{"id":710,"date":"2016-11-16T12:40:35","date_gmt":"2016-11-16T12:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com.previewc28.carrierzone.com\/wp\/?p=710"},"modified":"2017-07-18T06:26:28","modified_gmt":"2017-07-18T06:26:28","slug":"8-tips-to-land-your-perfect-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/?p=710","title":{"rendered":"8 Tips to Land Your Perfect Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve spent years scrimping and saving. Now it\u2019s time to put all that cash to use. When buying a home, you want to get a space that fits your needs and stays within your budget. If you\u2019re looking to find a home for sale in Toronto, Ontario, here are a few tips and tricks to help you find your perfect abode.\"\"<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 Choose a home that fits your needs now and in the future. There is a lot of money that is needed to cover the closing costs on a home. If you don\u2019t stay in the home long enough, you end up losing these funds instead of recouping them in equity. When looking for a home, it should be one that you can stay in for at least 5 to 7 years.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 Select a home that can grow with you. Your perfect home should be able to adapt as your lifestyle dictates. If you end up having another child or if one of your adult children moves back in with you, it\u2019s important that you have the space ready for them. Without the space to grow, you\u2019ll end up having to look for a new home soon after buying.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 Look for flexible space. When touring homes and looking at different floor plans, pay attention to spaces that can be used differently. Lofts are perfect for toy rooms, offices, or even a place for guests to stay. Open floor plans are also preferable because they are so flexible.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Know what you want before you look. Before you start shopping for a home, sit down and make a list of the things you want your home to have. Is your dream home a condo? Town home? Single family home? Whatever it may be, make sure you have an idea of what you want before you start looking.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 Check out the neighborhood. You\u2019re not just buying the home; you\u2019re buying the neighborhood around it, too. Be sure to check out schools, community centers, and crime rates before you put in an offer.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 Know your limit. It\u2019s a good idea to understand your budget before you actually hit the housing market. Meet with lenders<\/p>\n

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to discuss your options and obtain a pre-approval letter. This allows you to put an offer in on a home as soon as you find one that you love.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 Choose a home that\u2019s actually a home. It\u2019s easy to get caught up in the equity that you\u2019ll gain before it\u2019s time to sell the home. Don\u2019t buy your home as an investment. Instead, buy it as a place to create for your family. It\u2019s difficult to predict the real estate market, and that should never be the first reason you buy a home.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 Keep your options open. While you might have your heart set on a brand new pad, see a little bit of everything. It\u2019s a good idea to see homes that are new and pre-owned. Seeing how far your money will get you in different ways is the perfect way to make the best decision.<\/p>\n

Whether you are looking at\u00a0new homes sales in\u00a0Toronto, Ontario\u00a0or pre-owned apartments, by following these tips and tricks you\u2019ll be able to find the perfect place for your family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are you looking to buy the perfect home for your family? Click here to see 8 house-hunting tips from The Merenda Real Estate Entourage to help you find and purchase your dream pad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":711,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-710","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/710","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=710"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/710\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/711"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=710"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=710"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=710"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}