and bright green carpeting are things that can be easily corrected and won\u2019t break the bank. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nIn today\u2019s Orlando real estate market, 1st<\/sup> time home buyers are finding out quickly that they can\u2019t be too picky if they want to get a good deal on a home.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nBefore you even start your search, you should get pre-approved by a lender so that you know exactly what the highest amount is that you can afford to pay for a house. Once you know how much you can afford be sure to only view homes that are within your budget.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nLooking at homes outside of your budget can be disappointing or even worse\u2026 cause you to end up in a bad financial situation. It\u2019s a horrible feeling to be unsure if you can afford to make your mortgage payment for the next 15 to 30 years of your life. It\u2019s best to stay under your maximum budget when searching for your home.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf the home you find is in need of some repairs, It\u2019s important to know how much these improvements will cost you before you submit an offer on the home.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nHere are some guidelines to help you figure out when it\u2019s worth repairing a home or if it\u2019s time to move on to the next one.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span>The Layout- There\u2019s not much you can do about a bad layout without getting into some major remodel costs. 1st<\/sup> time home buyers shouldn\u2019t even consider buying a home that is in need of major structural repairs.<\/span><\/li>The View- Again, not much to do here except change the window treatments. However, this still doesn\u2019t change what you\u2019ll see when you\u2019re looking outside.<\/span><\/li>The Exterior- If the home doesn\u2019t have a good curb appeal, it shouldn\u2019t be a deal killer. Sometimes all it takes is a fresh coat of paint and some minor landscaping to make it pop.<\/span><\/li>The Walls- If the walls are covered in tacky wallpaper or an ugly color, don\u2019t sweat it! Instead,<\/span> try and picture what the walls will look like with your choice of the wall color. Painting is one of the cheapest and most impressionable things you can do to a home.<\/span><\/li>The Floors- Installing new flooring in a home can get expensive depending on what kind of flooring you use and how much work it will take to rip out the old flooring. Depending on your taste and your budget, this one can be a deal killer.<\/span><\/li>The Kitchen. Don\u2019t be thrown by outdated appliances and color schemes in the kitchen. These things can be easily fixed with a fresh coat of paint and new appliances. However, if you want new cabinetry and granite countertops, make sure this is factored into your offer.<\/span><\/li>The bathrooms. Bathrooms are much cheaper to remodel compared to kitchens. However, if you can get away with just a bit of sprucing up without getting into replacing the tile and fixtures, you\u2019ll be in much better shape.<\/span><\/li>Landscaping- The landscaping of a home should never keep you from making an offer. This is something that can be done little by little and best of all, you can do it yourself and make it your own design!<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nBefore submitting an offer on an Orlando home<\/a>, think about what want vs what you can\u2019t live without. By doing this as well as knowing your maximum budget, you\u2019ll be much better prepared for house hunting.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"For 1st time home buyers, searching for a dream home can be as exciting as it is stressful. Many times these buyers have a clear picture in their heads of what their new home will look like. Don\u2019t let the small stuff bother you When you\u2019re out house hunting with your Orlando Realtor, it\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":22758,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,4,5,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16008","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-news-and-information","category-orlando-real-estate","category-orlando-realtors"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t
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