{"id":2418,"date":"2017-03-23T19:27:09","date_gmt":"2017-03-23T19:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/is-this-home-a-good-deal\/"},"modified":"2017-03-23T19:27:09","modified_gmt":"2017-03-23T19:27:09","slug":"is-this-home-a-good-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/is-this-home-a-good-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Is This Home A Good Deal?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There’s no perfect home, but some homes are more ideal for your household than others. When you look for your next home, carefully consider these four criteria – price, features, location and condition. The closer you get to meeting all four criteria, the better your chances are of making a good buy.<\/p>\n

Price<\/b><\/p>\n

In any market, price has to come first. To determine what you can comfortably afford, talk to your real estate<\/a> professional. He or she can recommend a lender who will prequalify you for a purchase loan<\/a>. When you know how much you can spend, it will be easier to shop for homes within your price range. With luck, one will stand out.<\/p>\n

Features<\/b>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

The size of your household and your activities determine the features you want in your next home. The number of bedrooms, baths and living areas are a matter of comfort and convenience. You may want an extra bedroom for guests or a second master suite for parents.<\/p>\n

If you work a lot at home, you’ll want a private home office<\/a> or a computer nook. You may want a playroom for the kids, a separate laundry area, and fenced yard and covered patio for entertaining. An eat-in kitchen may be more important to you than a formal dining room. You may want an outdoor kitchen or at least an entertainment area.<\/p>\n

Think about your daily life from morning to bedtime, and how your next home can make these activities more pleasant. This should be your “must-have” list, and will help you look at homes more objectively.<\/p>\n

Location<\/b><\/p>\n

Some areas will always be more expensive to live in than others. Neighborhoods that are well-kept tend to maintain higher home values. Homes that are close to jobs, schools and shopping centers tend to sell for more money than homes without as much infrastructure.<\/p>\n

What is the best home you can find in the area where you want to live? If these homes are out of your range, you can compromise — buy a smaller home or a home that needs lots of work in the best neighborhood you can afford.<\/p>\n

Condition<\/b><\/p>\n

Condition refers to the state of repair. Does the home have curb appeal? Is it updated and well-maintained, or does it need extensive and expensive remodeling? Carefully consider any deferred maintenance, such as a roof that may need to be replaced in only a few years. Consider the design and functionality — is the kitchen too small and would you be able to afford to remodel it? Look closely at repairs, cleanliness and traffic flow.<\/p>\n

The one advantage of buying a home that needs updates and repairs is that these homes cost less than updated homes in the same neighborhood.<\/p>\n

Be prepared to compromise. Don’t frustrate yourself or your family looking for perfection. Sometimes the home of your dreams doesn’t have every feature on your checklist, or it may be a little further away than your favorite neighborhood, but you’ll be happy if it has most of criteria you want at the price you can afford.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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