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2. Just because you see something on Pinterest doesn’t mean it’s a good idea in rl.
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Dont buy cheap paint or paint brushes.
Make a list of things you need and write them down as soon as you think of them. You will still go to the hardware store a billion times.
Buying a house can be a stressful and challenging experience. According to surveys, around 40% of Americans feel house buying was the most stressful thing they ever went through. People have even burst into tears and broke down at the thought of all the things needed when purchasing a property.
On the other hand, there is also a lot of excitement that comes with this entire process. At one point, a person’s emotions might be more toward fear and worry, and at other times, they might sway toward enthusiasm. This exciting energy can also be great during the home-buying process because it helps keep a person’s spirits up when they have to complete all the house-related tasks.
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- You will feel an emotional crash. Buying a house is so stressful and when you’ve finally got all the paperwork squared away and you’re moving your stuff in and you’re on cloud 9 picking out curtains…you will likely start to feel inexplicably bummed out. It’s a dopamine crash, it’s natural and normal just recognize it for what it is and get some good sleep and take care of yourself.
- Smoke a bowl, cig or cigar in your new place. Nobody can tell you what you to do in your own home. *YOUR OWN HOME! Wooot!*.
Becoming a homeowner involves a long list of decisions. People may have many criteria and sets of standards for how their house is supposed to be. Unfortunately, experts say that this is a common mistake people make by holding out for “unicorns.” Folks hope to get the most perfect house and end up missing out on other great opportunities.
It is, therefore, important to make sure the property you are looking at checks at least a majority of boxes that you have. If there are a few areas it falls short in, it’s best to figure out whether those things are very important to you or not. Always keep an open mind, do enough research, and talk to experienced people.
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As you’ve probably gleaned from this list, home ownership is full of sudden and unexpected things that you might have never prepared for. Things like leaky faucets, broken fences, creaky floorboards, and faulty power lines are all things you’ll observe when staying in your new place.
It’s important to try and stay on top of all of the maintenance work or else you’ll end up spending a lot of time and money on such things later on. It’s best to set aside 1% of your home’s value annually for any kind of emergency repair work. In the event of natural disasters, floods, or robberies, your homeowner’s insurance policy will help cover the costs.
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Have your boiler/water heater checked in the summer. Because when it’s cold in the winter and it get damaged or something is wrong, that is NOT the time time to have no heat in your home. Maybe now or maybe in September but definitely not in winter.
Check your roof to see if it’s good and for how much longer. There could be leaks into the attic when it rains and you don’t want to be something you don’t know. Once again, do this now and not during the rainy months.
Lastly I’d say, when it rains, check the basement for leaks/windows.
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Otherwise remember homes are for living in, so take time to enjoy it. Congrats on your first home.
Even though this list might make it seem like a lot of people are buying homes, the current housing market is actually very tough. Surveys show that around 67% of people feel that owning a home is an unrealistic thing for young folks.
Despite there being a lot of challenges and hurdles, around 48% of Millennials and Gen Z plan to purchase a property in the next five years. This is because owning a house is still considered to be a good investment and a way to have a sense of stability. Being able to afford the home itself is one of the biggest hurdles, but once it happens, it’s a wonderful accomplishment.
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Most importantly though, locate your water main and buy a shutoff key if you don't have one.
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You’ll have a few sleepless nights as you figure out what the normal noises vs abnormal noises are.
You’ll also have nightmares about things going wrong with the house (or losing your job and not being able to afford the mortgage).
The little things add up quick when it comes to furnishing, cleaning, and basic maintenance supplies.
Finding decent tradespeople who aren’t salespeople can be challenging.
Home Depot and Amazon will be your best friends and worst enemies for a while.
Eventually you’ll learn to prioritize projects and figure out what’s truly important because homeownership is a marathon not a sprint. Sometimes it’s okay to just live in the house for a while instead of being in a rush to do everything right away.
Having your own home is one of the most exhilarating things possible. It gives you the opportunity to create a comfortable space for yourself. Although there may be challenges along the way, they will be made easier with patience, care, and, of course, the advice of the folks on this list.
What piece of advice do you agree with the most on this list? Let us know in the comments.
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K**b and tube wiring is hard to get insured in some areas.
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Curtains for windows, even with DIY can cost hundreds of dollars per room. If you want to get a new dining table set, couch, or bed frame, get ready to spend thousands to buy something that will last long. I haven’t gotten around to buying rugs yet but those are a few hundred dollars each too…
Either get ready to set aside a big chunk of money for decorating, or accept that you can live with a more humble home with the basics.
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I’m having an issue right now with my insurance company, because my disclosure said the roof was replaced in 2001 and my insurance company is going to want me to replace it.
However, several roofers have said some of the parts on my roof were manufactured in 2014 and Google Maps confirms that my house has a different roof in 2014 than it did in 2011. But that’s not good enough for my insurance company and the previous owner is completely useless and won’t give me the name of the previous roofing company.
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