FROM "I DO" to #SOLD
Newlyweds are saying "I do" to each other and
equate to over half of first time home buyers that are also saying "I
do" to their dream homes.
It makes sense! When
you put two hearts together, the time comes to find a home to nourish that
love. A home that brings two of your places together, and makes it
one. If you and your spouse are ready to fall in love with the perfect house
together, here are five tips to make sure the process goes
smoothly, and you come prepared.
1. YOUR
WEDDING BUDGET: Your wedding is a one-time event that shouldn't be less than
what you'd imagine. It's a beautiful time to put all your dream pieces together. However,
it's best to sit down and find out ways you can shift the budget to help with your
down payment for a home, if you plan to purchase. The
average couple spends a little over $20,000 on their wedding. Even a savings of
$5000 from your wedding budget can help with owning the
perfect home.
2. WEDDING
GIFTS: Wedding bliss comes with wedding gifts. Let's admit, one of our favorite
times during the wedding season is all the gifts that come pouring in! Have any friends
or family pitching in cash? Save that to put towards your down payment. And
depending on the generosity of your gifts, you can even
open an account dedicated to your down payment, that friends and family can
gift to.
3. GET
PRE-APPROVED: One of the least brought up conversations in relationships is the
credit and financial history of your soon-to-be spouse. Get together with a lender to go over
both of your histories to know what needs to be done to put you guys in a
position own together. In some cases, only
one person can get approved, while the other can't. If you want to put both of
your incomes toward the cost of the house you want, talking to a
lender early on can ensure you are prepared to make the right moves.
4. THE RIGHT
AGENT: That's where I come in! For starters, I can connect you with a lender to
ensure you guys are being watched over from the best recommendations. And it's an absolute
joy to take the stress out of buying a home for my newlywed couples. We all
know how stressful, although joyous, a wedding can be.
To then jump into buying a house shortly after, well, it's certainly a lot to
get through. But I can guide you through all the steps to
make sure you end up with a house you love. Just think of me as a wedding
planner, but for homes.
5. NOW THERE'S
TWO: Although some spouses are a match made in heaven, loving and adoring the
same exact things, often that's not the case with most couples. You
still are your own persons and have your own tastes. This is where the first
step to comprise really begins. Spending a good bit
of money on a place you both will love and call home. A happy marriage starts
with a happy home, so be sure you both are considerate of each
other's wants and needs in style and location, so you both are happy with the
home you end up getting.
