Deciding On Your Ideal Home Size

Deciding On Your Ideal Home Size

Purchasing a home is one of the largest decisions you’ll make in a lifetime. After you decide that buying’s the right option for you, you’ll come across many additional decisions including the ideal size of the home you’re looking to purchase. Below are some points that you should consider:

The Bigger The Better?

You may think that the bigger the home the better. Well, you’re not exactly right on that mark. A larger home requires more money, time, and utility/electricity cost. And unless you’re really using the space, you’re probably just spending all your hard-earned money on maintaining your home.

Budgeting 101

Unless a home is brand new or completely remodeled, there’s probably going to be a few things that you’ll want to update on the inside and out. This is where knowing your budget for maintenance and remodeling ahead of time comes to play. A larger home requires more money especially ones that have large yards and interiors. Discuss your budget with your real estate agent and your lender.

How Many Rooms?

No clue where to start? Count the number of rooms that you think you’ll need for your family. This means starting with the bedrooms, bathrooms, living room, and even kitchen. Knowing how much space your family will require can rule out the properties that aren’t a great fit for you. And always be sure to consider additional space for visiting guests or if you plan of growing your family.

Touring Different Sizes

After you get your budget in place and have an idea of the size range of the home you’ll need, start touring! This is more to help you evaluate the square footage and room size that will work and feel best for you. Home tours with you real estate team will give you a good idea of how the square footage is distributed throughout different properties.

We know that deciding on your ideal home size can be challenging, but we’re here to help you! Contact us via email to get set up on a home search today – [email protected].

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