Some
6 million new and existing homes are sold each year. There's no shortage of
housing options, but with so many choices the challenge becomes finding the
property which best meets your needs.
The housing market is complicated because the stock of homes for sale is always
in flux. If it were possible to have a complete list of every home for sale at
this very moment in a given community, such a list would become obsolete within
seconds as new homes become available and properties now for sale are put under
contract.
In effect, buyers are looking at a moving target in a marketplace that is never
static. Because of this, it is important to know as much as possible about the
choices in preferred markets, and the way to do that is by working closely with
a local Agent who has a good "lay of the land."
What are
you looking for?
A home is more than just a collection of bedrooms and bathrooms. Several
properties -- each with four bedrooms, three baths, and the same price -- may
well represent radically different designs, commuting distances, lot sizes, tax
costs, interior dimensions, and exterior finishes.
Each of us is different and so it's important to list the features and benefits
you want in a home. Consider such things as pricing, location, size, amenities
(extras such as a pool or extra-large kitchen) and design (one floor or two,
colonial or modern, etc.).
Next, it's important to consider your priorities. If you can't get a home at
your price with all the features you want, then what features are most
important? For instance, would you trade fewer bedrooms for a larger kitchen?
Lastly, consider your needs in several years. If you'll need a larger home,
maybe now is the time to buy a bigger house rather than moving or expanding in
the future. If you expect your income to increase, perhaps you should consider
a more expensive home financed with a loan program where monthly payments
increase in the future.
Where
should you look?
All areas and communities have a special nature that gives them identity and
value. One community may be well known for historic homes while another offers
both suburban living as well as easy access to downtown office areas.
How do you
find a house?
Some buyers like to search www.bpre.co.za by looking at listings on the basis of
location or price; others prefer to have local real estate agent suggest
properties; and many buyers prefer both approaches.
Regardless of your choice, it's important to target your search. By using basic
measures such as general location and affordability, you can refine your search
and focus on homes that offer the most desirable features.
ECKLAND PROPERTIES are Real
Estate Agents in Cape Town, South Africa servicing properties throughout
the Western Cape and more specifically the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town.
Specialising in the rental and sale of residential property in "Goodwood,
Parow" "Type: house, vacant land, apartment, flat, town house."
Email us for more properties in other Towns!!!!!!!!!!!!
