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When "Open House" days roll around, prospective
buyers inspect homes. Knowing what to look for helps.
probably get a lot of waste space and not enough
closet space. In addition, you'll find that remodeling
is very expensive. In any case, have the house
checked by an architect or appraiser. And as you'll
probably be dealing directly with the seller, have a
lawyer there to protect your interests.
4. What sixe house should you get?
Square footage often is no measure of the value of
a house. What you should look for is the amount of
usable space. Some large houses are wasteful of space
and poorly arranged.
5. What expenses should you expect In buying a house?
The initial costs include a down payment (usually
from five percent up), closing costs (from two to
four percent of the purchase price), moving expenses,
planting and landscaping, new furnishings, equip
ment, and tools. You also should consider the con
tinuing costs, such as transportation to work, utilities,
maintenance, taxes, and insurance.
6. Should you build your own home?
If you can afford it, definitely yes. Remember,
though, that it takes time and is more expensive.
However, you'll then have the kind of home you need
on the lot you want. An architect is essential if you
want a convenient, well-designed house. Do-it-yourself
fans should be wary of tackling home building;
they'd be better off to get a house from a merchant
builder or to consider a prefabricated home. Remem
ber, nobody can build a $15,000 house for $5,000.
7. Should you Include a second bathroom?
Yes, this is essential not only for convenience, but
in relation to resale value. In the future, most houses
will have a bathroom off each bedroom.
8. What about the sixe of bedrooms?
Be sure to measure, so your furniture will fit the
rooms. The trend is toward smaller bedrooms with
built-in warY3, iftfUfcres, Oai chsAvevs. However,
remember that &e cbilaVen have to pkiy indoors in
bad weather, and if their belriMs aren't large
enough, you may kave to use yours as a sitting room
when the youngsters take over the living room.
9. Should you have a separate dining area?
Space for eating in the kitchen or in a family room
adjacent to it is desirable. Even if this convenience
seems unimportant to you, it will be an asset if you
ever decide to sell your house.
10. What about the features you can't see?
Check with the builder to be certain he has in
cluded proper insulation and moisture-vapor barriers.
For much of this information, you'll probably have to
depend on the integrity of the builder. Ask others
about his reputation, especially those who already
have bought houses from him.
11. When should you buy a house?
As soon as you can afford it. You'll always hear
that now is a poor time to buy, that prices may drop
and quality may improve. If you wait until everything
looks perfect, you'll wait forever.
12. How can you be sure your home will be exactly
what you need and want?
You can't. No house is perfect.
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