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What are the most important things to consider when choosing the right home in the Ottawa real estate market? We have compiled a quick list so you can make the smartest decisions in your home buying journey.

When it comes time to buy, whether you are a first-time home buyer or not, it can be hard to decide what home is right for you. There are so many things to consider and it is important to remember what is important for you and your family. Here are some helpful things to consider:

What to Consider When Choosing the Right Home for Your Family?

1. Size of home

What are your needs in terms of bedrooms, bathrooms, and living spaces. This is one that you do not want to compromise on. Also keep in mind the possibility of your situation changing in the future; if you are planning to have kids, make sure that you have space.

2. Location

There are many factors to location to consider. Are you looking for a home in the city or in the country, or something in between? It’s also important to consider your commute to and from work; if you move far from work, are you going to be ok with the long commute in the cold winter months? You will also want to consider the neighbourhood and if it suits your lifestyle.

3. Yard

What are your needs in terms of outdoor spaces? There are many factors to consider here including children, pets, and maintenance. If you have children, do you want them to have an outdoor space to play? If you have a dog, is it important that you have a fenced in yard? Are you physically able or interested in maintaining a large property?

4. Move in ready?

It’s great to see the potential in a home that is run down, out of date, or would need some work to suit your needs, but it’s important to consider whether or not you have the financial means and interest in taking on those types of projects. Many renovation projects can be costly and can take months to complete so you want to make sure that you are prepared for that before buying a home that may need some extra attention.

5. Storage

If you have a lot of stuff, which many people do, it’s important to consider storage. This includes everything from closets, cupboards, basement storage space, and garages. You don’t want to move into a home and find that you just don’t have enough space to keep your stuff and that it is spilling out everywhere.

6. Wants

Everyone has a list of “wants” for their home and some can be extensive. Although they may not be deal breakers like a “need” would be, it’s important to consider the impact they may have on your day to day life. You don’t want to regret buying a home because it’s just not exactly what you wanted. For example, if you really like to cook, find a home with a big enough kitchen to accommodate that.

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