On the Move: Buying a House?

Before you sign the deed on those new digs, be sure to check out not only just your neighborhood but surrounding neighborhoods as well. Is the area being gentrified? Is it starting to have growing numbers of criminal activity? Is it very close to a Freeway? All of these things are to be considered before you make everything official factors will affect the resale value of the home over time.

Even if you don’t have children now, think of what the future may hold for you. Are you in an area where the school districts are highly regarded? Are you close enough for your children to walk or close to a bus stop? If you’re living further out in the country you may want to consider the drive time it will take to get your kids to and from school activities.

You may have found a great deal on a house in a great location are you prepared to do any extreme home repairs it will take before you move in? If you’re under a time constraint, it’s good to consider how much work the home will take to be liveable before you call up your local moving company to start hauling your belongings there!

Something that many people overlook when buying a home is the property taxes (due biannually!) are going to be. If you check and see that the property taxes seem to be going up every year, that’s something to budget before you take the plunge.

While the home you have your eye on may seem like the perfect size for you now consider your life plans. Do you plan to have kids? If so, what if you were to have multiple? Consider whether there is enough space in the home to accommodate your family if you plan on adding any additions-you may not want to go through the hassle of moving only a few years down the road.

Your Plano moving company wishes you the best of luck in buying your first home! When you’re ready to move, GIVE US A CALL to schedule your move!