Real Estate Marketing & Beyond
Owning a home is an overwhelming experience full of mixed emotions, including happiness, stress, and even slight confusion. Statistics show that over four million new people purchase homes every year, which ultimately leaves a big space for the unknown.
What is there to know? How does it get accomplished? Thankfully, of the million points people could probably tell you to ponder, only four of them matter most.
Surely a house is not a home until art and family photographs accent the walls and, while it is more than okay to decorate your home, it is best to understand the layout of it in its entirety, first. Electrical wires, cable cords, plumbing pipes, and ductwork reside inside the walls, and surely you do not want to have this happy occasion turn unfavorable by accidentally puncturing one of the fixtures. Stud sensors are fairly cost-effective and are sold in a multitude of locations; they detect density changes in the wall, which beeps when something is too close to where you were going to drill. However, these are not 100% effective, and remaining conscious of how far you are drilling is important. In fact, experts recommend drilling no further than 1 1/4 inches into the wall.
Before buying a home, it is important to do research pertaining to ideal locations, and areas that will generally work best for you and your situation. Most people generally prefer a warmer climate with endless recreational activities, like hiking, fishing, and swimming, and a strong community with profound work and retirement opportunities circulating a stable, local economy. Contrary to popular belief, these locations do exist. Cabo San Lucas, has a multitude of Los Cabos luxury villas available that maintain a balance of recreational activities and work. This serves the diverse demographic new home buyers are seeking.
Taking advantage of the many ways to research an area in its entirety before purchasing a home there is crucial. Considering not only the beauty of an area, but also its practicality in relation to work opportunities is essential.
Sometimes, the magic of being a new homeowner comes with the task of fixing the place up. This is an exciting journey for new couples, especially. While this is a rewarding experience, it also poses many threats to the general safety of your home and belongings--especially in matters pertaining to the plumbing. Essentially, where there are pipes, there are potential problems, specifically in older homes, so it is best to know where to run to if an emergency shutoff is required. The failure to be able to cease the main water supply immediately could ruin electrical outlets, furniture, and devices within minutes. If the necessary steps are not taken afterward, your home could easily become infested with mold, too.
As things begin shaping up inside and you decide to head outside to begin planting, make it a point to call the national dig hotline, 811, first. This is a free service that sends out professionals that will guarantee you are not digging into important cables or pipes, which will save you plenty of money and potential litigation in the long run. In fact, many states demand that homeowners do this by law and, as a result, the hotline's professionals are fairly prompt and tend to respond within a day.
In sum, four simple bits of knowledge could save you from costly repairs, potential threats to your safety, and even litigation. Owning a home is a great feat that comes with outstanding responsibility, but once you master the concept of knowing your boundaries, those responsibilities are rewarding. This understanding will guarantee a prosperous future for you as a homeowner and as a fellow neighbor.
About the author: Rachelle Wilber is a freelance writer living in the San Diego, California area. She graduated from San Diego State University with her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Media Studies. She tries to find an interest in all topics and themes, which prompts her writing. When she isn't on her porch writing in the sun, you can find her shopping, at the beach, or at the gym. Follow her on Twitter and Facebook.
