Searching for the perfect home can be a stressful process. So many things need to align for it to be successful- it needs to be the right time, you need to be in a good financial situation, and then there are all the home showings to schedule! But what happens when you add one more thing to the mix, specifically a dog? Looking for a home just for people is one thing but looking for a home suitable for pets is different. Dogs have their own needs, and you must ensure your new home can fulfill them.
If you are a first-time home buyer and don’t have any prior experience with this, it can be a little confusing. So, we created a short dog owner’s guide to house hunting to give you a better idea of what to do.
A lot of practical yet stressful work needs to be done when
buying a home- such as paperwork, dealing with banks, getting a mortgage approval, etc. As a result,
it is easy to forget that home buying is also a significant emotional labor.
There can be fear and doubt, which is expected because buying is a significant
financial decision. It is also exciting and symbolic of a new beginning in
someone’s life. This is especially true for people who are buying their first
home.
Don’t let nerves stop you from fulfilling your goal of
buying your dream home! Read on for soothing tips for anxious first-time home
buyers.
Having a big and beautiful property
is a dream that many people have. However, few people stop to consider the
upkeep required for that dream to become a reality. Smaller properties or homes
with a simplified design can be just as gorgeous!
There are many benefits to living in a low-maintenance home, including spending less time and money on the property. Whether you are looking to invest in a house or a condo, consider these eight tips for designing a low-maintenance home.
For new
house hunters, the home-buying process can be overwhelming and difficult to
navigate. Finding the right house depends on your budget, needs, wants, and
life phase. The following tips from Realty Executives can help
you determine if your next move should be into a starter home or something more
permanent.
When trying to find the perfect living place for you and your family,
asking an expert can be helpful. However, you must consider other factors to ensure you’ve found the right home for your lifestyle. Whether you are looking
for your first home, considering making a move, or planning to stay in place
and remodel, here are a few indicators to let you know you have found “the
one.”
If you have lived in your home for some time or are in search of a new home, you might be out of the loop on the latest features a home can include. From the newest technology to bonus rooms, we will cover a few must-have features to help you maximize convenience and increase your home value.
When viewing potential new homes, it is easy
to focus on floor plans and closet space, but what about the garage door? After
all, your new home’s garage door will determine more than just curb appeal. It
can also shape the energy efficiency of your home and become a costly burden if
it’s not in good shape. That is why you need to consider these four factors
when checking out that garage door along with the rest of your potential new
home.
Buying a home is no simple feat, and it
seems that no one prepares you for the waterfalls of emotion afterward. After
making such a big, life-altering decision, buyer’s remorse can sneak up on any homeowner.
The stress of unpacking, new maintenance responsibilities and renovation needs
can turn an exciting time into a tumultuous one.
However, the key is to fight back against
these negative emotions and remind yourself just why you loved this house so
much in the first place. Here are some tactics you can use — before and after
moving into a new home — to combat buyer’s remorse.
The process of buying a home requires many steps. One of the final ones is paying the closing costs on your new house. Here is everything you need to know about these expenses.
What Are Closing Costs?
Closing costs are the fees
you owe at the end of a real estate transaction. Your lender will provide you
with an estimate after receiving your mortgage application. In the U.S, the
average closing cost is $6,087 with taxes. Yet, the price will vary based on several
factors, such as your home’s purchase price and the type of loan.
As Realty Executives’ Jeff Ross and Renee Gaun were driving
clients around their well-loved city of Flagstaff, Arizona, they were asked a
common question:
Why don’t buyers’ agents show every property displaying a yard
sign?
It’s a legitimate question from many prospective buyers, and an
often-unrecognized service provided by the realtor. Read on to learn why a realtor
may skip some homes, and how working with an Executive simplifies your home
search.
