Home buyers remorse plan ahead.

So you found your dream home and its perfect for you, but did you notice two houses down the overgrown grass and the oil stains in the driveway and not to mention the car in the driveway that is rusted that has two flat tires and the rain gutter hanging down over the entry way and the house across street with broken window  and the side fence has missing pickets??

Okay I may of went over board, but the point I would like to get across to you  when you are buying a home you are also buying into the community and into your subdivision. So take a
moment to see if there are  potential situations that could cause buyers remorse.

1. Property maintenace:  I like to call this pride of ownership. Look for signs of neglect of lawn care. Look at the homes down the street and behind you, closely look at the other homes in the area. Are there signs of peeling paint or missing sidings or missing  a picket  in the fence? 

2. Whose living next to me ?  Would you still be happy if you found out that your next door neighbor is a registered sex offender?  There are public website you can check for if 
this is important to you.  

3. Service structures : Will you be near a city landfill or power plant?  Are there train tracks nearby? Yes they offer a valuable service to the community, most people do not want to be
near them, and it could have a negative on the resell of your home down the road.

4. Foreclosure & vacant buildings: unfortunately foreclosures are the norm these days so that being said, investors like buying foreclosure if it makes sense to them, and some investors like to rent out the homes to renters.
If you don't own the home, how can you expect someone else to take pride of ownership. When I say pride of ownership, simply meaning the feeling of accomplishment in owning your own home. There are some great renters that take good care of their rental homes that will soon become homeowners one day.

So yes, you can love your perfect home, and I hope you take some of my suggestions into consideration when you are out looking for that perfect home.

Visit my website at www.keystomyplace.com
Christina Simmons
713-269-9235