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In 2021, prospective home buyers want to know what they’re investing in with their next home. They have a long list of features for their future home, including must-haves, nice-to-haves, and purely luxury features that wouldn’t make or break a deal. Navigating which features fall into which categories can be difficult for people who are inexperienced in sorting through the available home features. The Milano Team offers this list of some of the most sought-after home features found on the housing market in 2021, including the latest features in new construction houses in Pennsylvania!

Once first-time home buyers in Pennsylvania have settled on the house and are ready to move in, the next thing on their minds is how they are going to decorate it. They have visions of the style they want to go with, how the bedroom will look, and where the love seat should go. However, most first-time homebuyers do not realize that what you have planned for your home’s interior design does not survive the first couple of months in your new home. But have no fear; the Milano Team is here to help you with these essential interior design tips for first-time home buyers. Let’s dive in:

Buying your first home can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. When you’re touring potential homes, seeing the new appliances and the smart modern furniture — plus taking in that fresh new home smell — can take your attention away from the smaller but crucial details that may come back to haunt you later. The following infographic highlights some critical but easy to overlook things for first-time homebuyers to consider when viewing a potential home. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown the American people a gigantic curveball this year. People have seen their financial situation change drastically in the months since the shutdowns began. Jobs were lost, budgets tightened, schools look different, and so many other parts of life we took for granted have changed. Amid this upheaval, you may have found that you cannot keep up with your mortgage payments the way you once did and feel like the world is closing in around you. Fortunately, in the face of this adversity, people still have options they can turn to to help them in the face of an upside-down mortgage. 

Over time, we’ve seen shifts in what homebuyers look for.  For many years, a large percentage of homebuyers were moving from the suburbs to urban centers, but the current events that have impacted metropolitan areas have reversed that trend. Homebuyers are now looking to move from the uncertainty of the city to the relative calm of the suburbs.

Buying your first home represents a significant milestone in your life — it means you’re ready to put down roots and make the commitment to staying in one place for an extended period. However, the home buying process can be a daunting process, with intricate steps and long-term financial obligations that can affect the kind of home you can buy and how long you plan on staying in one place. Having a cheat sheet with some of the essential tips and tricks to help guide you through the home buying process is critical for first-timers. Below you can find Milano Realty Group’s Complete Guide for First-Time Home Buyers!