DECIDING WHAT YOU WANT Logically, the first step to finding the right home is to determine what you’re actually looking for. There are a lot of homes on the market at any one time, and looking at them all is not the best way to spend your time. To make your home search more efficient, ask yourself these three focus questions :
1. Where do I want to live? This is your first decision. What communities or neighbourhoods do you want to consider? Is it important to be near schools, shopping centres, recreation facilities, places of worship, hospitals, or other amenities? Will you require public transportation? 2. What type of home do I want? What style of home is best for you? It could be a detached, a semi-detached, a bungalow, a split-level, a two-storey, a duplex, a townhouse — the options are endless! You may also want to consider your ideal lot size and the age of the home. 3. What are my must-haves and deal-breakers? What are the most important features for you in a home? A basement? A garage? A pool or a fireplace? How many bathrooms?Bedrooms? Do you have family members with special needs? What do you absolutely not want in a home?
Refer to the “MY DREAM HOME” worksheet in the Resources Section at the back of this Resource Guide for a detailed list of home options.
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