{"id":7265,"date":"2017-02-13T09:00:27","date_gmt":"2017-02-13T16:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=7265"},"modified":"2024-01-11T14:15:03","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T21:15:03","slug":"4-signs-youre-ready-for-your-next-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/4-signs-youre-ready-for-your-next-home\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Signs You&#8217;re Ready for Your Next Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On the fence about buying a new home this year? Following are four signs you\u2019re ready to make a move\u2014and soon!<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>Your home requires major renovations. <\/strong>Current living space simply not working for you? A brand-new home may be a better option than costly, time-consuming renovations. Plus, do you really want to live amidst the dust and disrepair?<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>Your household is changing. <\/strong>A new baby, an older child leaving the nest, an aging parent suddenly requiring round-the-clock care\u2026 So many factors can alter your household dynamic, and when they do, a move to a new home may be in order.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>Your new dog needs new digs. <\/strong>If your family has recently grown by four paws\u2014or you\u2019re planning to add a furry friend to the mix\u2014you may require additional square footage and\/or a big(ger) backyard. Both of these can be achieved by buying a new home.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>Your finances are in order. <\/strong>If you have little debt, good credit (i.e., a score of 660+), steady employment and a decent down payment (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/down-payment-savings-strategies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">learn ways to build a \u201cnest egg\u201d<\/a>), you may be ready to leave your landlord behind or buy a bigger, more luxurious home.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><em>When you decide the time is right, we\u2019re here to help! Visit <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>RichmondAmerican.com<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> or call 888.500.7060 to learn about our exceptional communities and floor plans near you!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the fence about buying a new home this year? 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