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5 House Elements to Look For if You're Starting a Family
Did you just find out you're expecting your first child? Or is your family of four getting bigger and quickly outgrowing your current home? Whether you're looking for larger Saint Paul homes for sale or trying to accommodate your growing family among Minneapolis homes for sale, finding the right one is essential.
5 House Elements to Accommodate Your Family
When looking for your first house or third, take a moment to envision the ideal home for your family. Everyone has different priorities for a family home. Before beginning your home search, make a list of essential features for your family home. Even if your list is long, finding the right fit will bring you years of happiness for you and your family.
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Location, Location, Location: Choose Your Road Wisely
Everyone knows that location is one of the most important considerations when buying a home. However, many people don't realize that the type of road their home is located on can also make a big difference.
When you're looking at Minneapolis homes for sale or Saint Paul homes for sale, you're likely to run into some that are close to major highways or in high-traffic areas. There are also some neighborhoods where homes may be located on cul-de-sacs or even dirt roads. These can all impact a home's desirability, and, therefore, its value.
Here are a few of the things you'll want to consider.
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Homebuyers: Consider Your Commute Before Buying
If you're looking for a home to buy, you're probably prioritizing what you most want to have in your new home. Square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and yard size are always important, but make sure to also consider the length of your commute. This mainly includes the length of time it takes you to drive to and from work, but you should also take into account how close you'll be located to schools, stores, restaurants, and other places you'll likely drive to on a regular basis.
What you need to know about factoring in your commute time when buying a Minneapolis home:
Growing commute times
Commute times are tending to get longer rather shorter in most areas, with an average of about a 25-minute drive one way. If you're buying a home near a major city, this can be even greater.
Looking for a home in the suburbs may allow you to get more of what you want for the same amount of money, but there may be a tradeoff involved. You may end up trying to strike a balance between where you can afford the best home and surroundings for the money and the length of your commute.
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Buying a House: How Do I Raise My Credit Score?
Buying a home is probably the biggest investment you'll make in your lifetime. A good credit score shows lenders you're a good risk for a mortgage. Not only are you more likely to be approved, but you'll also qualify for the lowest interest rates, which will save you thousands of dollars over the life of the loan.
Is your credit score lower than you'd like it to be? Fortunately, it doesn't have to stay that way. Our real estate agents share their top tips for safely raising your credit score.
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Secrets of Successful Home Buying
Buying a new home is exciting, and if you are honest, a little scary. Our real estate agents have years of experience making the exciting part of home buying win out over the scary. Let's take a quick look at seven habits of successful homebuyers.
- Do Your Homework
When it's time to begin your search for a home, you don't need to spend time looking in places you don't want to live. Spend some time researching the Twin Cities neighborhoods to see which ones fit your family's needs. How close do you want to be in your workplace? Are good schools important to you? Do you enjoy spending time outdoors in neighborhood parks? These questions can help narrow your search area.