Tips for first time homebuyers #2
January 23, 2007
In asking visitors at an open house to describe their dream home, many do not seem to know where to start. The best starting place for house hunting is to make a list of "Must Haves" and "Wants". The "Must Haves" are those features that are necessary for you to maintain your lifestyle. For instance, if you have no children, a 4 bedroom house may not be something you "must have". If you have an informal lifestyle, a separate dining room may not be somethng you "must have". You may want those features, but they may not be a necessity.
Some " must haves" include price, schools, size, yard, etc. Great examples of "wants" could be stainless steel kitchen appliances, granite counters, vaulted ceilings and so on. features that you would like, but your "need" for a certain price range may require some compromising on these.
"Must Haves" are those features where you will not compromise; "Wants" are those where you might.
Making a list with these 2 categories will make your search easier and will probably aid you in finding your "dream home".
In asking visitors at an open house to describe their dream home, many do not seem to know where to start. The best starting place for house hunting is to make a list of "Must Haves" and "Wants". The "Must Haves" are those features that are necessary for you to maintain your lifestyle. For instance, if you have no children, a 4 bedroom house may not be something you "must have". If you have an informal lifestyle, a separate dining room may not be somethng you "must have". You may want those features, but they may not be a necessity.
Some " must haves" include price, schools, size, yard, etc. Great examples of "wants" could be stainless steel kitchen appliances, granite counters, vaulted ceilings and so on. features that you would like, but your "need" for a certain price range may require some compromising on these.
"Must Haves" are those features where you will not compromise; "Wants" are those where you might.
Making a list with these 2 categories will make your search easier and will probably aid you in finding your "dream home".
posted by shirley harry at 8:07 AM
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