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YOUR HOUSING NEEDS.....

After knowing what your budget will allow, you are ready to take the next step in realistically defining your housing needs/wants so you have a direction in which to work. Buying a home consists of both a science and an art. The science part is the legal & financing section, while the art is finding a property that you can be happy living in not only today, but also in the future.

Your best preparation for buying a home is to be clear about your needs, your financial ability, your preferences and your prejudices. Know and understand the path which you intend to follow while in this home for x number of years. Will you be starting a family, acquiring a roommate, or needing additional space for a pet?

Central considerations - Style & location of home
Divide these in numerous categories such as:

General information to consider:

  • Price range
  • Approximate location
  • School district
Specific information to consider:

  • Age
  • Style i.e., single, twin, townhouse/row, condominium
  • Type of Ownership
  • Lot size
  • Number of Bedrooms

Your focus should be on the location and general quality of the property. Don't chase unrealistic dreams or focus on a special feature. Remember this is a large investment and you must consider the benefit of resale. Price can be worked out with the seller given the fact that you start with a down-to-earth, well educated offer.


There are 2 phases to the house hunting strategy.

Once you get the feeling of the different areas and an idea about the purchase prices in the given neighborhood of your choice, you then:

  • Draw up a list of specifications, then
  • Search for the property to fill your determined specifications.

"NEEDS VS. WANTS"
Items to Consider

  • Commuting Time
  • Setting/Lot Size
  • School District
  • Public Transportation
  • Zoning Laws
  • Style
  • Exterior
  • Number of Bedrooms
  • Number of Baths
  • Number of Garages
  • Master Bath
  • Family Room/Great Room
  • Basement Full/Unfinished
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Seperate Dining Room
  • Storage Space
  • Expandibility
  • Fix-up House
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Fireplace


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Information contained herein is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed, subject to change without notice.