Searching for Homes this Year

There are ups and downs to searching for homes during any season. But if you’re ready to make the big move, the beginning of the year might be your best bet.

Spring and summer months are the busiest seasons for the real estate business. The wonderful weather makes touring neighborhoods and open houses much more enjoyable. So start looking for communities and locations that fit your work schedule and complement your off-hours lifestyle. But more than location, think about what you’re looking for in your home itself. The perk of new construction is that you can get exactly what you want.

• Think about the type of floor plan you’re looking for. Knowing exactly how big, small or open you want your home to be will help you weed through the selection.
• Celebrate your interior style. Forget the ugly tile choices of homeowners past. With new construction you have the ability to choose interior finishes, like lighting, flooring, cabinetry and paint colors. It’ll be all yours from day one.
• It’s fiscally smart, too. Moving into an old home often requires some upgrades and renovations. And taking care of those costs can get pretty pricey. But with new construction, everything is, well, new.

But ultimately, the best time to start searching for homes, is when you’re ready. And whenever you are ready, Ryan Homes can help you prepare with this Quick Guide to Home Buying.