The trick to buying a home without being overwhelmed is to stay organized. Keep important information and helpful tools somewhere you can always get to them, like right there in your smartphone. You’re already planning to shell out cash to buy your next home, so don’t worry about these apps charging: they’re totally free and will change the way you shop for homes.
1. Homesnap
This handy app lets you snap pics of houses to see a myriad of information on them, from what school zone they’re in to the lot boundaries and taxes. If the house is on the market, you could even access interior photos.
2. Trulia Mortgage Calculator
Mortgages are a big part of buying a home for the majority of people. Seeing likely mortgage rates and being able to compare offers in real time can hugely change your perception of the house that you’re looking at. You can avoid getting your heart set on something that’s going to strain your budget while finding out which place you love is also a great deal on the mortgage market.
3. Aroundme
This app is perfect when you don’t know much about your (potential) neighborhood. If you want to see just what this Atlanta neighborhood has to offer, just let the app use your location and then you can see results for nearby coffee shops, movie theaters, restaurants, shops, and more. From gas stations to boutiques, you can see what the neighborhood has to offer you.
4. Wikihood
This is another app that makes moving to a different area of Atlanta smooth and easy. Instead of showing you specific places to eat, shop, or hang out, Wikihood focuses on the culture and vibe of the community. You can find out when the community was established, what school districts fall into it, and more. This is a good way to get a quick overview of the community before you move into it.
5. Walk Score
The last of the neighborhood apps, Walk Score is exactly what it sounds like: it evaluates the area based on how easy it is to walk places, do things, and so forth. The more walkable an area is the more likely people are to do it, which can make getting regular exercise a snap. Plus, places with more walkers tend to be friendlier and have more activities.
6. Sherwin Williams Color Snap
The Sherwin Williams Color Snap is a great app for people who have difficulty buying a home because they can’t imagine it as their own space. It’s designed to make decorating a breeze. Simply find a color you like, whether on a pillow, someone’s wall, or nature, and take a picture of it. The app will match the color with the closest approximation to it in the Sherwin Williams paint collection.
A little secret: if you don’t want to buy that specific brand of paint, the app is still great for you. Simply take the result to a paint mixer at your local hardware store, and say you’d like to get the closest equivalent to Sherwin Williams color “Blank” but in your preferred brand of paint. They’ll mix up something close.
7. Houzz Interior Design Ideas
This app is a great way to envision a room or a house as yours. The pictures can be organized by room, style, or feature (such as “nook” or “fireplace”). If you’re having a difficult time picturing yourself in a house with a feature you’re not used to, this app can give you ideas on how to make the space your own.
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