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Some Common Mistakes First Time Homeowners Make

First Time Homeowners

Like most significant life events, buying your first house involves several learning curves. There is still plenty to learn about maintaining the home and positioning yourself for long-term success, even after the closing and the house becomes legally yours.

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7 Common Mistakes First-Time Homeowners Make

Buying a new house for the first time and becoming a legal owner teaches a person the lessons that the first-time owner needs to learn before. Here are seven common mistakes first-time homebuyers including myself make, along with some useful advice from professionals on how to prevent them.

1- Hiring the Wrong Speciality Repair Person

Hiring the wrong specialist repair person may not seem like a huge problem, but this might wind up costing you a lot of time and money, especially if major home repairs are involved so the new home buyer must be careful who he/she is hiring for the repairs. It is recommended to do troubleshooting on your own before hiring a repair person. 

"The cost of repairs might increase when you employ a repair person who doesn't specialize in fixing what's broken in your house". Homeowners spend a lot of money per hour for a contractor they assumed would only be around for a few hours. Planning and doing some research will help you prevent this. To be able to communicate the issue over the phone, try to obtain a basic knowledge of what's wrong and what specialisation will be specifically required for the repair. 

2- Hiring Contactors Blindly

Blinding hiring a contractor can be one of the mistakes a new home buyer can make. Always do research and hire a contractor who is recommended by your close friend or someone you know. Always check the reviews of the contractor before hiring him for any work you want to get done. 

Choosing the correct individual is one of the greatest methods to prevent the failure of home improvement and repair projects. Always make sure the contractor you choose has a good record of positive client reviews. Regardless of the type of work you need to be done construction, repairs, or even just some landscaping always check the references of the contractors you employ to be sure they come highly recommended by someone you can trust.

3- Not Considering New Expenses In Budget

Making a budget and saving according to the new expenses after becoming the owner of a house is very important. The new home buyers forget to make a budget for the new expenses after paying for the real estate agents, the cost of the house and other related expenses. The new expenses that may incur are for the home appliances and HBC systems that you want in your new house.  The new costs may also include homeowner association dues, homeowner insurance, ongoing maintenance costs, and even property taxes.

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4- Ignoring Routine Maintenance

Many first-time homebuyers forget that they'll need to perform basic maintenance, which is often something once a month. Since putting off learning about these matters might result in expensive repairs, you'll want to do so as soon as possible.

Your house is fundamentally a collection of assets, such as furnishings, fixtures, finishes, equipment, and landscape. To ensure that the house is running efficiently, which may help you save money on your monthly energy bills and prevent expensive fix-it and repair charges, all of these things need preventative maintenance.

5- Making Home Improvements Too Soon

It might be tempting to start equipping your new house with all of your ideal furniture when you move in, or even to start a costly renovation project. The best advice to the new home buyer would I say to a new homeowner? Hold back.

The more time you spend in your home, the more probable it is that your original plans may alter. Utilize the furniture you already have while making modest changes using old furniture.

You'll be in a much better position to start investing large sums of money in renovating those upscale new furniture once you've lived in the house for a few months and have a better understanding of how you actually utilise each area and what you ultimately want from it.

6- Not Winterizing Your Home

You probably need to perform a little minor winterizing around your new house before the cold weather arrives, unless you live in a warm place. "Not winterizing your house is a big error, whether it's because they don't know where to start or they're unsure if it's required," says Haley.

These are some of the most significant seasonal tasks you'll ever complete as a homeowner, whether it's emptying pipes of water to prevent freezing temperatures or installing insulation to save on heating.

7- Assuming That You And Your Partner Are On The Same Page

Being a first-time homeowner together changes the dynamic of the relationship completely, which is why it's crucial to have open lines of communication throughout the procedure, but especially in the initial few months. It is very important to make a discussion before you decide anything on your own. 

"If you're purchasing a property with your spouse/partner, it's likely that you've already shared a home and are familiar with one other's decorating preferences and lifestyle. However, after you own a house, it is even more important to discuss any decisions that might have an impact on the other person. This is crucial, whether it concerns home décor, paint colours, or greater decisions like remodelling and adding to your monthly spending.

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Date: November 2, 2022

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