{"id":1305,"date":"2024-03-11T17:08:07","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T17:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/?p=1305"},"modified":"2024-03-11T17:13:03","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T17:13:03","slug":"finding-your-perfect-home-in-a-fixer-upper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/11\/finding-your-perfect-home-in-a-fixer-upper\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding Your Perfect Home in a Fixer Upper"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019re trying to buy a home<\/a> and are having a hard time finding one you can afford, it may be time to consider a fixer-upper. That\u2019s a house that needs a little elbow grease or some updates, but has good bones. Fixer-uppers can be a really great option if you\u2019re looking to break into<\/a> the housing market or want to stretch your budget further. According<\/a> to NerdWallet<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cBuying a fixer-upper can provide a path to homeownership for first-time home buyers or a way for repeat buyers to afford a larger home or a better neighborhood.<\/em><\/strong> With the relatively low inventory of homes for sale these days, a move-in ready home can be hard to find, especially if you\u2019re on a budget.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Basically, since the number of homes for sale is still so low, if you\u2019re only willing to tour homes that have all your dream features, you may be cutting down your options too much and making it harder on yourself than necessary. It may be time to cast a wider net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes the perfect home is the one you perfect after buying it.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s some information that can help you pinpoint what you truly need so you can be strategic in your home search<\/a>. First, make a list of all the features you want in a home. From there, work to break those features into categories like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n