Megan Carstensen
Builders Representative
It’s smart to lay the groundwork early when building a home. So if a new home is your big goal for this year, now is the time to start getting ready. And if you aren’t sure about going down the home building route, you can always check out real estate sites that have ready-made homes for you that can possibly even be your dream home from the get-go! Checking out the Lowcountry Real Estate site may get your creative juices flowing whether it be finding one to live in or getting ideas for a new build! Building a home doesn’t have to be hard work! Because, really, building a home is about having the right relationships. These tips will help ensure that so your dream of moving into a new home suddenly becomes very real. There are some pretty simple steps you can take to get into the game on a strong footing. Here are five things to do sooner rather than later. (You’re going to love the last one.)
- Educate yourself! This will help you act fast if you find the right one. Check all over for houses, such as newspapers, in real estate buildings (most obvious) and of course online! They have classifieds like LeoList that you can check out and go from there, there are many ways in which you can search for your next home, online and offline.
- Know your budget. If you understand your comfort zone then you won’t feel stretched too far at the end.
- Check your credit score. A healthy score can qualify you for a lower interest rate, the landlord of your prospective property will also more than likely check your credit score with a tenant credit check, depending on what your credit is looking like, they can offer you lower interest rates as well as also declining your application if your credit is too low.
- Set your priorities. Before taking a look at any houses, sit down and write out everything you want in a home. It can be as simple as a pros and cons list. Once you know exactly what you want, you’re ready to look for a house.
- Shop Open House! We love to see people in our model homes. We will help guide you in making the best decision for you and your family!
Happy house hunting!
