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Newlyweds’ Ultimate Guide to House-Hunting

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Arizona Resource Realty BR518926000

Buying a house that can be called their “own” is one of the dilemmas that newlyweds would surely encounter after the wedding. While house-hunting could be so exciting when lovers did it together, it can also be considered the most stressful as this requires smart decision and a lifetime commitment from both parties.

But, house-hunting won’t be too nerve-wracking for you, ‘lovey dovies’ if you are to take careful considerations in choosing among great houses. To make the house-hunting fun and light for you, make sure to go over the tips below and find the dream house with your partner today:

1. Assess your budget
- Keep in mind that before heading out to search over houses, you need to conduct together with your financial evaluation. Set a specific price range to which you both agreed to. Do not think that you can afford everything! Think twice because there’s no turning back once you start paying for the house.

2. Decide for a strategy
- Consider your partner’s preference and expectations for the right house. Do not decide only for yourself. Ponder if you already saved enough for the down payment or there’s a need to save up more. Remember that 20% of the house’ selling price is usually the first requirement to secure for a house loan.

3. Ask for help (from professionals, of course!)
- It is essential to understand that you are not a professional realtor or a broker, and there’s a possibility that you might overlook some things. A licensed real estate broker or an expert bank loan officer is what you essentially need.

4. Look for reputable developers
- If you are eager to find an excellent house to create best memories, then look for a property built by a credible or trusted real estate companies. We are talking about those that are listed publicly and have a long history of providing quality properties. With great developers, you can assure of a strong foundation for your dream home.

5. Choose the right community
- One crucial aspect that you must not forget when choosing a house is a good neighborhood, of course. You might not want to wake up at 1 AM with the noises coming from your neighbors or the traffic outside your house.

While the mentioned tips are necessary to bear in mind, don’t take things too seriously! Make sure that you and your partner will have fun while doing it so things would go well according to what your hearts want!

Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Tamra. Great advice for all house hunters! Enjoy your day!

Sep 26, 2019 04:11 AM
Pat Champion
John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL
Call the "CHAMPION" for all your real estate needs

It pays for the home buyer to be educated before starting the home buying process. Thanks for sharing the tips.

Sep 26, 2019 09:38 AM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Tamra Lee Ulmer very valuable tips for newlyweds guide to house hunting.

Sep 26, 2019 12:52 PM