Home Buying Wish List

The following worksheet (with lines to write on) can be printed from this link:

http://www.hud.gov/buying/wishlist.pdf

 

The Basics

1. What part of town (or country) do you want to live in?

2. What price range would you consider? No less than but no more than

3. Are schools a factor and, if so, what do you need to take into consideration (e.g., want

specific school system, want kids to be able to walk to school, etc.)?

4. Do you want an older home or a newer home (less than 5 years old)?

5. What kind of houses would you be willing to see?

One story 2 story split foyer bi-level tri-level

townhouse or condo mobile home

6. What style house appeals to you most?

contemporary traditional southwestern colonial no preference

7. How much renovation would you be willing to do? A lot A little None!

8. Do you have to be close to public transportation? yes no

9. Do you have any physical needs that must be met, such as wheelchair access? yes

no

10. Do you have any animals that will require special facilities? yes no

If so, what?

11. The Lot

Must Have Would Like to Have

Large yard (1 acre or more)

Small yard (less than 1 acre)

Fenced yard

Garage

Carport

Patio/deck

Pool

Outdoor spa

Extra parking

Other buildings (barn, shed, etc.)

Special view Of what?

The Interior

12. How many bedrooms must you have? would you like to have?

13. How many bathrooms do you want?

14. How big would you like your house to be (square feet)? No less than

But no more than

15. What features do you want to have in your house?

Must have Would Like to Have

Air conditioning

Wall-to-wall carpet

Ceramic tile

Hardwood floors

Eat-in kitchen

Separate dining room

Formal living room

Family room

Greatroom

Separate den or library

Basement

Separate laundry room

Fireplace

Workshop

No interior steps

"In-law" apartment

Spa in bathroom

Lots of windows (light)

Community features

16. Do you want to live in an area with a Community Association? yes no

17. What else do you want in your community?

Must have Would like to have

Community pool

Golf course

Basketball court

Tennis courts

Gated community

or doorman

Clubhouse/activities

18. Are there any other special features or needs that you must consider when you're looking

for a home?