When it comes to your next move, you need to keep a few essential things in mind when choosing the right property. That might seem an obvious suggestion, but making the wrong decision can cost you and your family thousands of dollars in the long run. Here’s a list of the top five features that should be on your checklist when buying or renting a condo in 2017.
1) Location location location: It’s no surprise that where you buy is one of the most important considerations for any move-in purchase. Your success as a renter will largely depend on avoiding undesirable crowds and traffic congestion, so consider where it is located. Compare townhouses, walkability, and the surrounding area to find out if you’re in a good place like that of skiing vail.
2) One-bedroom apartments: It’s common for you to have friends or family stay over while they move into a new home, especially if they need a bedroom. When looking for one-bedroom apartments, ensure they are large enough for your guest. Remember that there are better places to go than one room regarding your rental needs. Be sure to check out some condos that offer two bedrooms and ensure they provide more than just one spare bedroom, which might only be suitable for one person at a given time.
3) Washer and dryer: A washer and dryer are necessary for any renter. It’s nice to have so many conveniences in one room at your fingertips, especially when renting for more than one year. If you happen to be staying at the property for more than a year, make sure it has both washers and dryers so you’ll always be able to keep your clothes clean while saving money on laundry detergent.
4) Kitchen appliances: Even if you buy a condo without kitchen in it, the kitchen is probably where most of your living space will be used. Lining up on appliances can be an actual savings. Not only is it saving you time and worry about cooking, but you will also be able to cook food for more people if need be. Anything that doesn’t need to be used, such as the coffeemaker or even the oven and microwave, can quickly become a place where you store things.
5) Laundry facilities: You might not have any plans of moving in with relatives or friends who will use your dryer and laundry room to do their laundry, but you’ll still want a washer and dryer in there. The dryer can take up the entire room, so you’ll want to be sure that it is large enough to accommodate your washing machine. Keeping your clothes and other linens in a separate room is another good way to save space on the condo’s floor plan.
As a renter, you want to make sure that you’re buying or renting a condo with all the features that will make your move-in process as easy as possible while providing you with all the comforts of home. This will also help keep your costs down. Time is money and having more time at home means having less time out of work (or school for some) which can result in less stress about having enough money for rent, utilities, and groceries.