Homes To Avoid If You're A First Time Home Buyer
Looking for a home can be stressful, and actually decided on a home and making an offer is a whole new level of anxiety. Is this the right home for you? What if you buy this one, and your dream home goes on the market next week? What if you end up hating it? There is a lot to consider, and there really isn't a one-size-fits-all formula when it comes to buying your first home. While there is no way to take the stress out of the process of buying a home, there are some things to consider to make it as smooth as possible. Not every home is suited for the average first-time home buyer, so we're letting you in on exactly which homes those are to help you avoid a major headache in the future. Keep reading to find out which homes to avoid if you're a first time home buyer, and click this link to read the full article.
1. The one that's a little too ‘cozy'
You may not have children when you buy your first house. You may not even be planning on children. But those plans could change in the next five to 10 years, and that tiny two-bedroom historic bungalow you’ve been eyeing may go from just right to clown-car small.“If you are recently married and plan to start a family, do not buy a two-bedroom home. Unless you bunk the kids together, you will be moving once the second child comes along,” says Seth Lejeune, a Realtor® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Collegeville, PA. “Three is generally a good average. If you end up staying there longer than expected, you can start a family and still be comfortable.”
2. The bloater
“There's almost nothing worse than buying more house than you need and having a reminder come in the mail every month as you scrounge to make payments,” Lejeune says.