more careful inspection, as you examine each property’s condition so you know exactly what you’d be getting if the home becomes yours. This is when you hire a qualified home inspector (when you think you might have found “the one,” so they can inspect everything about the home, including structural issues, doors and windows, plumbing and electrical systems, heating, water damage or mold, infestations, and, if applicable, issues related to the yard, driveway, and walkway(s).
Step #5: Choose a Location
“Location, location, location!” While this term is often thrown around loosely in real estate, it’s used for a reason. In this case, this term refers to the fact that hands down, one of the most important choices someone can make when deciding which home to buy is location. For example, you’ll need to take into consideration the specific area of the city you’ll be moving to, the specific neighborhood, proximity to amenities and services that are and will continue to be important to you, crime statistics, noise levels, neighbors, parking, and traffic. The list goes on. Many seniors are particularly keen on quiet neighborhoods with low crime rates and easy access to needed amenities. As you can see, all of these components comprise the important factor of location. In the end, you need to picture yourself living not only in the home in which you’re interested but also in its location. Can you really see yourself living there? This is an important question to ask and consider before you proceed with the home-buying process.
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