No matter which way you look at it, buying a home costs money. Many people have trouble saving cash for a variety of reasons, and may not be able to come up with the money needed to buy a home for a long time.
In other cases, buying your dream home might cost so much that it’s impractical to think of saving it.
Don’t just give up on buying that dream home. Many people settle for lesser homes because dream homes seem out of reach. That’s not true at all. You can have your dream home, if you can develop a plan and stick to it.
And the good news is: that plan doesn’t rely solely on saving money. While saving money is an important aspect of any home purchase, you can put together a plan in which saving money is only one aspect.
Start by outlining exactly what your dream home entails. Be realistic, but also think of the little details you’ve always wanted in a home. Do you want a fireplace? Jacuzzi bath? A view overlooking a little pond? Something on the beach? Dare to dream, because this is your dream home, but think about when you’ll be ready for it and how you’ll want to use it.
For example: the ultimate couples’ getaway home may be utterly useless if you and your wife plan to have kids in a few years, and you’ll need a sturdy home with plenty of bedrooms for the whole family. Likewise, if you’re nearing retirement, don’t daydream about a home big enough for the whole family; think about a home that meets your needs when you’ll be ready to buy it.
Second, consider the steps to reach it. Saving is a part of every home ownership plan, but it’s not the only part. Many people buy ‘starter homes’ in a price range that they can afford. They’ll live in these homes for a few years, and then sell them when property values have gone up. The profit from this sale is usually high enough to put money down on a bigger home, so homeowners can upgrade in this way to a dream home.
Don’t dismiss your ideas of owning a dream home someday. Let us help you put together a plan to reach your dream home. We will work with you and develope a five-year plan – or less – to own your dream home.
You might just find that you can afford it right now, or that buying a starter home right now is the perfect stepping stone to the house you’ve always wanted.
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