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When
trying to decide what style of home to buy, it’s a good idea to draw up a
master list of all the features you want your new home to have. The New Home
Features Checklist can help you. Try to be honest about what you’re looking
for. Your vision will likely change based on what’s available.
This may not be the dream home you’d buy if you won the lottery, but rather
the home that you and your family can afford now and that will meet your
needs for the next few years. Buying a home involves many financial
considerations. Step 3: Calculate Your Costs will help you determine exactly
how much house you can afford.
Make a list of all the features you want in your new home
Be realistic and
consider all the options. Consider such questions as: Are you starting a
family or having more children? How many bedrooms will you need? Will a home
office be required?
Dravid and Reema set priorities in choosing their new home.
When considering your move, you may want to identify neighbourhood features
that benefit you and the environment. Your Next Move provides a helpful
checklist to compare the advantages of various neighbourhoods.
If you think you’ll need more space, consider buying a larger home now or
one with the potential for renovation or an addition.
To learn more about
Eco Architecture, Click here.
Consider compiling this list with the help of your real estate
representative or builder, who can help you decide which features are
important and suggest ones you have overlooked. The section on Choosing Your
Team provides helpful suggestions for selecting a real estate
representative.
Make sure your real estate representative keeps a copy of your list to help
pre-screen the houses you’ll look at. This list should be revised as you
look at houses and see what is actually available in your price range and
preferred locations.
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