Saturday, January 23, 2016

Is Buying A Home A Good Idea?

By Hudson Winthrop


People everywhere are making the choice to buy a home right now. Many people may enjoy the large trees in the yard that comes from a more established neighborhood; yet others may enjoy the fresh start that a new home can bring to their life. There is certainly no scrambling needed to find a new home, only a sensible investor that knows when it is the right time to make a purchase. An option that some people can take advantage of is a foreclosed home put up at an auction. Some home buyers make the decision to purchase a small number of houses and make a profit from renting them out to various tenants. At this moment there is a tax incentive for any potential home owners as well.

It would be wise to purchase a home now, despite the dramatic price reduction in the home market. Purchasing a home now can be a beneficial decision when the market evens out again. In a newer home there is a lot less upkeep and maintenance since all the running units inside have had little to no use. The buyer's market never stays still, it is constantly changing. At some point the number of families looking to buy will increase, as will their desire to live in a modern home.

New families with children usually have the desire to live in a close-knit community, and to have a comfortable, welcoming feel. Modern housing developments are being made with various family-friendly additions. Playgrounds, bike paths, and community pools are being included in some communities to appeal to the families. These are also sometimes built with an enclosed, security entrance to the community.

The technology of this world is not made to fit in the seasoned home of 20 years ago. They are simply not built with the adequate room for a long flat-screen TV or the large surround sound systems that are becoming a staple to the modern family. This type of change has led to other alterations in the average home design, such as including a double oven and large island in the kitchen for mom, having a full in-home theatre for dad, and a sound-proof music room that can be good for children (and parents).

After analyzing these numerous benefits, the wise decision should be apparent. Avoid investing in the headache of a fixer-upper, and purchase a new home with little to no repair work needed while the market is still at a great advantage to buyers.




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