Here is week 38 in our series of home buying tips: Ensure Storage Spaces Are Easily Accessible. If you’re close to retiring, make sure you don’t have to bend, stretch, or climb ladders to reach storage spaces. A fixed-attic staircase is better than the flimsier pull-down stairs, to make attic storage...
Here is week 37 in our series of home buying tips: Decide How Much Maintenance You Want To Do. Some newer communities have a homeowners association that requires maintenance of the exterior, as well as provides lawn maintenance and snow removal. If the home you want is not in an association...
Here is week 36 in our series of home buying tips: Plan For Who May End Up Sharing Your Home. Multigenerational living is becoming more common. If you expect an adult child or parent to join you, consider spaces that would work for them. A guest suite over the garage will...
Here is week 35 in our series of home buying tips: Consider Geology. A breathtaking view can be a huge selling point of a home. Who wouldn’t want a clifftop view overlooking Lake Michigan? But that same vantage point can also pose serious issues for you in years to come. Hillsides...
Here is week 34 in our series of home buying tips: Zoning. Zoning isn’t just a potential problem for commercial real estate. Imagine this – a property that is two separate parcels is being sold together, and they are each zoned differently. The lot the home sits on is zoned residential,...
Here is week 33 in our series of home buying tips: Red Tape. If you’re considering purchasing a historic home, one located in a historic district, or one with a strict homeowners’ association (HOA), it could mean that any changes you want to make to the exterior — and sometimes...
Here is week 32 in our series of home buying tips: Repair Costs. If you’re looking to buy a unique home, one of the most overlooked challenges of owning a unique home is its maintenance. Is your dream house a large-scale version of the Nautilus from the 20,000 Leagues Under the...
Here is week 31 in our series of home buying tips: Know What You Can Afford. Buy a house priced no more than 2.5 times your annual salary. This is a realistic guideline to ensure that you are not overextending yourself on your mortgage. Our team's job is consult, negotiate, and oversee...
Here is week 30 in our series of home buying tips: Add Up Ongoing Costs. It’s important to consider the ongoing costs that come with having smart home equipment before buying a house. If your system includes security monitoring, for instance, you may have to pay a monthly fee. It’s...
Here is week 29 in our series of home buying tips: Check the Warranty Coverage, If your new home's seller spent big bucks on a home automation system, it’s important to make sure it can be fixed if something goes wrong. It’s a good idea to find out whether the system...
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