{"id":2360,"date":"2016-07-07T15:34:22","date_gmt":"2016-07-07T15:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/?p=2360"},"modified":"2024-12-04T02:30:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T02:30:53","slug":"avoid-breaking-the-bank-as-you-buy-a-house-in-grand-rapids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/avoid-breaking-the-bank-as-you-buy-a-house-in-grand-rapids\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons to Avoid Breaking the Bank As You Buy a House in Grand Rapids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Piggy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2365\" src=\"http:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Piggy-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"Piggy\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Piggy-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Piggy-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Piggy.jpg 890w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>It is very tempting to go &#8216;all in&#8217; on a house you love, and stretch your budget to its breaking point. \u00a0When you find a house that is the right size, in\u00a0a great neighborhood, with fantastic bonus features, logic can fly out the window.<\/p>\n<p>This is especially challenging when you&#8217;ve been trying to buy a house in Grand Rapids for a long time. \u00a0Since the market is currently quite hot, homes are moving quickly. \u00a0The temptation to over-spend on a property is huge.<\/p>\n<p>However, breaking the bank for a &#8216;perfect&#8217; house is a recipe for financial disaster.<\/p>\n<p>You will be much better served by sticking to a more modest, reasonable budget that works for your finances. \u00a0Here are several reasons to stay modest as you submit your offers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a01. \u00a0Emergencies Happen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s face it &#8211; life is messy. \u00a0You get a flat tire at the worst possible moment, and have to pay out the nose for a tow truck and new wheel. \u00a0Your furnace dies on\u00a0the coldest day of the year. \u00a0A huge windstorm blows dozens of shingles off of your roof, and you have to pay to repair it.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2366\" src=\"http:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storm-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Storm\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storm-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storm-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storm.jpg 890w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>If you drop every dollar you have\u00a0into your down payment, you won&#8217;t have cash on hand to handle emergencies. \u00a0If your mortgage is too large, you won&#8217;t be able to\u00a0refill your savings account.<\/p>\n<p>The question isn&#8217;t &#8216;if&#8217; something difficult and expensive will happen&#8230; it&#8217;s when.<\/p>\n<p>When you buy a house in Grand Rapids that fits within your budget, these expenses will feel more like &#8216;annoyances&#8217; and less like\u00a0&#8216;disasters.&#8217; \u00a0And that is very valuable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. \u00a0House Values Do NOT Always Go Up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The brain is wonderful at tricking you into poor decisions. \u00a0One popular justification for a high home price is that &#8216;house values always go up.&#8217; \u00a0If your brain, your realtor, or &#8216;Joe from Work&#8217; tell you this, don&#8217;t believe them.<\/p>\n<p>Real estate works in cycles. \u00a0Individual markets go up and down all the time, and Grand Rapids is no exception. \u00a0It is nearly impossible to gauge where the market will be when you&#8217;re ready to sell the place. \u00a0If you pay top dollar for a house, it is very possible to lose money when you sell it. \u00a0This is especially true when you buy in\u00a0a hot market.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Money.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2364\" src=\"http:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Money-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Money\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Money-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Money-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Money.jpg 890w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>3. \u00a0Maximizing Your Payments = Minimizing Your Options<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you take on a mortgage that stretches your budget, you rob yourself of options. \u00a0Suddenly, that fun vacation to Florida is off the table, because all of your money is going toward the house. \u00a0You can&#8217;t try that amazing new career you&#8217;ve been dreaming of, because the drop in your paycheck would result in foreclosure. \u00a0Your kids can&#8217;t go to Space Camp, because there is just no extra money to go around.<\/p>\n<p>These examples seem harsh. \u00a0However, they are very real.<\/p>\n<p>Financial stress is terrible. \u00a0And for most people, housing is the single largest expense. \u00a0Don&#8217;t force yourself into a bad situation for the sake of a slightly larger living room or granite countertops.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. \u00a0Home Price Does NOT Equal Quality of Life<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many people opt for a more expensive house because they believe it will vastly improve their quality of life. \u00a0They think that an extra bathroom will make all the difference in the world, or that a larger basement will drastically affect their satisfaction with the home.<\/p>\n<p>It will not.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Fun.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2363\" src=\"http:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Fun-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Fun\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Fun-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Fun-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Fun.jpeg 890w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Beyond the basics, most features of a house are nice-to-have&#8230; not make-or-break.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, it&#8217;s great to buy a house in Grand Rapids with an attached garage &#8211; you don&#8217;t have to deal with as much snow in the winter. \u00a0An island in the kitchen is a great place for storage, food prep, and working on homework. \u00a0And a guest bedroom is fantastic for hosting out-of-town visitors.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is not worth breaking the bank for these features. \u00a0You will get much more joy out of a comfortable retirement, a fun vacation with friends, or peace of mind from a healthy bank balance.<\/p>\n<p>So, prioritize your most important home elements. \u00a0Choose what really matters for you and your family. \u00a0Then find a house that meets your criteria, and fits within your budget. \u00a0You will\u00a0thank yourself!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is very tempting to go &#8216;all in&#8217; on a house you love, and stretch your budget to its breaking point. \u00a0When you find a house that is the right size, in\u00a0a great neighborhood, with fantastic bonus features, logic can fly out the window. 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