As you embark on the first-time homebuying journey, there are going to be a lot of anxious times ahead. The first step is to get pre-approved for a mortgage. This is a big chunk of time and paperwork to go through but once approved, you’ll be armed with the confidence of being able to make an offer on a home and having that offer backed up with the loan. That is going to be very appealing to the seller. After the loan is approve, you can go shopping with a realistic range. Here’s what you should consider to make this process a success:

Location

Everyone starts the home buying process with location. You want to live in a good neighborhood. Nothing wrong with that but if you are focused on one specific neighborhood, then you’re narrowing your choices. Also, if this is a popular neighborhood, then there is going to be a lot of competition for houses. What about looking at an adjacent neighborhood. The best thing you could to is find a home in an up and coming neighborhood. Get in early and watch how the value of your home will increase when where you’re living becomes the next “hot spot.”

Space

You’re buying a home to move into in a few weeks but you’re also buying a home that you’re going to be living in for several years. A couple with a family already knows how many bedrooms they’re going to need. What if you’re a couple who is planning to have a family? Then you should plan for the space to make things comfortable. You could move into a house with a few extra bedrooms that sit empty for the first year. They can always be “activated.” As the saying goes, “it is better to have and not need than to need and not have.”

Layout

When considering the layout of a home you’re getting into more of the specifics of what you want/need. Stairs is a consideration for the future. If you think that you might be having a parent move in with you, will they be able to manage stairs? Believe it or not, many people by homes without stairs simply to accommodate pets.

Storage

Storage is a big factor for a home and it’s the one thing that gets filled up the fastest. If the closets aren’t big, you could consider expanding them with renovations. It will also help know you won’t be bringing a lot of clutter from your old home with you. That is where Junk King Pittsburgh can step in and make a big difference. As you pack for your home, you can “tag” a lot of items for a Junk King pick up. That disposal will mean less going on the moving truck for your big move and that’s always a good thing. Getting rid of junk and rubbish before you move is what Junk King Pittsburgh is all about. Make that part of your first-time homebuying success