Needs & Wants
Keeping in mind what you can afford, determine your needs & wants within your price range:
- Consider your current and long term lifestyle.
- Select an urban, suburban or rural location that best serves your evolving lifestyle.
- Choose neighbourhoods in close proximity to the amenities that are most important to you like: schools, shopping, entertainment, recreation and transportation.
- Consider your commute times to work, school, friends and family.
- Determine the size of home you require such as the minimum number of bedrooms, as well as any other space requirements, like room for a home office.
- Understand the home features most important to you such as parking or a large yard.
- Decide on a property type that suits your lifestyle, needs & finances: condo, townhouse, single or multi-family dwelling.