Creating a Realistic New Home Budget

You are apparently aware that a new home has more to cost compared to its actual purchase price.

These are the questions you can ask yourself to help you make a knowledgeable decision:

• Do you have an estimated moving cost? Be sure to include packaging materials in your budget.
• “Closing costs” are the additional charges that you will have to pay at closing. So high do you foresee the expense of your closing?
• Estimate how much you’ll spend in your new home to enable your computer, internet access, cable TV and other services. Such minor expenses will add up.
• When you moved in, does your new property need lighting, renovations and other preparations? How much are they likely to cost?
• Will you need to purchase modern furnishings, decor, and other items for your new home? What’s your budget for those items?

The more aware you are of the real costs of a house that you are involved in purchasing, the more decisions you can create with the house. You’ll be able to do that with even greater trust once you decided to purchase it. A good REALTOR® can aide you make the right offer for the property you’re interested in buying. For a free valuation, contact us at 401-396-2888. We’re always glad to help!