When you think about buying a house, you may only worry about the price set for the property and how much your mortgage will be. However, your financial responsibilities to this new estate don’t end there! Did you know there are 7 added costs when you purchase a property
Purchasing a home comes with added costs that you should know about to not be caught off guard. If you’d like to learn what they are, Wharton Law in Atlanta has prepared this post for you.
Added Costs to Buying a House
Insurance
Homeowner’s and title insurance are necessary if you’re acquiring a property. They are a way to protect your investment against bad weather or irregularities in its deed (for example).
Taxes
If you want to keep your house, and to stay out of trouble with the law, you’ll have to pay your property taxes in due form and time.
Restoration/Remodeling
Depending on the agreement you reached, some restoration may be made by the previous owner. But, if you want to paint a room or put a pool in, you’ll have to pay for it yourself.
Fees
Most of the time, you need a whole home-buying team that needs to get paid to make this transaction happen adequately (lawyers, escrow officers, appraisers, inspectors, agents, etc.).
Moving
You may get friends to help you out, but in some cases, you’ll have to rent a truck or resort to a moving company to transport all of your belongings from one place to the other.
Furnishing
It’s probable that you’ll need to get new furniture, appliances or other things to fit in your new home. You may get them little by little, but they’re an added cost to consider, nonetheless.
Maintenance
Once you’ve finally settled in, you should also keep in mind that you need to pay to maintain your home, keep it in good condition, and pay for the services you want to receive.
For Title Insurance in Atlanta…
If you’re in the process of buying a home, don’t forget about title insurance! Here at Wharton Law, we do our best to provide you with the service, guidance and coverage you need to follow through with this transaction smoothly. Call(404) 965-2767 to learn more about our services!