Saving money for a down payment on a home is no easy feat, which is why I started looking into various ways to make sure that I had things sorted out like I should. I began working with a real estate agent to chat about what to do and how to start saving, and they explained how much I needed if I wanted to avoid private mortgage insurance, and when the market typically trended upwards. It was really neat for me to see everything I could do with the advice, and saving became easier after I had a clear goal. Find out more about real estate by reading this blog.
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Benefits Of Corner Lots
Cathy Frazier
If you are looking at a house on a nice corner lot, then you want to know about the good parts of living on a corner lot. The more that you see all of the good things that a corner lot has to offer, the better you are going to feel about putting in an offer. Here are the things you should realize about houses on corner lots.
Larger lot size
One way to get more land in a regular neighborhood without needing to purchase two lots is to purchase a house that comes on a corner lot. The shape of that lot will generally mean more land. This is great if you have a specific need for a bit more land, such as wanting to do a lot of gardening, to fit a swimming pool in your backyard, to have plenty of land for your dogs and kids to play on, to fit a lot of play equipment, to build a mother-in-law quarters, to add on to the house, etc.
More parking
When your house is situated on a corner lot, it means that you are going to have more places for your guests to park than someone who isn't on a corner lot. When you live in the middle of a neighborhood and have a lot of company over, you may anger some of your neighbors when you have your guests parking directly in front of their houses, especially if they use those spaces to park their own cars or tend to use the spaces for their own company.
More landscape options
When you own a home that is situated on a corner lot, you will have more options when it comes to the ways that you can set up its landscaping. For example, you can have a circular driveway installed if you want. You will also be able to plant your trees or other types of foliage in a way that forms around the corner lot, so the inner part of the yard can be kept free while you get the shade of the trees and the privacy of the foliage.
Conclusion
Now that you know some of the many things that a corner lot can mean for you and your family, you may want to seriously consider putting in that offer. Once you own the house, you may be surprised by all the other benefits that you enjoy. Learn more about homes for sale from a real estate agent.
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