Buyers: It is Time for A Drive

Location, Location, Location, still the most important item on a home buyer’s list.  For good reason, ultimately the right location for you is what determines your family’s happiness.

Its not sale price or interest rates, these are important, however interest rates fluctuate and new mortgage products and programs are continually introduced to the market.

Additional square footage and lot size are also nice, extra space for storage, a rec room or gym, an outside entertaining space add enjoyment, create value and shared memories that bond your family closer together.

If you are in the wrong neighbourhood, none of the above matters. An area that does not fit your families lifestyle is going to have you moving sooner than you would want. If you have young children you want an area with other kids, cared for playgrounds, inviting school grounds.

Is a well maintained yard your pride and joy? You may want to make sure that your neighbours care as much as you do.

You thrive on peace and tranquility, you may not want to live in an area near the local college or university.

This weekend gives you a great opportunity. Drive around the areas you are thinking about moving to. Look carefully at the surroundings.

Lots of Hallowe’en decorations, you are in a kid friendly zone, no decorations it is an area of peace and tranquility. Shopping carts all over the neighbourhood, you are probably in a rowdier area.

Get out and walk around, if given a chance talk to some of the people who live there and get some real feedback.

There is so much about your living space you won’t find in MLS, a showing or a home inspection.

It is about finding the space to call your place.

Happy House Hunting.