I’ve been shopping houses lately. Starting with 3 basic criteria (schools are not an issue at present), I’ve given a few realtors my must-haves within a pretty wide range of Buffalo neighborhoods.
Some realtors point to homes regardless of the criteria, while some get the criteria, but have a skewed safety image (I said nothing about safety because I feel safe, regardless of neighborhood) and some give a shout when they think they’ve found a newly or about-to-be marketed home within my scope, both financially and amenity-wise.
To location, location, location, I would say garage, large kitchen, yard. Ahem…price? I’d pay for the brick and mortar and green space before I’d shell out for a trendy neighborhood. It makes me wonder what’s most important to the average person. But in house shopping, as with anything, I think the idea is to have an open mind. The house I’m looking for? I’ll know it when I see it.
Once price is decided, what’s the next most important issue for you? Location, schools, or the property itself? Even if you’re not looking for a home at present, be sure to vote in this week’s poll too. (I have not added “all of the above” because I want to know what weighs heaviest among these important variables.)