Home buyer Misstep #5: Not knowing what is truly important to you
While most home buyers have a list of items that could be
considered deal breakers (i.e.: square footage or neighborhood preference),
many buyers do not stop to consider “consequences” of their deal breaker items,
or even of their wish list items. For example, you might insist on a quiet
neighborhood. Quiet neighborhoods are good. But if you have children, a quiet
neighborhood might mean there are no neighborhood kids for your children to
play with. Or if you want a property with views, you may want to consider the
fact that most available properties with views are in more rural settings (i.e.
away from the nearest grocery store and hospital). For me, being close to the Air Force Base was absolutely necessary. Yes, it's convenient. But the "consequence" is hearing the jets on a regular basis. Luckily, I happen to enjoy not only seeing them, but hearing them as well. Ultimately, only you can answer the question of what is truly important to you, but make sure to take into account both the positives and the negatives of each “deal breaker” item you list.
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