Two things you need to consider here: Your NEEDS…and your WANTS. They’re two very different things.
You may need four bedrooms because of your children, or need a 3-car garage because of your three cars.
What you’ll find is your needs are fairly basic. It’s the “wants” that take a little more time to clarify. Here is a list of needs you should consider before looking for your home:
- General price range of home. We’ll cover this ahead when discussing financing options and the amount of home you can afford.
- Approximate size of home (in sq. footage). Make it a reasonable range.
- General location, area, or subdivision.
- Number of bedrooms required. Don’t forget to include any home offices or guest rooms.
- Number of bathrooms you need. Frequently determined by the number of children you have.
- Style and layout of home. Do you want a more formal plan, or a contemporary plan with great room designs, etc.
- School requirements or districts.
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