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Home Buying Tips For New Parents

March 2, 2016, 12:19 am | Helen Evans
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images (1)New parents that are buying a home need to be very cautious with their purchase. Buying a home is a major milestone in anyone’s life, and the addition of a new baby means they need to be more diligent and financially responsible than ever before.

And there’s no greater financial moment in your life then buying a house. This is the most expensive purchase that most people will ever make.

We’re going to be discussing several home buying tips for new parents that can be used anywhere in the world and in every circumstance.

1.     Stay Within Your Budget

It’s tempting to buy a large house, or your dream home. Everyone wants to own their dream home, but most people can’t afford the major expense that comes along with it. You want to have enough money to be able to go out with friends and family without having to worry about your financial situation each and every month. Stay within your budget, and leave a little bit of extra room for unforeseen circumstances.

Set your budget before you even go to a realtor to help you look for a home – it will be worth it in the end.

We even recommend that you get pre-approved for a mortgage before you go and shop for a home. This will allow you to know how much you can afford, and will be the ultimate factor in deciding your budget. Always allow for more expenses for upkeep, utilities and taxes to ensure they do not exceed the absolute maximum budget you can afford.

2.     Location, Location, Location

The location of the home will be very important. Not only will location be important in terms of your daily commute to work, but it will also be important for:

  • Family safety
  • Schools
  • Potential healthcare
  • Tax advantages and benefits

Make sure that you conduct a lot of research into the location where you’ll be living, and don’t simply buy the first house that you find and like. Look around and see what the market has to offer before you sign your name on a mortgage.

3.     Ignore Small “Necessities”

There are times when you may think that having a garage is a necessity. This isn’t something that should be on top of your priority list given by the experience spray foam insulation contractors at First Defense Insulation, and shouldn’t be the ultimate deciding factor when choosing your home. Yes, some things are very nice to have, such as a:

  • Fireplace
  • Hot tub
  • Garage
  • Basement

But you need to really assess the situation and the home itself. If this is a home that you can grow in comfortably, don’t let a small sacrifice ruin your chance of owning the perfect home.

4.     Think About the Future

You need to think about the future when buying a home. You have a new child in your life now, but do you have room for an additional child if you wish to have one? You also need to be cautious about stairs. Stairs can be a challenge for both children and adults, and some homes don’t accommodate baby gates as well as they should.

Think about your child’s safety when buying a home, and ensure that the home will be able to provide a safe place for both you and your family.

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