Top 10 considerations when buying a house

Let pragmatism overrule emotion during your search

By Mark Huffman

1. Location

There’s a very good reason that the word “location” is repeated three times when given as a selection criteria. It’s that important, not just to your enjoyment of the home but what it will mean when it comes time to sell it…

2. The school district

If you have school-age children then you will obviously be concerned about what school district the house is in…

3. Position on the lot

A house doesn’t exist in space. It is surrounded by trees, other homes and terrain. This can affect the desirability, both for you and a future buyer. For example, what is the set-back from the property lines?…

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