Where You Want to Live
In my current point in life, my wife and I find ourselves asking this question all of the time. "Where do you think you want to live?" I know this particular blog may be geared towards the younger crowd, but I'm sure if nothing else, you can relate to this question from past experiences. Maybe you aren't what most people consider young but are still asking yourself this question. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that! I had a professor once tell me that he still didn't know what he wanted to be when he grew up; this professor happened to be 72 at the time of that statement. So, wherever you are in life, you may be thinking this to yourself.
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There are so many things that you have to take into account, and it can sometimes feel a little daunting. You have to look at where you could see yourself working. Without that, you may not be able to get the house you want, so looking at that may end up being pretty vital to this situation. Another thing you have to keep in mind when trying to figure this out is how far from where you work are you willing to live. Some people are just fine commuting an hour and a half to work, some people can't stand being in their car for more than ten minutes. Whichever the case may be, that can prove to be a big issue.
Aside from the obvious job issues, everyone has their list of what they want their house to look like and a type of setting. Some may want a grand house on a hill, others may want a smaller beach side cottage. There's a whole spectrum of scenarios that fit in between that I'm sure someone reading this may fall into, but you get the point. Everyone wants something a little different that reflects who they are. Being happy with where you live is key. There's no problem with living somewhere you're happy while also thinking of living somewhere else. That's typical human nature. But you shouldn't hate where you live.
Finally, one of the hardest things to do, is plan for your future. When looking at a house to by, apartment to rent, or staying with a friend short term, you need to think about how long you will be staying in this place. If you have a very transient job, you may not want to lock yourself into a 30-year mortgage, but you may want a house, so moving into something a little smaller may be what you need. Also, family size can be huge, no pun intended. There may be thoughts of how big of a family you want some day. Those plans may happen and they may not, but you want to be as aware of the situation you're getting into as you can be. I know, no one can truly be prepared for a child, but you can definitely keep the idea of an extra person having to live with you when looking for where your more permanent move may be.
I don't want to stress anyone out, just kind of make a list of a few points I have found myself looking at so that maybe it can help someone not stress as badly. I know if I see a list of things, it typically helps me relax a little bit and see that it is manageable. And if you have any other questions as far as planning for your home in the future, contact John Huskey. He has been in the business as long as I can remember and then some. He has helped many people throughout the years plan for their future. I hope you all have a great day and are looking forward to a wonderful weekend!