{"id":2806,"date":"2017-06-08T10:33:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-08T10:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ruutmeetrid.ee\/ru\/?p=2806"},"modified":"2017-06-08T10:33:00","modified_gmt":"2017-06-08T10:33:00","slug":"how-to-decide-if-a-home-is-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ruutmeetrid.ee\/ru\/2017\/06\/08\/how-to-decide-if-a-home-is-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Decide If A Home Is Right For You"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u00a0Avoid the square footage trap<\/h2>\n

\"Avoid<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes buyers get hung up comparing houses on the market based on square footage. That’s a good starting point but a 2,000-square-foot house with 10-foot ceilings is often going to cost more than one with 10-foot ceilings. And a house with granite countertops will often list for more than one with low-cost finishes,\u201d says Cindy Jones of Crawford Olson Real Estate in of McCall, Idaho<\/div>\n

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Don’t expect perfection<\/h2>\n

\"dont<\/p>\n

\u201cIt’s nearly impossible to find a perfect house,\u201d says Pat Trainor of Coldwell Banker of High Country Realty. \u201cAnd it’s rare for a buyer to walk into a home and say it’s perfect in every way.\u201d So think in terms of how you can make this your perfect home by making few changes to the things you don’t like<\/div>\n

Choose a floor plan, not the finishes<\/h2>\n

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\u201cYou can change out finishes, such as tile, paint and countertops, for less money than changing a floor-plan. Choose a house with a dining room, kitchen and living area that are the right size for your life, then tweak the finishes later,\u201d says Cindy Jones of Crawford Olson Real Estate in McCall, Idaho.<\/div>\n

Choose from what’s available (or wait)<\/h2>\n

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After looking at several houses, ask yourself which house is the best choice available. \u201cUsually one will stand out for you,\u201d says Pat Trainor of Coldwell Banker of High Country Realty. If you still don’t feel like it’s time to buy, wait for another home to come to market, expand your search criteria, or adjust your expectations.<\/div>\n

Don’t choose based on investment<\/h2>\n

\"dont<\/p>\n

For most people, a house is also a home\u2014a source of comfort, safety, happiness, entertainment and well-being. A home that’s a great financial investment is only a smart choice if it satisfies your need for home comforts, as well<\/p>\n

Choose the neighborhood, not just the house<\/h2>\n

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If you have to decide between a great house in an area that doesn’t appeal to you, or a house that’s slightly less appealing in a neighborhood of people with similar values, interests, and ages, choose the latter. \u201cIt can mean great social opportunities for the entire family,\u201d says Pat Trainor.<\/div>\n

Choose a house that speaks to you<\/h2>\n

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\u201cEven as a seasoned agent, when I walk into a house, I formulate an impression almost immediately,\u201d says Pat Trainor of Coldwell Banker of High Country Realty. \u201cIs this a happy house or does it depress me? Trust your first impression is always my advice.\u201d<\/div>\n

Include new furniture in your costs<\/h2>\n

\"Include<\/p>\n

Often, a new house feels like a new start and you’ll want new furniture to fill all those pretty rooms. Keep this in mind as you calculate your costs. If money’s an issue and you’re choosing between two houses, choose the one that will accommodate your existing furniture can be a wiser choice<\/div>\n

Know your non-negotiables<\/h2>\n

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Choosing a house requires lots of rational thought but certain things, even if they’re quirky or personal, need to be included in the decision as well. If hearing traffic in the distance will drive you crazy, or you don’t like the idea of malls and stores nearby, tell your agent early on that this is a non-negotiable.<\/p>\n

Buy a life, not an address<\/h2>\n

\"Buy<\/p>\n

No matter how lovely a home is, if it doesn’t fit your lifestyle, it won’t make you happy in the long run. If you’re a hiker, a charming house near the city’s center won’t be a good match. If you love to cook, a lovely house with a tiny galley kitchen will eventually disappoint. And if you’re big entertainers, a house without decks, a big yard, and lots of room to park will become a frustration<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u00a0Avoid the square footage trap \u201cSometimes buyers get hung up comparing houses on the market based on square footage. That’s a good starting point but a 2,000-square-foot house with 10-foot ceilings is often going to cost more than one with 10-foot ceilings. And a house with granite countertops will often list for more than one […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[103],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruutmeetrid.ee\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2806"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruutmeetrid.ee\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruutmeetrid.ee\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruutmeetrid.ee\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruutmeetrid.ee\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2806"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ruutmeetrid.ee\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2806\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2834,"href":"https:\/\/ruutmeetrid.ee\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2806\/revisions\/2834"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruutmeetrid.ee\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2806"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruutmeetrid.ee\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2806"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruutmeetrid.ee\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2806"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}