When you’re buying a home, you have to prioritize features (unless you’re very wealthy and don’t need priorities). One system that many have found helpful is coming up with A, B and C columns for your housing desires: Must-Haves, Would-Like-To-Haves and Would-Be-Awesome-But-Don’t-Needs.
Of course, the A-column takes priority. So, what are those A-list things, and how many of them can you truly afford? Let’s run down a (non-exhaustive) list of possible items for you to choose from, and then you can develop your B and C columns from there, as well. Happy house hunting!
- Near work
- Near good schools
- Two stories
- Air conditioning
- Number of bedrooms (circle one): 2, 3, 4, 5 or more
- Number of bathrooms: 2, 3, 4 or more
- Near shopping
- Near churches
- Quiet street
- Cul-de-sac
- Big yard
- Certain city: ________________.
- Basement
- Fence – privacy
- Fence – picket
- Attached garage
- More-than-two-car garage
- Driveway in front
- Driveway in back
- Natural gas extension
- New appliances
- Vaulted ceilings
- Near city park
- Near or on water
- Younger than 20 years old
- Older than 80 years old
- Near natural area or preserve
- Near highway
- Near airport
- Newer roof
- Newer siding
- Swimming pool
- Concrete driveway
- Brick siding
- Newer windows
- Tile floors
- Carpet
- Rec room
- Guest room
- Den
- Misc.: ____________________
Organizing Your Kitchen
