{"id":6969,"date":"2017-11-07T21:11:37","date_gmt":"2017-11-07T21:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/solutions-to-saving-money-on-your-next-move\/"},"modified":"2017-11-07T21:11:37","modified_gmt":"2017-11-07T21:11:37","slug":"solutions-to-saving-money-on-your-next-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/solutions-to-saving-money-on-your-next-move\/","title":{"rendered":"Solutions To Saving Money On Your Next Move"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Buying a house<\/a> and moving in is gonna cost you. There’s no way around it. Right? Well, actually, there may just be a way to make it not quite so painful. A willingness to negotiate and put in a little work plus a little inside info on special deals you can take advantage of can help you cut some costs. Here are eight ways to save money on your move and move in.<\/p>\n

1. Don’t take it all with you<\/b>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Furniture<\/a> you’re no longer in love with or appliances like washers and dryers or the fridge you have in the garage can be a pain to move. You can potentially save money (and time and hassle) by including them in your home sale<\/a>. First-time buyers or someone moving from out of state may appreciate your old stuff far more than you, and you don’t have to pay to haul it to your next place.<\/p>\n

2. Leave the flat screen<\/b><\/p>\n

If you have a mounted flat screen TV that’s at least a few years old, consider leaving it behind too. The cost of taking it down and repairing the wall behind it plus the care involved in moving it might not be worth it. Flat-screen technology is always improving while costs are coming down, so it’s a good excuse to buy something bigger and better without spending a lot.<\/p>\n

3. Negotiate everything<\/b><\/p>\n

If you’ve been looking for a house or have bought one before, you’re probably already aware of closing costs. But you might not be aware of how much you can negotiate with your lender.<\/p>\n

“Shop around before choosing a mortgage<\/a> lender, but don’t stop there,” said Bankrate. When you receive your good faith estimate of closing costs, or GFE, the negotiation hasn’t ended.” This itemized list of estimated closing costs includes lender’s fees as well as items such as appraisal charges and title insurance<\/a> premiums.<\/p>\n

“The lender or broker charges some fees, and third parties charge others. The first step is to find out which are loan<\/a> origination fees and which are third-party fees. Don’t guess. Ask the lender or broker.”<\/p>\n

Bankrate advises that while “some items are non-negotiable: taxes, city and county stamps, recording fees, prorated interest and reserves,” negotiating on others that can “be waived or reduced” can save you money.”<\/p>\n

4. Barter for services<\/b><\/p>\n

Need a handyman and have appliances or furniture you’re getting rid of? You just might be able to make a deal. Ask around for referrals and then introduce a barter system into the equation during your first conversation. You might be surprised what you can get for what you’ve already got.<\/p>\n

5. Move Smart<\/b><\/p>\n

Once you’re out of college, or maybe out of your first post-college apartment, thinking about renting a U-Haul and moving yourself (or with a few good friends) seems less than desirable. But if you’re willing to sweat a little (ok, a lot) you can save a bundle. Just remember two important things to entice and thank your friends: Pizza. And beer.<\/p>\n

If you don’t want to do the whole thing on your own, think of ways you can save by doing a hybrid move:<\/p>\n