Remember, no matter how many desires you leave unfulfilled now, they can be worked on later. A pool can be added after a promotion or two. Maybe you don’t like the color of the walls or the window frames; renovation may be a hassle, but it’s always an option for later. Paint color is rarely a need, but having a garage if you plan to run an auto-mechanic business out of it is.
A NOTE ABOUT PETS
Consider your pets when home-shopping. Homebuyers who are pet owners have special requirements they must meet for their pets. A third (33%) of millennial-aged Americans (ages 18 to 36) who purchased their first home say the desire to have a better space or yard for a dog influenced their decision to purchase their first home, according to a survey conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of SunTrust Mortgage. Dogs ranked among the top three motivators for first-time home purchasers and were cited by more millennials than marriage/upcoming marriage (25%), or the birth/expected birth of a child (19%). It is essential that the neighborhood in which you are going to buy a house have no restrictions on pets. Do you raise American Staffordshire Terriers? There are cities that ban this breed — they’re better known as pit bulls. Goats? Vietnamese pigs? Do you love to always have fresh eggs from your own chickens? Include your animals in location planning. Some pet owners prioritize wood or other durable flooring, not wanting to risk pet damage or odors that might be a greater risk with carpeting. A fenced backyard of appropriate size is on the needs list for many pet-owning house buyers. Consider the arrangement of rooms and the structure of the house as well to make sure it is suitable for your pets. Traffic in the area may be another checklist
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