| Before you start looking,
make a list of what you want and need. Once your list is made,
go back over it and decide what is most important -- which items
are musts and which you are willing to give up. Assign each
item a priority so that you will know what to look for as you
begin house hunting.
Location
Deciding where you want to live may be the single most important
factor in choosing a home. Proximity to employment centers,
shopping centers, schools, major traffic arteries, and other
attractions are important and have significant influences
on value.
Your choice of location may be limited somewhat by the price
you can afford. Even so, make sure you consider such things
as:
- prices of properties and property taxes;
- distance to work, schools, shopping, and entertainment;
- proposed changes in land use such as commercial shopping
centers and roads, and potential hazards such as flooding
and noise from a nearby airport or highways.
Type of Home and Lot
A single-family detached home typically provides more living
space and land area than other types of living units and permits
you greater freedom (less restrictions) to remodel, expand,
paint, and alter the appearance.
If you don't like spending leisure time on yard work, consider
a condo or garden (patio) home. Condos and garden homes often
offer shared greenbelts and garden areas or membership in
private recreational facilities such as swimming, golf, and
tennis.
New vs. older homes
Preowned homes usually have established yards, and the neighborhood
or subdivision is usually built-out. On the other hand, they
may require more maintenance.
New homes are not without problems. Although they require
less maintenance in the first few years, you may have to put
in landscaping and call the builders back to correct faults.
And if buildings are still active in the area, you may have
to endure nearby construction.
You could already have your dream home in mind. Then again,
you might not know what you like until you see it. Either
way, TechValley Homes Real Estate will listen to your preferences
and help you find the perfect home. Contact
us today!
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