Often when we shop for a home, it is only a stepping stone as we work our way up the property ladder. But a day may come you think it could be time to buy a home you could remain in for the rest of your life. Are you ready? Below are some signs that it is time to buy your forever home.

1. You don’t see yourself leaving the area. If you have fallen in love with the area where you are shopping for a home, and do not see yourself ever leaving again, that is a great sign that you may be ready for a forever home in that location.
2. Your career trajectory or income are stable. For a home to be the one you stay in for the rest of your life, you will need to be able to afford it now and in the future. Do not forget to account for property taxes.
3. Your future plans are pretty set. If your future is in flux and you still have no idea of your life path, you probably are not ready to pick a home for life. But if you are pretty sure of your future plans, that can help you choose a home that will work for you many years from now.
4. You know what you want in a house. Before you shop for the home you want to remain in for the rest of your life, you need to have a strong idea of what you want in terms of dimensions, features, and style.
5. You have your long term needs in mind. Do not forget that decades from now, you will have changes in your health, capabilities, and priorities. You may want to choose a home that will remain accessible, and a property that will be relatively easy to maintain.
6. You know you won’t get bored. Finally, one more consideration when shopping for a permanent home is your own personality. If you have a tendency to get bored after a few year with a house, then you probably are not ready to pick one that you will stay in for life.

But if you tend to get attached to homes you buy and wish you could stay in them always, then it makes sense to buy such a home when you have the chance. So long as you invest in one that has features and a style that fit your long term tastes and needs, you will probably be thrilled to stay in it for decades to come.

Buy Your Dream Home in Indiana

If you think you are ready to buy a home that you will be happy to stay in forever, Grandview Lending can help you purchase it with a competitive home loan. To schedule your consultation, please give us a call at (317) 255-0062. We can help you buy your dream home anywhere in Indiana.