Is Your Home The Right Fit?

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Whether you've lived in your home for one year, ten years, or multiple decades, there will always be things that can be done to improve your home environment. When it comes to knowing if your home is the right fit for you, it all comes down to knowing your wants and needs. There are certain key factors that can indicate if your home is the right fit for you such as: 

• Size 
• Location 
• Budget

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Size is important in knowing if your home is the right fit for you. It  impacts the quality of life, comfort level, and ability to accommodate your family's needs and lifestyle. Visualizing the square feet of a room or house that matches your family size can help you choose the right home size. On average, the ideal square footage is about 600 – 700 square feet per person. Depending on the size of your family, will determine how much interior space you will need. A larger family necessitates a larger home with more bedrooms and living space to comfortably accommodate everyone. If you like to host parties, and family indoor or outdoor functions, size is important as well in making sure your guests have the space they need.  

Location is another key factor in deciding if your home is a good fit for you. Some people prefer being in more busier areas like the city, while others may prefer to be in a more private setting like the country. The location of the house you buy can determine a number of factors, which may ultimately effect the value of your home. Some of these include quality of schools, social opportunities and nearness to amenities. Even in instances where you find your dream home, you should keep location in mind.

Budget is crucial to create your own personal budget for your first home to determine the amount you can comfortably afford, both now and in the future. There will always be recurring costs such as mortgage, food, utilities, and extra curricular activities. You don't want to struggle to make your mortgage payments each month. Keeping track of your monthly, and annual expenses is key in being able to properly manage the overall well being of your home life and personal life goals.

Here at Carl Johnson real estate we specialize in making sure your real estate needs and desires are met. Click here to learn more about how we can serve you in making your real estate goals come true!