Real Estate Wants And Needs When House Hunting

Before starting your search for a property to buy think carefully about your wants and needs. Get a piece of paper and decide your priorities. Think about:

- Price range

- Building style/design

- Newly constructed

- Remodeled older home

- Fixer upper in need of renovation

- Minimum bedroom number

- Garaging

- Off street parking

- Room for relatives to stay

- Bathroom number

- Family room- Fire place

- Office/den

- Hardwood floors

- Swimming pool / Spa

- Workshop

- Central air conditioning

- Work locations

- Special zoning or location

- Yard size

- School district

When doing your home search here are some other things to consider:

- What are your day to day and future needs?

- A condo or townhouse will relieve you of yard work and exterior maintenance.

- Do you enjoy repairing things and doing maintenance?

- A PUD may have private recreational facilities such as a pool and play parks.

- Larger lots can give room for additions, play areas, outdoor living and swimming pools.

- Older houses have great charm, but may need updating.

- New homes offer the latest design features and are often more energy efficient.

- A fixer upper can dramatically increase in value.