Hello World! Welcome Friends! Hunting for your forever home is one of the most exciting adventures you will have in your life. It’s a place that will be yours to build a life and potentially a family, and because of that, it needs to perfectly fit all of your current and future needs. That sounds pretty daunting, doesn’t it? Choosing the right house can feel stressful and overwhelming when you want to get it just right and there are just so many elements to consider. Whether you’re planning on buying your perfect home as it is or shopping for a shell to remake and remold into your ideal space, there are some very important things to consider before you sign on the dotted line.
Location
Knowing your way around the area you plan to settle down in forever (or at least long-term) is pretty important. First of all, having a clear vision of the type of landscape you’re interested in will help narrow down your search and make things easier from the get-go. If you enjoy the hustle and bustle or want to be close to work, you might be interested in staying more city-center. If you’re interested in a more peaceful, family-oriented space, you might consider a home a little further out of town, or perhaps on a tranquil waterfront. In this case, you might want to check out the Halifax Waterfront listings for sale if you’re in the Nova Scotia area. There is the perfect home for every type of family and knowing what you want before you start looking will help make sure you don’t settle for less than what will be the perfect fit.
Another important part of the location of your home is to consider practical elements – is it close enough to a school, to the stores you frequent, to the family you visit regularly? Is it safe and do you like the parks and coffee shops nearby? Some of these may seem superficial, but they form part of everyday life and definitely need to be considered when choosing where to settle down.
Fixer-Uppers and Flaws
Finding the perfect home is going to be tricky. It’s unlikely (perhaps almost impossible) that you’ll stumble upon a place where you feel that there’s absolutely nothing you would want to change, and that’s normal! But taking note of the not-quite-rights when house hunting Is extremely important. If you’re planning on renovating, this will have a massive impact on your budget and if you’re not going to renovate, it will affect your quality of life. Before you start looking, make sure you have a clear idea of what flaws or shortcomings you’re willing to deal with, and what you and your family consider non-negotiables.
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to fix up your home, and choosing something that you know needs a little extra love poured into it, but it’s important to keep your budget in mind so that you don’t end up with more problems than you can reasonably afford to fix (or have the time to fix).
Size Does Matter (and So Does the Space)
Considering the size of your family, as well as any future family members is a big thing to remember when you’re buying or even renting long-term. On top of that, spatial needs can vary from household to household, despite how many people are in your family. A family of four that’s out of the house at work and school all day will likely need less overall space than a family of four where certain members work from home or who often have house guests.
Think about how many bedrooms will be important in the long-term, whether or not an office space could be a requirement, and is a big yard a necessity for pets? Will you need a comfortable space to entertain guests often and are you the type of family that might prefer an open-plan kitchen and living area for social reasons? Is the closet and storage space sufficient? These are questions that can often fall out of our minds when confronted with what we might think is our dream home, but it’s important to remember all the practicalities before making a decision.
Think On It
Although it may feel incredibly tempting to make an offer and sign the documents as soon as you think you’ve found the perfect spot, it’s not always a great idea to be too hasty. Unless you’re on a time crunch for whatever reason, taking the time to shop around and exhaust all your options first is going to be your best bet, especially if you’re keeping in mind the flaws that were mentioned earlier. There’s a fine line between losing out on the perfect home and rushing in too quickly and having regrets.
Always view the house more than once, survey the area (after dark too), and consider the pros and cons of each place before deciding on a solid yes or no. Being sure of what you want, communicating with your household and the estate agent, and checking in with your budget every so often are key steps when you’re serious and you think you’ve found the one.
Money, Money, Money
It’s been mentioned before that keeping your budget in check is important. On top of that, making sure that your finances are in order ahead of time is beyond crucial when you’re buying property.
Check out your credit score a good bit of time before you plan to apply for a home loan, so that you’re not hit with any surprises, and don’t forget that you’re not bound to your own financial institution when it comes to taking out a loan. Much like the house itself, shop around for the best rates and be sure of what exactly you’ll be paying month-to-month.
This skims only the surface of the many factors to keep in mind when shopping for your dream home, but your estate agent is there to help you, which is why choosing one that you trust is key.
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