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Planning Process
Purchasing a new home is an always exciting and sometimes overwhelming experience. A little bit of planning will help make the process much smoother and more enjoyable. A good place to start is establishing your wants and needs. How many bedrooms do you want? Do you want a house or a townhouse? Do you want Primary-on-the main living, or would you prefer a more private upstairs suite? How much exterior yard maintenance do you want? Where do you want to live?
After you determine some of your priorities for your future home, you should determine what kind of a monthly mortgage payment you are comfortable with. Using a monthly payment calculator can help you feel more comfortable and confident when you start looking for homes.
Purchasing a new home can help can be an exciting and overwhelming experience. A little bit of planning can help make the process much smoother and more enjoyable. A good place to start is establishing your wants and needs.
Planning saves money by:
- Giving you a clear idea of what you want & what you can afford
- Lets you easily compare the homes you actually like
- Limit your upgrade choices to ones that improve your life
Planning saves time by:
- Limiting the communities you explore
- Helping focus your search to homes you love
- Ensuring you don't spend time on upgrades you don't want
Where do You Want to Live ?
Before you start shopping for your new home, think about where you want to live, and what type of community will help you thrive. Look for a new home neighborhood that has a good commute time, amenities & a sense of community.
Think about if you'd rather live in a townhome or a single family home. Determine how many bedrooms you need and how you would best utilize those spaces & how big you would like your your home to be.
Before considering upgrades take time to think about what will truly improve your life & fit in your budget. What finishes will make this your "Happy Place"?
After you determine the main priorities for your future home, determine what you can afford and feel comfortable paying per month. Using a monthly payment calculator can help you feel more comfortable and confident when you start looking for homes. Check out the calculator link below from our Preferred lender Truist to help.