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5 Important Features To Consider When Buying A Home by
Nef Cortez
With so many questions to consider when buying a home, a buyer
can get muddled in the myriad of details involved. However,
the following are five general pointers that a home buyer
should examine about a home's physical features as you do your
home shopping and compare different properties during the home
buying process.
1) House Size
In each residential neighborhood, houses will vary in total
square footage and the number of rooms; however, they should
not be too different. Since the 50's, house size has almost
doubled from an average of 980 square feet to an average of
2,000 square feet. When determining market value, the homes
adjacent to the house you are interested in are the most
important. If most of the nearby houses are smaller than your
house, they can act as a drag on the price appreciation of your
house. Remember if resale value is an important consideration,
you should not buy the largest house in the neighborhood.
Furthermore, if you choose to buy a small or medium house for
the neighborhood, the larger homes will help raise your home's
value.
2) The Kitchen
Family activity is usually centered around the kitchen, so this
room has become the most important room of the house. As a
general rule, homes with larger kitchens are more desirable
especially if they are equipped with modern appliances. With
today's open floor plans, the dining room and breakfast nook
should be located adjacent to the kitchen. In newer houses,
floor plans usually place the family room close to the kitchen
as well.
If there is easy access to the back yard, this is an even
greater plus, as there will be occasions for barbecues and
outdoor entertaining
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3) Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Three and four bedroom houses are the most popular among
homebuyers, so if you can stick to buying in that range you
will have more potential buyers when it comes time to resell.
There should always be at least a minimum of two bathrooms in a
house, preferably at least two and a half. At the very minimum,
look for houses that have one bathroom that is accessible to
guests or will be the one shared by the other bedrooms, and one
for the master bedroom.
4) Storage - Closets, Garages and Laundry
Walk-in closets are extremely desirable for the master bedroom.
For the rest of the house, just be sure there is plenty of
closet space. Don't forget to check for storage space for
linens and towels. Many linen closets are placed in hallways
near bathrooms.
A garage will add to the resale value and you should always
make sure to get at least a two-car garage. Lately, three-car
garages have become desirable in some areas of the country. In
addition, it should be a short trek between the garage to the
kitchen so that hauling groceries in from the car does not
become a chore that you will dread.
The laundry facilities should be located somewhere convenient
on the main floor of the house, but not in a place that it will
create an eyesore.
5) Lot and Landscaping
Even though most real estate value is usually concentrated in
the structure itself, the lot is important, too. Make sure
that the lot is as level as possible. Assuming the property is
in a typical neighborhood, look for a house that is on a lot
that is rectangular. Try to stay away from odd shaped lots or
oddly situated lots.
Yard sizes are smaller in modern homes than in older homes, but
there should still be a decently sized front and back yard.
Remember that overly landscaped properties will usually be
priced at a premium which you may not be able to recover when
you sell. You will get your best value if you choose the house
that is moderately landscaped or under-landscaped for the area.
You can always improve the landscaping during your ownership by
improving the lawn and adding bushes and trees.
As a general rule, like most things that you will buy in life,
houses have their pros and cons. You will be much more
satisfied with your purchase if you concentrate on the positive
aspects of a home that are on your "most desirable features"
checklist or those that will improve your resale value. Other
less important features can be satisfactorily and creatively
addressed in the course of your home ownership Article Directory: http://www.articlecube.com Nef Cortez has been a licensed real estate broker and has held various positions in the mortgage and real estate industry for over 25+ years. Visit his website at Chino Hills CA Real Estate for FREE information on foreclosures or check out his blog at A Slice of So Cal Real Estate .
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