There are all kinds of things you will want to consider when buying the Charleston real estate that your family will call home. The problem is that far too many get caught up in the small or cosmetic details of the purchase and search that they forget the primary needs of the family in the process. Keep the following things in mind, from Premier One, when considering real estate purchases and you are much more likely to be happy with your decision a few years down the road.
1) Size. When it comes to real estate size really does matter. The problem is that it matters differently for different people. Those that are aging and whose families have left home would do well in smaller properties that required lower maintenance. Those with growing families need room to grow not only inside the house but also outside the home.
2) Neighborhood. This is important for everyone. No one wants to buy a home in an area where they do not feel safe. At the same time most people also do not want to live in a neighborhood that is just entering into or on the verge of a state of decline. Make sure you realize that the house is going to be a 30-year commitment, so you want to live in an area slated for growth, not decline.
3) Property Value. The value of your property is what makes real estate an investment. If the area you are considering for your real estate purchase has experienced a couple of years of declining property value you may want to find out the cause before making the investment and placing your family in that area. It could be an indicator of potential decline.
4) School District. This is typically only a consideration for those who either have children or are planning to have children. For those however, it is a very important consideration. Most school districts around the country are determined by the neighborhood in which you live.
5) Cost. When looking for a home, of course cost is essential to consider. You need to be able to live comfortably within your means along with your house payment in order to have the best possible real estate situation.
Be sure that you consider how many similar houses are in the region or neighborhood too. All of these things add up to a deep satisfaction in the home you have chosen or growing discontent that will haunt you over the years.