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New Home Wishlist
U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development

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The Basics
What part of town (or country) do you want to live in? ______________ What price range would you consider? No less than _______ but no more than ________ Are schools a factor and, if so, what do you need to take into consideration (e.g., want specific school system, want kids to be able to walk to school, etc.)? ____________________________ Do you want an older home or a newer home (less than 5 years old)? _________ What kind of houses would you be willing to see? ___One story ____2 story ___split foyer ____bi-level ____tri-level ___ townhouse or condo ___mobile home What style house appeals to you most? ___ contemporary ___ traditional ___ southwestern ___ colonial ___ no preference How much renovation would you be willing to do? A lot ____ A little ____ None! ____ Do you have to be close to public transportation? ___ yes ___no Do you have any physical needs that must be met, such as wheelchair access? _______ Do you have any animals that will require special facilities? ___ yes ___ no If so, what? ____________

The Basics

What part of town (or country) do you want to live in? ______________
What price range would you consider? No less than _______ but no more than ________
Are schools a factor and, if so, what do you need to take into consideration (e.g., want specific school system, want kids to be able to walk to school, etc.)? ____________________________
Do you want an older home or a newer home (less than 5 years old)? _________
What kind of houses would you be willing to see? ___One story ____2 story ___split foyer ____bi-level ____tri-level ___ townhouse or condo ___mobile home
What style house appeals to you most? ___ contemporary ___ traditional ___ southwestern ___ colonial ___ no preference
How much renovation would you be willing to do? A lot ____ A little ____ None! ____
Do you have to be close to public transportation? ___ yes ___no
Do you have any physical needs that must be met, such as wheelchair access? _______
Do you have any animals that will require special facilities? ___ yes ___ no
If so, what? ____________

The Lots
	Must Have Like to Have
Large yard (1 acre or more)	__________ _________
Small yard (less than 1 acre)	__________ _________
Fenced yard	__________ _________
Garage	__________ _________
Carport	__________ _________
Patio/deck	__________ _________
Pool	__________ _________
Outdoor spa	__________ _________
Extra parking	__________ _________
Other buildings (barn, shed, etc.)	__________ _________
Special view	__________ _________ Of what? ___________
The Interior	How many bedrooms must you have?__________ would you like to have? _________
How many bathrooms do you want? __________	How big would you like your house to be (square feet)? No less than _____ but no more than _____
What features do you want to have in your house?
	Must Have Like to Have
Air conditioning	__________ _________
Wall-to-wall carpet	__________ _________
Ceramic tile	__________ _________
Hardwood floors	__________ _________
Eat-in kitchen	__________ _________
Separate dining room	__________ _________
Formal living room	__________ _________
Family room	__________ _________
Greatroom	__________ _________
Separate den or library	__________ _________
Basement	__________ _________
Separate laundry room	__________ _________
Fireplace	__________ _________
Workshop	__________ _________
No interior steps	__________ _________
“In-law” apartment	__________ _________
Spa in bathroom	__________ _________
Lots of windows (light)	__________ _________
Community features	__________ _________
Do you want to live in an area with a Community Association?	______yes ______no
What else do you want in your community?
	Must Have Like to Have
Community pool	__________ _________
Golf course	__________ _________
Basketball court	__________ _________
Tennis courts	__________ _________
Gated community or doorman	__________ _________
Clubhouse/activities	__________ _________

Are there any other special features or needs that you must consider when you’re looking for a home?
Greatroom normally combines living room/family room and possibly dining room and kitchen Community Associations (also called Condo, Homeowners, or Improvement Associations) do a lot of different things for your neighborhood. Some regulate the outside appearance of your home and yard, while others simply keep up community property. Community Associations are run by the residents of that community--sort of like a neighborhood government. When you buy a home in a community with a Homeowners Association, you agree to abide by their regulations and rules--so you should know what they are before you buy. Nearly all Community Associations collect fees (which are in addition to your mortgage) to pay to maintain community property such as a swimming pools, parks, a clubhouse, or to offer services like extra security patrols and doormen. If you look at a home in an area in which there is a community association, be sure to ask about the fees - you will pay them in addition to your regular mortgage payments.
We would like to thank the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the above information. Please visit their web site at www.hud.gov

Are there any other special features or needs that you must consider when you’re looking for a home?

Greatroom normally combines living room/family room and possibly dining room and kitchen Community Associations (also called Condo, Homeowners, or Improvement Associations) do a lot of different things for your neighborhood. Some regulate the outside appearance of your home and yard, while others simply keep up community property.
Community Associations are run by the residents of that community--sort of like a neighborhood government. When you buy a home in a community with a Homeowners Association, you agree to abide by their regulations and rules--so you should know what they are before you buy.
Nearly all Community Associations collect fees (which are in addition to your mortgage) to pay to maintain community property such as a swimming pools, parks, a clubhouse, or to offer services like extra security patrols and doormen. If you look at a home in an area in which there is a community association, be sure to ask about the fees - you will pay them in addition to your regular mortgage payments.

We would like to thank the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the above information. Please visit their web site at www.hud.gov

New Home WishlistU.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development

New Home Wishlist
U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development