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LOOKING AT HOMES
Touring homes is exciting as you anticipate finding the home you'vebeen dreaming of. "I love it" may be the three words youmutter when you first step into a home, but does this mean you've found"the one"? Or could it mean your emotions got the best of youwhen you walked into the kitchen and saw the perfectly restored cabinetsand countertops you've always wanted?When it comes time to tour homes it's important to keep your emotionsin check and take a clear-headed, critical eye approach. Remember, youcan change superficial elements like paint and wallpaper. Rooms can lookcompletely different with your possessions in place and with a fewchanges to the decor. Be sure to take a step back and considerthe more permanent attributes of the home like countertops, fixtures,and the floor plan. Although changes can be made to these elements too,remember remodeling costs both time and money. You'll also want toconsider your lifestyle and how you will use the home. If you have smallchildren, you may need a first-floor bathroom and bedrooms that areclose to the master. If you like to entertain, you may want to considera larger dining room or how rooms flow from one to another toaccommodate a large gathering.Don't be surprised if ... more

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