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What kind of home do you need? Here’s a list of aspects to consider. Decide which items you are flexible on and which are requirements for your
future home.

Location:

__City

__Suburb

__Rural Area

How important is this to you?

__Very __Somewhat __Unimportant


Distance from work:

__0-10 miles

__11-20 miles

__21-40 miles

__more than 40 miles

How important is this to you?

__Very __Somewhat __Unimportant


Distance from school:

__Walkable

__Bus ride

How important is this to you?

__Very __Somewhat __Unimportant


Preferred school district: ______________

How important is this to you?

__Very __Somewhat __Unimportant


Public transportation:

__Good

__Fair

__Poor

How important is this to you?

__Very __Somewhat __Unimportant


Type of home:

__Condominium

__Townhome

__House

__Co-op

How important is this to you?

__Very __Somewhat __Unimportant


Number of bedrooms:

__1

__2

__3

__4+

How important is this to you?

__Very __Somewhat __Unimportant


Number of bathrooms:

__1

__2

__3+

How important is this to you?

__Very __Somewhat __Unimportant


Number of stories:

__1

__2

__Split-level

How important is this to you?

__Very __Somewhat __Unimportant


Used or new? __________

How important is this to you?

__Very __Somewhat __Unimportant


Style of home: _______________

Size of yard:

__Small

__Medium

__Large

How important is this to you?

__Very __Somewhat __Unimportant


Amenities:

__Modern kitchen

__Modern bathroom

__Pool

__Central air conditioning

__Central heat

__Washer/dryer

__Fireplace

__Finished basement

__Carpeting or hardwood floors

__Other desired amenities _______________


Parking:

__Garage

__On-street parking

How important is this to you?

__Very __Somewhat __Unimportant


Pets allowed?

__Yes

__No

__Some ______________

How important is this to you?

__Very __Somewhat __Unimportant


Resale value:

How important is this to you?

__Very __Somewhat __Unimportant