Rather than move out of their condos and into single-family homes when they need more space, many homeowners are opting to purchase the adjacent condo with plans to combine the space into one home. Before you start picking out flooring, however, here are two things you need to do first.
Check with the Condo Association
You may have big plans for a supersized condo, but you have to run the idea by your condo association first.
- Renting a house is not quite as big a commitment to property as buying a home, but you want to make sure the house you rent checks all the boxes you need to make your life easier and more manageable. As you search around for the right house to rent, here are some tips to help you narrow down your search to just the right one. Consider the Location The location of a rental house is an important feature to consider, as it will make a big difference in the amount of commuting and driving you will need to do.
- If you are looking to become a homeowner, you may not mind the idea of getting a home that requires a decent amount of upkeep on the inside. Since you will likely spend quite a few hours on the inside, you may find it easy to figure out when to invest in maintenance or repairs. When you are more interested in buying a home with minimal outside upkeep, you need to know what features are worth paying attention to the most before putting in any offers.
- As someone looking to sell your home, it's important you have a clear understanding and realistic expectation about showing appointments for potential buyers. Since most people have a lot of misconceptions about this process, listed below are three things every real estate agent wishes their sellers know about home showings: 1. Don't Place Restrictions on Showing Days or Times Especially in a buyer's market, people have more homes to tour than they have available time to go see them.
- There are few experiences that can compare to the excitement and optimism that comes with buying your first home. Unfortunately, misinformation will often plague first-time buyers. Myth: Real Estate Agents Are An Unnecessary Expense There are homebuyers that might want to assume that the costs of hiring a real estate agent are unnecessary. Yet, there are a vast number of services that these professionals can provide. From curating lists of potential homes, arranging tours, preparing paperwork and handling the negotiations, a real estate agent will be able to drastically reduce the work and confusion of the homebuying process.