Searching for that dream house? Here are a few things to help you in your efforts to find the "house".
1. Make a list of the features you want and then rank them in order of importance. This will help you focus on properties that work for all the family members.
2. The neighborhood and the surrounding area is equally important. Is the area accessible to good schools, shops, and parks? Is the area potentially noisy and near airports, construction sites or manufacturing?
3. How big is the house lot and where is it location? Is there adequate room for landscaping and green space?
4. What is the age of the house? Not all older houses are as they seems. Interior damage can be lurking behind the walls or under the floors. Remember also, that historical houses come with their own set of regulations per the local historical society.
5. What is your ideal house style? Are you more interested in a house, condo, or townhouse. As you move through the city, you will see a variety of house style. Find one that suits your style and narrow your search to that style of house.
6. Will you be making renovations or remodeling projects? Most new homeowners want to make some up grade to various rooms in the house. Whether it is the kitchen or a bathroom, renovation projects will impact the whole family while the work is underway.
7. What compromises can you handle? Let us face the facts that unless you build your house from the ground up, you may not get everything on the wish list. Be willing to make compromise you can live with.
Bottom Line: Searching for a dream house is an exciting quest. You get to explore the whole spectrum of house styles, neighborhoods, and design features. Remember the journey to finding your dream house is better than you can imagine.
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