To purchase, lease or lease-purchase your first Charlotte area home? That is a question that many struggle with when relocating to a new area. What are the pros and cons of each?
The first consideration is who is moving. Are you single, married and/or moving with children? Are your children in school? With pets or without pets? These are some of the considerations to base your decision.
If you are single without pets, I suggest renting. This provides the most flexibility and less commitment. Your life is likely to experience a lot of changes so flexibility is nice.
Married? The happiness of your supporting spouse is essential. She/he is relocating to a completely new environment while you return to a similar job/work environment. The supporting spouse needs to have a local connection and a home is a great place to begin.
Children are the most important contribution that we make to society. Their stability is not negotiable. If you are not in a financial position to buy, then a lease purchase is your best alternative. A lease purchase allows your family to establish roots within a community and a school district immediately.
How do I know it is the "right" neighborhood/schools for my kids? There are many valuable resources that I share to help assure your kids are in schools you desire. No one knows your children better than you and you will know what you expect for your schools. There are a multitude of resources and I will help you navigate through the data.
Pets? That typically limits your options so a purchase is best if possible. There are always nightmare stories from land lords about pet damage. This is not to be taken personally against your pets since they are often an extension of your family.
We want everyone to feel welcome in the greater Charlotte real estate region. We want your home to be a place of happiness. Let's get together and visit Charlotte Homes for Sale and find the ideal Carolina Home for you and your family!
