How to Buy a Home That Fits Your Family

By Deborah Laemmerhirt | September 19, 2014

how to buy a home that fits your family

How to Buy a Home That Fits Your Family

When searching for a new home, it’s important to think not just of your current needs, but what you and your family will need in the future. A smaller home may work for you now, but you may need more space if you’re considering expanding your family or will have growing children in the coming years. So how do you buy a house that suits your needs? We’ve outlined some helpful tips and questions to ask to get you started and find the perfect home for your family.

 

Here are our tips for finding a home that fits your family:

  • Build for your needs (if you have the funds). Building your own home means you can create what you need from scratch. You’ll have the space and amenities you need and have a hand in construction and design. However, this is typically the more expensive option and takes much longer than moving into an already-built home.
  • Take remodeling into consideration. You may be able to turn the home you have into your dream home, but don’t forget to take into account construction costs and the time it takes to remodel, especially if you have young children or pets.
  • Check the location. Planning on starting a family soon? A house in a busy up-and-coming neighborhood may not be the best place to move. Or if you’re downsizing, a home in a remote location probably isn’t the ticket.
  • Take utilities into consideration. A larger home may have more space, but that also means larger heating and cooling bills.

By keeping these in mind, you can start your search for your family’s dream home. Need help in your search? Contact us to see if our services can suit your needs.

 

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About Deborah Laemmerhirt

Let me assist you in finding everything you need to know about buying or selling a home! As the preeminent real estate professional in my community, I am dedicated to providing the finest service available while breaking new ground. Because the real estate industry is becoming more sophisticated and challenging every day, you need a professional that understands the industry and is positioned to stay ahead of the game. I go the extra mile to help you achieve your goals. That’s why I constantly research the home, market and estate values so your home is priced effectively from day one. I also make sure the public knows your home is for sale by using innovative marketing techniques to attract potential buyers. As an Internet-savvy real estate representative in Connecticut, I’ve had the opportunity to help many home buyers find their ideal homes and many sellers obtain top dollar for their homes. Buying or selling a home is one of the largest financial transactions that most people ever undertake, so I will help you through every step of the process. My goal is to make your home selling or buying experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. My services include: Explaining the home selling and buying process thoroughly Diligently selecting homes that meets your criteria Pricing your home correctly and implementing a unique yet proven marketing plan Negotiating on your behalf Tracking the closing process to ensure a smooth transaction I welcome the opportunity to address any questions you might have about buying, selling or current market conditions. Please call or e-mail me any time, and I will be happy to discuss your next steps in the buying or selling process. I specialize in both Residential and Commercial Properties. I also head a Real Estate Group to provide you with expert service and support. Areas of Expertise Making transitions in your life is challenging. You may be moving from out of town, a different state, internationally or just next door! Regardless of the distance I am prepared to respond to your unique needs.If you are a BUYER looking to downsize, up-size, want a new construction, desire a condominium, to invest, even if this is your first home, I will design a unique plan to fulfill your needs in a reasonable time frame, with the best negotiated price and the least amount of inconvenience.For my Home Sellers, I have an innovative marketing plan that will leave nothing to chance. Just call, and I would be happy to share the DIFFERENT and SUCCESSFUL TOOLS I utilize on each of my listings. I have lived in Connecticut for over 35 years. I practice Real Estate in Fairfield County, New Haven County and Litchfield County. This includes, but is not limited to Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Oxford, Ridgefield, Redding, Roxbury, Sherman, Southbury, Warren, Washington, Westport and Wilton.