What kind of home would
top your wish list?
It largely depends on where you are in life.
Are you a first-time buyer
with respectable DIY skills? An affordable fixer-upper could be just the ticket
for your entry into homeownership.
Are you just starting out
in life with a partner or spouse and plans to start a family? A property with
spare bedrooms and a yard might be something to consider – or not. Some
families prefer the convenience and amenities that come with living in a
condominium complex.
If a yard is a must-have,
then size and function are the next questions to ask yourself. What do you like or want to do outside in your
yard: garden, entertain, exercise? Here’s
a short list of possible requirements:
- Covered or uncovered patio?
- Bar or outdoor refrigerator?
- Outdoor fireplace or BBQ hookup?
- Outdoor sound system or TV?
- Garden area?
- Pool, tennis court, basketball court, batting cage?
- Room for pets, horses, livestock?
- Outdoor storage for equipment (gardening, sports, supplies)?
Is a larger garage space
for vehicles, a workshop, or storage on your list?
Maybe you are ready to
move up to your dream home; or you simply want a house with more square footage
to accommodate a growing family or extended family members.
What type of features do
you want in your new home? Walk-in closets, upgraded/updated kitchen appliances
and surfaces, fireplace, en suite bathrooms, large tub, large shower, updated
fixtures and surfaces, insulated windows, updated ceiling texture, solid vs.
hollow interior doors – there are countless options and details to consider.
What’s really important is what meets your specific needs and appeals to you
most!
On the other hand, are you
looking to downsize? Maybe you travel often, or you’re entering retirement and
want to reduce yard work and maintenance demands. Will you need a home with
accessibility features such as ramps, wider doorways, easy-open door lever
handles, or lower sinks and countertops?
Once you’ve asked yourself
(and answered) these important questions, take your information to see a
trusted real estate agent who will work hard to help you find and buy the
perfect property to match your wish list!
Have you found a
neighborhood you like but want more detailed information? Are there communities
you’d like to compare? Try out my website Neighborhood & Schools tool here: http://www.homesbynanette.com/pages/community-info
I’m a resident expert on
Yorba Linda and north Orange County real estate – feel free to call me to
discuss your new home wish list!
Nanette Shapiro
(714) 924-0781
nanette.shapiro4@gmail.com
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