So you just purchased in the peak of the market and now you’re worried if you overpaid.

Don’t worry, here’s a list of best practices to ensure you continue to make your home a good investment.

Don’t Panic!

Real estate ebbs and flows, but on average the trend is always up. Property values always go up over the long haul, so don’t worry.

You’re a homeowner now. If you didn’t get the best deal this year, it’s almost guaranteed that you’ll be so grateful 5 years from now that you purchased when you did.

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Don’t Make Any Unnecessary Renovations

This goes for pulling the trigger on renovations too soon as well. It’s exciting to own your first home and you may have many ideas that you want to implement, but when inflation is up, the cost of materials is up to.

This means your renovation will cost way more than it normally would, making it extremely difficult to recoup any of the costs of those renovations when it comes to adding value to your home.

Maintain Your Home

A properly maintained home is a valuable home. One day you may choose to sell and at that time you want your property to be in tip top shape.

Follow proper maintenance to keep your home’s components running smoothly through all seasons. For home maintenance tips sent to you throughout the year download my home buyer guide below to join my newsletter.