Think about when you purchased your first home in the Columbus area. While the single homebuyer is becoming more prevalent in local real estate markets, a recent study also reports that more couples are purchasing a home together before tying the knot.

According to MSN Real Estate, the study found that 1 in 4 married couples between the ages of 18 and 34 purchased a home together before marriage. Psychotherapist Robi Ludwig who worked on the study says couples are now more commitment-minded and noted how the difficult economy has prompted them to shift their priorities.

“You have a population that has to be more aware of fiscal realities and responsibilities, and there is kind of more of a sober attitude when it comes to making pragmatic decisions,” she says. “Couples are deciding, ‘We are committed,’ and it makes sense to save money.”

Couples are often aware of reality, noticing a buyer’s market, and how real estate is a solid investment in the future. Especially when compared with the costs of renting, purchasing a home has many benefits for homebuyer couples. For instance, if couples waited to purchase their home until after marriage, it may not have been ideal timing for the market. Like now, if couples waited to purchase a home, it may have ended up costing them thousands more than if they purchased when the real estate time was right.

Homebuying tips for couples:

1. Per MSN Real Estate, couples should decide on “needs” vs. “wants” in their future home. And while you likely won’t get everything the two of you want, it’s important to find a Columbus home that suits you both. Like with any homebuyer, patience and understanding are keys in making it through the homebuying process.

2. Find what’s important in your home. Location, size, features. Make a list of what matters most and use that in your home search.

3. Get your finances in order. Both sides should be on the same side when it comes to personal savings, debts, budgets, and credit ratings and history. When you know what will work for both of you, you then know what type of Columbus area home will be best.

Andrew Show
Broker, CEBA, CEBA-M, CNE, CSP, ABR-M, e-PRO, GREEN
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