Help Me Find My Dream Home!

Make yourself a cup of coffee, relax, and think about what you really want in a home. Here is a list questions you can answer to help you decide what's important as you begin the search for your dream home.

1. What part of town do you want to live in?

2. What price range have you been pre-approved for? What is the top dollar amount you will not exceed?

3. Do you have a specific school system you want your children to be in? Are there other school systems you would consider?

4. Do you want an older home or a new home?

5. How much renovation would you be willing to do? None, a little, or a total redo?

6. Do you have a preference of a one story, two story, split foyer, townhouse, or condo?

7. What style of home appeals to you most? Traditional, colonial, contemporary, Mediterranean, southwestern, or no preference?

8. Do you need to be close to public transportation?

9. How many bedrooms do you need? How many do you want?

10. How many bathrooms do you need? How many do you want?

11. What features do you want the kitchen to have?
*Double ovens
*Gas or electric cook top
*Granite counter tops
*Tile back splash
*Island
*Eat-in area
*Walk-in pantry
*Keeping room

12. What important features do you want the home to have?
*Fireplace
*Hardwood floors
*Tile in bathrooms
*Jetted tub
*Walk-in closets
*Bonus room
*Finished basement
*Workshop
*In-law suite

12. What exterior features are important to you?
*Acreage
*Special view
*Professional landscaping
*Fenced yard
*Pool
*Hot tub
*Screened deck
*Extra parking

13. Do you want to live in an area with community features? Which ones are important to you?
*Gated community
*Clubhouse
*Community pool
*Tennis courts
*Golf course

14. Are there any other features or needs that you want to consider when you’re looking for a home?
*Square footage of home
*Size of rooms
*Age of roof
*Age of heating and air units
*Condition of carpet
*Condition of paint inside and out

You probably will not find a home with all of the features that you want, so decide which ones are the most important to you. Which ones can you absolutely not live without? Some people will sacrifice square footage for a view, while others don't care about anything but lots of space. The most important thing is that you find a place you can call home.