{"id":10478,"date":"2018-04-02T11:10:31","date_gmt":"2018-04-02T17:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=10478"},"modified":"2018-04-02T11:10:31","modified_gmt":"2018-04-02T17:10:31","slug":"tips-for-spring-homebuyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/tips-for-spring-homebuyers\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips for Spring Homebuyers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spring is here! What does that mean for your homebuying journey? Here are some tips to help you get into your dream home this season.<\/p>\n

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  1. Get preapproved.<\/strong>
    \nThis is a tip we mention all the time, but it\u2019s especially important in the spring. Knowing what you can afford can give you a leg up during the buying process. In the spring, there are more buyers in the market than in winter months. That means more competition. You need to be ready to act quickly when you find your dream home. Having your finances in order could give you an edge! If you\u2019re looking for a lender, consider our affiliate, HomeAmerican Mortgage<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  2. Think curb appeal.<\/strong>
    \nNot only are there more buyers in the market for a home in the spring, but more homes go up for sale. If you have a home to sell before you can move, don\u2019t forget about the importance of curb appeal. Though sellers may not have to tend to weeds in the winter months, spring buyers pay closer attention to how the lawn looks. To get started, check out these     curb appeal tips<\/a>.Tip!<\/strong> If your home\u2019s exterior listing photos were taken in the winter, consider updating them for spring! After all, you may be competing with just-listed homes with green grass and blooming flowers.<\/em><\/li>\n
  3. Stay in the know.<\/strong>
    \nHomes move faster in the spring, and as a builder, we\u2019re opening new communities throughout the season. Most homebuilders offer the option to join an interest list to stay informed about grand openings and closeouts in your area. This is an easy way to keep tabs on the market when it\u2019s not your full-time job. Go here to     join our email list<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  4. Tour schools now.<\/strong>
    \nHomebuyers with children often like to tour neighborhood schools before they purchase a home. Don\u2019t put these tours off, especially if you think your home search may extend into summer! Unless you\u2019re in a year-round school district, schools likely won\u2019t be available to tour in the summer months.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Ready to start your search? Start with us<\/a>! We have a range of new homes at communities from coast to coast.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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