What to Look for When Buying a New House
Reader’s Question:
After my divorce, I was granted the full custody to my three daughters. We sold the old house and will be relocating. I am having difficult time though in determining my housing needs because I can’t help thinking about our old house. But in a practical sense, what should I look for in purchasing a new house?
Brenda
Dallas, TX
Yes, it is indeed difficult to look for a new home especially if you have been attached to the old one. However, soon enough, you and your daughters will find a new home to start anew. What you need first is to take your time and think carefully about each house you see. You may ask your real estate agent to point out the pros and cons of each home from a professional standpoint. Your new home should be suitable for your way of living, with spaces and features that appeal to the whole family. Before you begin looking at homes in Dallas, it’s best to make a list of your priorities – things like location and size.
You can establish a set of practical requirements and a “dream house wish list.” Practical requirements are the things that a house must have for you to consider it, while a ” dream house wish list” covers the things that you’d like to have but aren’t essential.
Here are some of things you need to consider:
- Enough room / space for both the present and the future
- Number of bedrooms and bathrooms
- House structure
- Plumbing/mechanical systems
- The yard
- Floor plan
- Pay attention to the home’s surroundings
- Location of the house
- Size of the house
- Accessibility to public transportation / work and school
Most of all imagine the house in all weather conditions. If you think
That you would be happy in this place all year round, then this is what you should look for in a house.
