Monday, October 1, 2012

House Hunting



Mr. C and I have always dreamed of owning a home. It's never been anything we've wanted to just jump right in to though. We have always wanted to be wise about our money as well as our decisions so we decided to living minimally, until we knew where wanted to put down roots for at least 3 years.

This year will be our second year in our apartment though and while it has definitely become our home, we are beginning to think about whether we should look into renting or buying a home.

Fast forward to yesterday. A friend told us about a new neighborhood being built and it sounded intriguing so we decided to check it out so we went for a little Sunday drive. We've never looked at houses together, so I won't lie, it was pretty exhilarating. We walked through a number of model homes, looked at various floor plans and discussed how the community will evolve as a whole. We tried to imagine the lush parks, shops and restaurants that are expected to one day be a part of the communities ambiance.

After a few hours of talking and dreaming, we decided it was time to head home. 

Now for the big decisions and long conversations. The homes were not only affordable, but they are custom built, so we could pick everything from the start which is both awesome and overwhelming all at the same time. 

Here are the things we will have to be thinking/praying about:

- First, are we going to be here for at least 3 more years?
- Is this neighborhood a good one, worth investing in?
- If so, which floor plan works best for us as a "starter home." A 1500 sq. foot home or a 1900 sq. foot   home? One with 3 bedrooms or 4 bedrooms?
- We also have to be thinking about the resale value of the home.
- How much do we spend on the floor plan, and how much do we reserve for the upgrades?
- How will this effect our everyday lives and are we ready for that change (i.e. church community groups, CrossFit gyms, etc.)

{Image Credit: Urrutia Design}

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