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Real Estate Special Section SUMMER 2021
WANT TO BUY IN 2021 ?
You ’ re ready to buy a house . Whether it ’ s your first home , your forever home , or your retirement home , buying a house is an exciting and exhausting experience . Make sure you ’ re prepared with knowledge of the market and of what exactly you ’ re looking for in a home .
1 . Watch your credit . Start preparing early by avoiding expensive purchases on your credit card and making sure you don ’ t deposit a large amount of money into your bank account . The first thing lenders check is your credit score and bank balances to determine how much you are approved for on a home loan . Try to pay off as much debt as possible in advance of your home purchase and to keep your credit card balances low .
2 . Where in the world ? Choose the locations where you ’ re interested in purchasing a home and check out home prices in those areas . You don ’ t want to have your heart set on a location and come to find it is out of your budget . Determine what you like about certain areas , such as the school district , accessibility to work , and proximity to parks and restaurants . Your real estate agent can then help you narrow down more specific locations in which to focus your home search .
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PATIO COMMUNITIES OFFER MORE THAN JUST PATIOS
Patio homes , also known as carriage homes or garden homes , are gaining popularity among both first-time homebuyers and empty nesters for the growing appeal of singlestory , low-maintenance living . There are major differences between owning a singlefamily home and a patio home , but those differences could be exactly what you are looking for in a new home that ’ s right for you . Whether you are looking to downsize , or to purchase your first home , it ’ s helpful to know what makes patio homes so attractive to buyers .
Single-family homes provide owners with a sense of privacy — with no shared walls , floors , or yards . This varies greatly from the offerings of a patio home . Patio homes have some similarities to condos and townhomes , including a shared wall and lawn , but differ slightly . Townhomes are typically two to three stories , while condos may be one to two . Patio homes max out at one-level living — sometimes including a loft , but the aim is for all amenities to be on one floor . This appeals to those looking for a home with a smaller footprint and without stairs . Patio homes also offer a sense of a close-knit community of people through shared lawns , amenities , and close living quarters .
But the biggest difference isn ’ t what ’ s on the inside , but what ’ s on the outside . Townhome and condo owners typically only own the interior of the housing unit , while patio home ownership also includes the lot that the property sits on . Although patio homeowners own their land , many communities have a homeowners association , or HOA , that you contribute to for hiring a company to provide lawn care and maintenance . If you ’ re looking for low-maintenance living but a strong sense of community , a patio home might be for you .
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