Buying Your First Home: 6 Things You Absolutely Need To Know

Buying Your First Home: 6 Things You Absolutely Need to Know

6 Things to Know before you buy your first home

You've decided you want to be a homeowner and that now is the best time to do it. Congratulations are in order!

Buying a house is very exciting and you've probably dreamed of this moment for some time now, but you don't have to feel like you need to rush it. Moving into the perfect house is more important than moving in next week.  So if you are a first time home buyer, here are some tips.

Here are 6 things I think you need to know before buying your first home in Winnipeg:

  1. Buying a home is a big commitment

Buying a property is a large investment, probably the largest you'll ever make. So if you do decide to purchase a home, you should plan to own it for at least several years.

Buy a house you can picture yourself living in for years to come and that fits your plans for the future. More kids, maybe?

6 things to know before buying your first home in Winnipeg

Buying your first home in Winnipeg is a very exciting time

  1. The location is just as important as the price

And Winnipeg is a great location, especially if you're a first time home buyer. Named one of the top 21 “Smart Cities” in the world, it's the eighth largest city in Canada, has a boosting economy and hosts some of Canada's biggest events all year long!

Also, there are a lot of great real estate deals to meet all your expectations.

  1. You're not just buying a house

You're not just buying a building, you are choosing a lifestyle. That's why buying your first home in Winnipeg is a great idea. Not many cities in the world are as vibrant or have as many beautiful parks as Winnipeg. Because this city has a lot to offer, it might actually change your lifestyle for the better.

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  1. You can just walk away from a deal

Winnipeg is filled with beautiful houses, so you might have some trouble deciding. You might think one house is perfect, be close to signing the paperwork and then change your mind. It's OK!

Until your signature is on those papers, you can always change your mind if you feel like a house is not fit to be your home.

  1. Owning a home involves further maintenance costs

Each year, about 2% of the value of your home will go into maintenance costs. A bigger house equals bigger maintenance costs. This is an important aspect you should consider before closing the deal on your first home in Winnipeg

  1. Your agent matters

A lot, actually. A good agent will listen to what you have to say. It's important to find somebody you can trust, somebody who listens to you and puts your needs first.

My experience and my knowledge allow me to think that I could not only be the agent you want, but also the agent you need.

I Can Help You Buy Your First Home in Winnipeg!

Buying your first home is a big step. There's a lot to consider. If you need more information about it, I wrote another article a while back you might want to read.

But if you're interested in buying a home in Winnipeg and want an agent who is knowledgeable in the field of home buyer representation, I'm your guy!

We can start with a Free 45-minute Home Buyer Consultation and take it from there!

Also, if you have any thoughts or questions you need answers to, I'd love to hear from you. Use the comment section below to start a conversation.

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Buying Your First Home: 6 Things You Absolutely Need to Know buying your first homeAbout the Publisher

Bo Kauffmann is a residential real estate agent with over 18 yrs experience in helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals.  Inducted into the REMAX Hall of Fame in 2010 and receiving the REMAX Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, Bo has sold over 500 houses and condos in the Greater Winnipeg market.  He is an accredited buyer representative (A.B.R.) and a Luxury Home Marketing Specialist.   Bo provides exceptional service to First-Time Home-Buyers, Seniors looking to downsize and Home Sellers of all ages.   He can be reached easily   By E-Mail or call/text him   Call/Text Here

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