Creating a Wish List on paper will help you decide whichhome you should buy! There are many things to consider when thinking of yournew home and making a wish list. You can create check boxes to help you weedout the less than satisfactory homes. Be sure to prioritize your list so thateach item will not count as much as other items.

A few Things To Consider

Community
Select a community that will allow you to best live your daily life. Manypeople choose communities based on schools. Do you want access to shopping andpublic transportation Is access to local facilities like libraries and museumsimportant to you Or do you prefer the peace and quiet of a rural communityWhen you find places that you like, talk to people that live there. They knowthe most about the area and will be your future neighbors. More than anything,you want a neighborhood where you feel comfortable in.

Schools
You can get information about school systems by contacting the city or countyschool board or the local schools. Your real estate agent may also beknowledgeable about schools in the area.

Resale Value
Your real estate agent can give you a ballpark figure by showing you comparablelistings. If you are working with a real estate agent, they should have accessto comparable sales maintained on a database. You should consider features thatwill increase the value of your home in the years to come.