Tips for First Time Homebuyers

Tips for First Time Homebuyers

The thought of buying your first home might be a bit overwhelming. But this process doesn’t have to be stressful! It can be every bit as fun and exciting as you hope it will be. However, there are some key things to keep in mind when going through the home-buying journey. Opportunities for mistakes will be prevalent, but you can protect your transactions from potential issues by educating yourself and learning from the experiences of others. We’ve compiled some tips to help you buy the house you’ve always wanted with as little anxiety as possible.

Don’t Forget the Neighborhood

The best house in the world won’t make you content if it’s not in the right location. Always research the neighborhood when looking at a home to be sure it offers all the amenities you desire. Do you require public transportation? Would you like to shop and dine close to home? Is there a gym or park nearby? Keeping your lifestyle in mind, assess the area honestly to make sure you would be happy living there.

How Does This Home Fit Into Your Goals?

Don’t buy a house just to own one! This mentality can cause you to land in a regretful situation. Make sure the home you choose suits your long and short-term goals. Think about your life plans. Will you need to stay in the house for only a couple of years, or are you looking to raise a family there? Are you moving to be closer to relatives or to a job? No two houses are created equal, and by sitting down and truly analyzing your goals you will be able to purchase a house that will help you accomplish them.

Buying a Home is More than Just a Mortgage Payment

Many people assume that as long as they can afford a mortgage payment, they can afford a house. Right? Wrong. Very, very wrong.

Home ownership is more than just a mortgage payment. There are a huge number of expenses that first-time buyers may not take into consideration. Things like homeowners insurance, property taxes, utilities, maintenance, and repairs are all vying for your wallet. Be sure to include these factors when calculating how much house you can comfortably afford. (link here to How Much House Can I Afford blog post)

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3 Comments
  • Luke Smith
    Posted at 12:09h, 05 January

    Thank you so much for your thoughtful advice that the best home in the world won’t make you content if it’s not in the right location. Researching the location to see what sorts of people live there, education options for children, etc. would all make a big difference in how desirable a home is. I would imagine that working with a competent real estate agent would be a good way to ensure that you take all relevant factors into consideration.

  • jresquival
    Posted at 20:48h, 30 March

    That’s a good point that a home has lots of expenses. Things like repair and insurance need to be taken into account, too. Some costs can be taken into account over time; it can be valuable to spend some money on repair knowing you’ll have a lower mortgage.

  • Kyle Winters
    Posted at 20:48h, 31 March

    The article makes a great point about taking the neighborhood into consideration as well. After all, once you buy a house, you won’t be surrounded by empty ones. You want to make sure that you can get along with your neighbors and enjoy the rest of the neighborhood too.

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