Angie Rasiarmos, Real Estate Agent

These are features homeowners WISH they had 👇
If you’re building a home- you’re in a good spot reading this
I researched what current homeowners wish they had added to their homes that’s worth the extra pennies
1. Extra garage space
Storage and being able to walk around your car are key elements that homeowners don’t take for granted
A few extra feet here and there make all the difference!
2. Hardwood floors over carpet
Homeowners find that hardwood floors drop the temperature dramatically, last forever, and leave no smell or stains
Plus, it makes your home look more expensive and modern! (I’m always thinking about Resale value!)
3. MORE outlets
Avoid extension cords by putting more outlets in convenient places.
Adding outlets after your home is built becomes more difficult and expensive
TIP: Get outlets inside the master bathroom cabinets to plug in your hair dryers, electric shaver, etc
Don’t forget both ends of your kitchen island if you have one.
4. Taller ceilings for taller cabinets
With 9-foot ceilings, you can add higher cabinets in your kitchen that give you more space for storage
Plus, taller ceilings make all the difference in how big your home looks
What’s something you wish you had in your home or do have that’s a game-changer?
Let me know below! 👀

MARKET UPDATE📣
Good news- it’s acceptable to buy your first home at 38 now
All jokes aside, the average first-time home buyer age has gone up for reasons that don’t include “being lazy”
More people are having to save for longer and wait for their parent’s help for a down payment with the rise of home prices
Here are some other buyers we’ll see in 2025
💸The number of all-cash 💵 buyers has skyrocketed to record levels thanks to equity gains
🏢After the pandemic, everyone moved to the suburbs but now people are looking to move back to city centers
👩‍💻Declining marriage rates have led to more individuals entering the housing market solo.
More single women enter the market compared to single men
What are your thoughts on these buyers? Are you one of them?

No one tells you before you buy a home that you might have appraisal issues 🫢
Don’t let this scare you instead see it as preparation for your home-buying journey
If it does happen to you take a deep breath—this happens more than you think and there are several ways we can navigate this situation
We can
👉Renegotiate price with seller
*This is where my top-tier negotiating skills come in*
If the seller doesn’t budge then here’s the next option
👉See if your lender would approve of a larger down payment
or
👉If you don’t want to let go of the home you can pay the difference between the appraised value and the purchase price out of pocket
Have questions? Drop them down below 👇

🛑STOP comparing your home and showings to the luxurious homes we see on social media
Some of them may in a odd location, some of them have taken years and years to achieve, and some of them probably look like a wreck when the cameras are off
Whether you’re in your small starter home or you’re not feeling great about your current budget- know it’s a step in the right direction
This is a reminder that social media is fake, your home is beautiful the way it is, and no one’s home is sparkling and staged 24/7 and your starter home does not have to be extravagant.
Who’s in agreement? Comment NOT PERFECT below⬇️