A home-buying wish list may sound a little like a goal board where Bearspaw home buyers imagine everything from a fireplace in the bedroom to a full-fledged coffee shop in the basement. But a real wish list is a little more practical than that. It's about carving out necessities to guide buyers while they explore different neighborhoods and home styles.
Questions to Ask
Here are a few questions for all buyers to consider as they map out their list:
- What's the ideal age of the home?
- How far will children have to travel for school?
- What architectural styles fit the family's lifestyle (e.g., avoiding stairs for younger children)?
- Should the home be close to a major freeway or public transit?
- How much maintenance work will the