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House hunting is full of obstacles, but if you have a disability, your circumstances may create unique hurdles. A disability refers to any physical or mental impairment that limits one or multiple major life activities. Your ability to walk, speak, breathe, work or perform other manual tasks could be affected. However, this should not stand in the way of you finding your dream home — one that considers accessibility and allows you to live as independently as possible.
Starting the House Hunting Process
Before you begin house hunting, ensure your choice of Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods allows you to live the life you want. Can you easily navigate the community? Do you have access to medical care, work, or other necessities?
Additionally, think about your budget. If you do not understand what you can afford, you may search endlessly and find no properties in your range. Worse, you could try to purchase a home you don't have money for. Be realistic about prices and do not overbid on a home. Look for home-buying programs that assist people with disabilities. For instance, a Home Ownership Voucher Program helps moderate to low-income families with disabled family members buy a home.
According to experts, purchasing a home account for a significant percentage of a household's net worth. Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you may ever make. It makes sense to find a house that allows you to live without restrictions.
Once you’ve decided on a location and worked out your budget, connect with experienced and knowledgeable realtor Antonio Ortega LLC to find a Fort Lauderdale home that meets your needs.
Finding Accessible Options
Accessible housing refers to homes that support your lifestyle. Some accessible options to consider include:
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Wide doorways for
wheelchair access
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Countertops at your
height
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Grab bars and disability
accommodations in the bathroom
Other accessibility options to keep in mind are acoustics for people who are deaf or textures on the floor for people who are blind.
Some homes do not have accessibility options, so you may need to make modifications to the property. For example, if you have steps to the entrance, consider removing them upon purchase or installing a ramp for easier access.
Moving Without the Stress
No matter your excitement for the new place, moving comes with its share of stress. You can stay organized and frustration-free by creating to-do lists. For example, one to-do list may include all of your disconnection dates for utilities, whereas another may consist of organization and packing ideas. Keep a notebook close by to create lists for jobs you need to complete before moving day.
Do not wait to begin putting your belongings in moving boxes. Start packing one room at a time to ease your stress. For example, if you have a storage closet you rarely open, start organizing and packing items from there first. Packing usually takes twice as long as you imagine, so plan to begin the process early.
Consider moving services to keep the move from becoming physically and emotionally draining. When you hire a moving service, others do the heavy lifting while taking extra care of your fragile items.
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