Shopping for a home can be mind boggling because their will always be something you love or hate about the house you are looking at. Of course it's easy to turn away from a house that you find fault with. But, what about a house that you immediately fall in love with --the way it rests perfectly on the property, the cleanliness of it, the way it is decorated and other aspects of its design that make it your dream house. However, if you don't take hold of your emotions and do some hardcore research, you might, like many other homeowners, find that you have made the biggest mistake of your life. Because, unfortunately, after you move in, you find out that there are many faults that you simply chose to ignore.
To make sure your dream house is just that you must make a checklist of all the things you want and need in your new home. For example, look at the layout of the home and make sure that the configuration fits the furniture you have. Draw a plan as to how you would like the living room (for example) lay out and make sure the space in the new house will accommodate your furniture in a way that will be convenient and comfortable. With the expense of a new mortgage, you don't want to have to run out and buy all new furniture to make things fit.
IF you have children or are planning on having children, make sure the house is large enough to accommodate their needs as well. You may think a two-bedroom home is perfect at the moment, but what if you plan on one room as a study and your one child has a sibling? On the other hand, if you have older children who may soon be leaving home, you may want to consider a smaller home considering the future and making do for the children until they leave.
A pool in the back yard is a lovely, added touch but at the same time, you must consider the expense of maintaining this pool. This also applies to a large yard that is manicured to perfection. A large, beautiful yard filled with trees and flowers is beautiful, but it too takes money to keep it looking good. Thing about where the house is located. If you are looking in a rural area and use to living in the city, those long drives to the grocery store may be something you have not thought about.
The best advice whenever you decide to buy a house is to consider everything, and there will be a lot of decisions to be made. Take your time - don't rush into the decision before you have looked at several homes before deciding which is truly your dream home.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Richard sells real estate in the San Gabriel Valley which is about 12 miles South of Los Angeles. For more information, visit his website at http://www.westsangabrielvalleyrealestate.com
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