Even More Advice for New Homeowners: Take Some Time to Plan Renos

If you’re like Lauren, you find it super exciting to walk through a home and envision all of the updates you could make.  New flooring, paint, maybe fully remodeling a bathroom or kitchen.  It’s exciting when buying your home to think about all the updates you want to make to truly make it your own — but unsurprisingly, those costs can add up fast. Remember that a home is a long-term investment and resist the urge to start changing everything at once. Instead, be realistic about your budget for renovations in your first year, and focus on projects that will make the biggest difference to you. If you’re an avid cook but the kitchen is ancient, or if you love being outside but the landscaping needs an overhaul, choose to start there. For those who (understandably!) drained most of their budget just buying the home, focus on smaller-cost DIY projects that can have a big aesthetic impact, like painting and changing out door knobs. Pacing yourself also allows you to actually spend time living there before you commit to changing everything — after a few months, you may find that your list of priorities changes and you want to focus on different projects first. 

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So, take your time – when you the buy home, move in, get organized, and take some time to see what really makes sense.  Maybe take some time to enjoy the home & relax a bit – going through the moving process is a big undertaking, you deserve a break before you dive into renovations.

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