How To Prepare Yourself For Buying A Home In The Next Year
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- 23 Feb 2023
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There are a lot of moving pieces when it comes to buying a home. Too often, people think the buying part is easy; it's the packing up, moving, and unpacking that's the hassle. And while that is true, it's just as important to prepare yourself for the buying process, especially if you want to purchase a home in the next year. If you have a strict 12-month timeframe, you want to ensure there aren't any unnecessary delays that will push back your move-in date.
And a lot can go wrong if you don't know the rules and requirements. The buying process should take anywhere from four to six weeks, but that timeframe only covers the accepted offer, appraisal, inspection, and financing. Prior to that, you need to prepare for a lot more, like budgeting, actually looking at houses, finding the right people to support you, and having patience; lots and lots of patience. So if you're interested in buying a house in the next year, here are some things you need to prepare for.
Determine if you're ready to buy a house
Owning a home means taking full responsibility for all costs, repairs, and future selling if you decide to leave. That's why they say buying one is an investment. Knowing whether you're truly ready to commit to this process before you start is important. As a renter, you may be limited to what you can do to the property, but owning a home means having free range to do what you want so long as it's within your budget.
You know you might be ready if you're interested in more square footage, or you've lived in apartments all your life and you're itching for a yard. These are common desires, as is the ability to do what you want and when you want. How do you know if you're not ready? Buying a home requires time and patience. If you don't think you can handle the difficulties of the process, you may need to wait. Money is a huge factor as well. If you feel your bank account cannot handle it, start saving, and try again in a few months. Read More…
