Buying A Forever Home

Victor Alston
2 min readAug 5, 2020

The concept of buying a forever home is a very appealing goal to reach. Often millennials bounce around from apartment to apartment, due to ease of renting. The thought of settling down is, without a doubt, a very content one. As you search for your new home, there are a few things to keep in mind. Maybe you’re looking for the perfect kitchen space with a beautiful dining room. Or perhaps you’re attracted to the nearby stores and attractions. There are a few fundamental aspects to consider when you look at buying your forever home.

Location

When it comes to moving somewhere new, you’ll often hear people repeating “Location, Location, Location.” Which is an essential factor to consider when it comes to buying a home. When you purchase a home, it’s necessary to find how close it is to places that you need and the places you want. Once you decide your non-negotiables when it comes to the location near your home, you’ll find it easier to consider your situation.

The Bathrooms

Often when you consider your home and the things to look at, the bathroom may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Bathrooms can also be more challenging to maneuver and renovate when it comes to fixing up your home. Make sure you consider what features you need your bathroom to have. Does everything need to be installed and working top-notch? Or will you have the time and money to complete any additional fixes? If you like the house, but feel like you need to knock down walls in the bathroom and do a ton of renovating, this may not be the house for you.

Pro’s and Con’s

One of the last and maybe one of the most critical aspects of searching for your forever home is being honest about your list’s pros and cons. Try to sit down and figure out objectively what the opportunities the house truly presents and what is worth sacrificing and what is worth fighting for.

Buying a forever home can be a lengthy and tiring process. But the end reward of having a place to call home for the future can be a very comforting thought.

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Victor Alston

Victor Alston lives in California where he’s the President and CEO at Luxe Living & Big Sur Construction, working in real estate development. victoralston.org