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How will you know when you see the house of your dreams?
A common reply is always “I’ll know it when I see it!” However,
if you logically analyze your needs ahead of time, you’ll be
better equipped to make an educated decision when you have an emotional
response to a house that you see. This section will help you determine
and prioritize which characteristics are most important to you in a
home. Surely you have heard the common real estate theory that there
are three things to consider when buying a house: “Location,
location, location!” While there are other important factors
to consider when choosing a home, answering the following questions
will remind you how important location is in your decision:
Geography
- Will you be looking in urban, suburban, semi-rural or rural
areas?
- Is the area sparsely populated, medium or high?
- Do you have a preference with regard to natural features
like woods, hills, and lowland?
- Do you have a preference to be near water such as rivers,
lakes, streams and ponds?
- How will you be commuting to work?
- How long will your commute be? Do you need to be near
public transportation?
Surrounding Areas
- What are the characteristics of the surrounding areas for
shopping?
- Is there a central commercial district?
- Are there any shopping malls?
- Are there any supermarket shopping centers?
- Are there department stores and drug stores?
Neighborhood Focus
- What is the general appearance?
- Are the homes well maintained?
- What are the main types/styles of homes?
- Do the homes appear to be “newer” or “older”? • How
far apart are the houses?
- How well are the lawns maintained?
- Are there many visible property enhancements such as swimming
pools, fences, decks and patios or extensive landscaping?
- Are vehicles primarily parked in garages and driveways,
or are they parked on the street?
- Are there emergency personnel stations such as fire and
police close by?
- How close is the nearest hospital?
- What are the local ordinances in regard to pets, parking,
lawns, etc.?
Schools
- Are there both public and parochial schools?
- Are they equipped to handle special needs if needed?
- How do children primarily get to school?
- What is the teacher per student ratio?
- How well do students perform on standardized test scores?
- Are there after-school activities offered?
- What type of sports programs and clubs are offered?
- What is the percentage of children that graduate?
- What is the percentage of graduating students that go
onto college?
Work Issues
- How long will your commute be?
- How many methods can you use to get there, such as walking,
driving, car pool, taxi bus route, or train?
Recreation and Entertainment
- What forms of entertainment are offered?
- What types of indoor and outdoor sports facilities are
available?
- Are there public parks, country clubs, and/or sports teams
close by?
Community Involvement
- Do the neighbors socialize regularly?
- Do they hold block parties or picnics?
- Is there a Home Ownerçs Association? How active are they
in the community?
- Is there a PTA?
- Is there a Neighborhood Watch program in place?
Find out the answer to each of these questions, and then determine which
items are important to you and which you can live without. |
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