Home Buying Tips

Home Buying Process

Step 1: Make a List of What You Want

Tip: Before you buy a home, ask yourself: “What would I like to change about my current living situation?” From here, you can make a list of what features your dream home will include, such as a garage for your car, walk-in closets, bigger rooms and a safe neighborhood for your family. And if you’re shopping with a partner, you can come to an agreement on items on your lists that don’t match.

Step 2: Decide What You Can Afford

Tip: The best way to find out how much you can afford is to get pre-qualified for a loan. From here, you can determine a comfortable spending range. For monthly payment ranges, remember that today’s interest rate could help you get a greater value on a home for a reasonable monthly payment. And as you’re calculating your monthly payments, you should seek expert assistance for additional input. Click here to estimate your monthly payment.

Step 3: Select Your Area

Tip: If you’re not familiar with the location of your home, you can drive your daily commutes to find out your new drive time. You can also explore the community by visiting the local malls, restaurants, stores and schools to gain a better understanding of the area.

Step 4: Choose Your Maronda Home Design

Tip: Set up a meeting with your sales consultant to find a home that matches your lifestyle. You can then tour various homes. On each tour, take notes to keep track of your favorite styles. Once you’ve selected your favorite home, you can personalize it by choosing styles for flooring, cabinets, counter tops and more – to create your dream home!

Step 5: Select Your Maronda Homesite

Tip: If you’re building your new home, you can pick the homesite that’s perfect for you. Some homeowners are very specific with their location – but that’s great! For example, you may prefer your home to face west so your deck is in the shade in the afternoon, have a view of the woods, or be at the end of a cul-de-sac. Whatever the preference, you can experience the advantages of selecting your own homesite by talking with a Maronda Homes sales consultant today.

Step 6: Complete the Paperwork

Tip: Once you’ve made your decision to move, you should forward the paperwork to your sales consultant. When it’s time to complete the contract, make sure to bring your driver’s license and checkbook to prevent any delays in your offer and secure your home and homesite of your choice.

Step 7: Finance Your New Home

Tip: When it comes time to meet with your loan officer, make sure to keep all documentation organized – so you can access it easier and quicker.

Step 8: Congratulations, You’re Approved!

You and your family can start planning on moving and can look forward to the construction of your new home!

Step 9: Watch Your Home as It’s Being Built

Enjoy the special experience of watching your Maronda Home take shape! Post pictures online and create a family photo album of your new home.

Congratulations! Once your home is complete, you’ll be a proud owner of a Maronda Home.