Buying real estate is nearly always one of the biggest investments you’ll make within your lifetime, and many millennials are choosing to do so a little differently. While an idealistic world for some would be to survive off of one income and be able to afford a mortgage as well as everyday necessities such as groceries, unfortunately, with the current economy and cost of living this is becoming more of a dream than a reality.
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You may be noticing that many New Construction homes are being built with dual master suites, from larger bedrooms, walk in closets, en suites and more, houses are actually starting to cater to those who are choosing to purchase Real Estate with more than one than one family. This allows for the “head of the household” to be split and allows for multiple families to be able to have their own space and “own” their own part of the home without getting in each other’s way. There are a few different reasons why so many millennials are choosing to forego the traditional home purchasing idea, the two most common are simply affordability and financial freedom.
Clearly a house is much more affordable when you have multiple incomes helping to pay the bills. With our economy it is difficult for many Millennials to find homes that fit their needs and still allows them the financial freedom that they desire, and thus, purchasing a home with a like-minded family seems to make the most financial sense to achieve their goals.
While travel over the past year has been heavily limited due to COVID-19, it is no secret that a large handful of Millennials have a love for exploration and travel. Unfortunately, travel isn’t always cheap, especially now that many Millennials have families of their own. By purchasing a home with another family and thus lowering their monthly overhead, this allows for a larger opportunity to explore, travel, and live life to the fullest.
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There is always a risk factor involved when purchasing Real Estate and when choosing to purchase with more than one family the stakes are often a little higher. It is important to remember that purchasing Real Estate with both friends or family can unfortunately lead to potential problems later down the line. Because of this it is important that you discuss the pros and cons of purchasing a home with friends in depth and then generate a contract of sorts for all parties to sign and agree to help protect everyone from any future problems that could arise.
If you’re currently searching for a new home, whether on your own or with a group of friends or family, are ready to sell your home and are in need of a seller’s agent, or if you have any questions regarding Carolina Real Estate, please feel free to contact our office at any time.
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When it comes to breaking down your purchase price and monthly payments, you can follow a few different tips, however, try using the following calculation as a basic rule of thumb. It is highly recommended that you try to keep your monthly mortgage at or below 30% of your gross income. Here is an example
Buying a vacation home is one of the most exciting purchases you may ever make. Imagining the memories and laughs that will be had can make many buyer’s giddy as they begin their search. As with all Real Estate purchases you want to make sure that you work closely with a qualified Realtor® and discuss your wants and needs in depth to ensure you view homes that will best fit your expectations. Unlike a primary residence, there are a few features you may want to ensure your vacation home has.
For a long time, virtual tours were the number one tool used to market and sell homes online. With limited in person touring, virtual tours became an easy way for buyers to feel as if they still got to view homes prior to placing an offer. While this is all true, there are a few things that you are unable to see in a virtual tour, and oftentimes these can be deal breakers for buyers. Whether you are relying on a virtual tour as your only touring options before placing an offer, or if you’re simply putting together a list of homes you wish to see in person, keep these few things in mind as you tour homes virtually.