make sure you have enough bathrooms and hot water to handle your morning rushes, but also if there’s enough space for your office or outlets for your electronics.
There are many pitfalls that people can face when buying a home. Be sure to get expert advice before you fall into one of them. For more tips and tricks or to get an expert on your side, call Helen today at 847.967.0022 or email [email protected].