Seven Steps to Buying a Home
Step 3: Find Your Home
So you've met with your banking institution, and now you're ready to begin your search. But how or where do you start? There are a lot of homes out there, and diving in without a guide can become overwhelming and confusing. The right home will meet all your important needs, and as many of your additional wants as possible.
Some questions you might ask yourself include:
You'll learn as you look at homes, your priorities will probably adjust along the way.
Some questions you might ask yourself include:
- What facilities are crucial for you and your family?
- How much living space do you need and why?
- Which is more important: location or size of your home?
- Would you be interested in a home that needs renovations?
- How important is home appreciation?
- Is neighbourhood stability a priority?
- Is accessibility to main roads and schools a priority?
- What features are not negotiable in your new property?
You'll learn as you look at homes, your priorities will probably adjust along the way.