Since, most of the house, representations, the single, largest, financial asset, in their portfolio, does not make it sense, for a potential homeowner, to consider, some of the essentials, of buying, and owning a house. I often refer to this, as, the basic, RAILING With that in mind, with buying a home, in a meaningful manner. With that in mind, with a great deal of importance. This article will attempt to review, consider, and briefly discuss, using the mnemonic approach, some important things, to keep, in mind.
1. Roof: Is it a 15 - year, 20, 25, etc, rated roof? Is the present roof, on top of previous ones, or directly on the house? It is a far more expensive endeavor! Since, one of the mandatory requirements of transferring property, in most states, is the necessity for it being leak - free!
2. Air quality: While we want a house, is there more than optimal! In some areas, if there is a surplus of Radon, etc, it is wise to check for this, before purchasing! for energy conservation reasons, which is leak - free, it is important to certain, to certain, there is proper air ventilation.
3. Insulation: How is insulated, is the house? Have the Home Inspector check areas, which are visible, and identify, the amount, and quality of the insulation. What is the rating of this? Is it in all areas, needed, or only in some Areas to consider, should include, the attic, windows, doors, behind outlets and sockets, etc.
Four. Leaks: Is air leaking from outlets, etc? Air leaks are the equivalent of throwing money , out the window!
Five. Improving / improvements: Will you need to improve certain aspects, in order to enhance your appreciation of living there? Are you considering specific improvements, renovations, etc, such as modifying the kitchens, bathrooms, etc.? One one should add, the amount of potential renovations and improvements , to the purchase price, in order to realize the true cost of the home, this is the figure, potential buyers, should focus on!
6. Needs: How it this specific needs meet, as well as anticipated future ones? Is your intent, to use this, as a Starter Home, or remain there, for the foreseeable future?
7. Good quality / bones: Are the fundamentals, or bones, of a particular property, strong ones, and a smart house, to purchase? The better the fundamentals, the smarter the choice!
Before you buy your future home, consider the basic, RAILING essentials. Will you proceed, with your eyes - wide - open?
