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Buying a House Before or After The Wedding?
Most engaged couples are having a hard time when they are going to buy their home. Should they purchase one before the marriage or would it be more advantageous for them if they do it after the wedding? Many couples are thinking that buying a home before they tie the knot will only give them stress but there are also people who believe that it is better if the couple have their own house already where they can live freely after the honeymoon. There are couples who decide to buy their own place simply because it gives them convenience. If you and your partner decide to get a house before the 'big day', make sure that you talked to each other and agree with the most important points you need to consider when you buy a house. Agreeing with each other will be very easy if you and your soon-to-be spouse have the same preferences when it comes to choosing a house. Do not get a real estate agent yet unless the both of you have already talked about the following considerations:
Area of the house
Where do you want to live? Do both of you have the same preference when it comes to the location of the property you want to reside after the wedding? For instance, if the two of you both work in Fort Myers, in the city of Florida, then most possibly, you would choose to live in a real estate property or house located in the city or near your workplace. After considering the location, you now have to choose which neighborhood in the city is the best area for the both of you to start your new married life. There are various homes for sale in the market and each of them is located in different kinds of neighborhood. Choose at least three desirable neighborhoods in the area and then drive around the place during weekends or weekdays. This will help you assess the traffic, security and the events happening around the neighborhood.
Plans for the budget and financing
The best way to determine how much you can afford for a property is to consult your lending company. There are couples who only factor in one's income in allocating budget for their real estate investment. They do this just in case, one will get unemployed in the future, get sick, etc. After knowing how much money you and your partner can afford for a property, the next thing to talk about is how the two of you can contribute when paying for your home. Compute for the total expenses and decide how much percentage will each contribute for the payment. You can choose to divide the finances 50/50 or if one of you has much higher income, then one can pay bigger than the other.
The kind of home
Both of you should also agree with the type of home where you want to live. Do you want to start your new life together in a condominium or a cooperative? On the other hand, do you prefer to live in a larger and more spacious single-family residence so it would be a lot easier for you to begin and raise a family?
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Article submitted Thursday, February 09, 2012 & read 30 times.
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