July 13, 2021
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Shopping for a new home is a process. And like most processes, there’s a science behind it. Join us as we chat with the experts at Nexton’s Front Porch Studio to take advantage of their expertise on the topic. They know what it takes to find buyers a new home that’s just the right fit and they’ll help you improve your new home search process to find your future home faster and more efficiently.
1. Determine what type of floorplan best suits your taste and lifestyle. Do you like open and flowing? Do you prefer more traditional layouts with designated rooms?
2. Figure out your ideal square footage. The ballpark range of the square footage you need will depend on how many people will be living in your home. Do you have kids that will need their own bedrooms? What about in-laws that might require their own space? Or is it just you and you might only need a spare bedroom that you’ll utilize now and then? When you start to look at new homes online look for ones that have your desired number of bedrooms and bathrooms. That will give you a broad idea of the square footage you’ll be looking for. Keep in mind the more square footage you own, the more cleaning and maintenance will be required!
3. Beyond just bedrooms and bath, what space do you need to accommodate your hobbies? Make sure you find a floorplan to accommodate this. If you’re passionate about reading keep an eye open for floorplans that incorporate a relaxing space to settle down with a book such as a bay window or library space. If you work from home an office would be a top priority.
4. Don’t forget the outdoor space. If you’re interested in indoor/outdoor living you’ll want to be sure to look for big front porches, sunrooms, patios and screened in porches that might be included in particular floorplans. If this is a big priority for you it might be worth considering additional outdoor entertaining options like an outdoor kitchen or fireplace.
5. Be sure to tour a model home. Floorplans can be hard to visualize when you’re only looking at them 2-D. If there isn’t a model of the floorplan that you’re interested in at a particular new construction neighborhood, ask the sales counselor if there are other options... there might be one available as a quick move-in or under construction that you would be able to tour. Seeing actual walls and window/door/room placement can make a big difference, it will give you a better idea of how the plan flows and if its design will be functional for your lifestyle.
If you stop by
Nexton they’ll help you through these steps in person, the builders model homes are open daily by appointment. You’ll find a great selection of homes where you can employ these techniques, homes filled with Lowcountry flair and up-to-the-minute smarts. They have four Villages (Brighton Park, North Creek,
Midtown and
Del Webb) that will provide you with a variety of home styles and layouts--homes that will suit any stage of life.
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