Buying a house can be a source of tremendous stress for many. It’s extremely common to feel overwhelmed and nervous about specific aspects of the process. Luckily, there are some answers to the scariest questions to help ease your mind. Here are some of the biggest homebuying fears and what to do about them:
“What if I don’t like it after I buy it?”
Buyer’s remorse is an incredibly common feeling regardless of what you’re buying. Getting caught up in the excitement or stress of buying a home can lead to rash decisions. However, with homebuying, much of that anxiety goes away with time. Once you settle in to your new space and make it work for you, you’ll realize you made the right decision.
“What if I’m out of money after my down payment?”
Offering a hefty down payment has its advantages. It can give you an advantage against other sellers and even get you lower mortgage rates. However, you don’t need to spend your entire savings on your down payment. The standard practice of 2 to 5 percent is more than suitable for most lenders. Also, there are down payment assistance options available for first-time homebuyers to help ease the upfront cost.
“What if something happens and I can’t pay my mortgage?”
Unexpected financial burdens are difficult to deal with even when you don’t have an expensive monthly bill to pay. However, many lenders and third parties offer payment assistance options like refinancing, loan modification and loss mitigation options. Understanding the terms and rules of your mortgage agreement will also help soothe this anxiety, as you’ll know exactly how much time you have to pay your bill and other important details.
These are only a few of the common anxieties potential homebuyers face. With such an important and complicated life decision, there is bound to be stress involved. Remember these facts for a more comfortable process.
About the Author
Linda Cappello, Broker, GRI, ABR
Linda A. Cappello, Owner/Broker of Cappello Realty Shoreline Properties. Cappello Realty is a full service boutique Real Estate firm that specializes in 06855 - East Norwalk, and services all of Norwalk and Fairfield County, CT. Linda has been in the Real Estate business for 20+ years, spending 18 of them as a Owner/Broker. Being a Broker adds a lot responsibility to her job. She is responsible for overseeing every transaction and agent in the office. This is a challenge that she looks forward to and takes very seriously. She is constantly taking continuing education classes and attending seminars to keep abreast of the ever changing market as well as the industry standards, rules and regulations.
She is a native to East Norwalk, and has an in-depth knowledge of the city that she loves, as well as the intricacies of the many unique neighborhoods and areas that Norwalk offers. Linda offers her clients a network of professionals ranging from Attorneys, Mortgage Brokers, Home Stagers and Home Inspectors to any and all pros that you may need for a successful transaction and for the convenience of her clients.
"My job doesn't end at the closing table. It goes far beyond that, keeping in touch and staying friends who refer their family and friends. A lot of my business is referral business which is the greatest accomplishment and honor of all. Earning my clients trust."
