There are so many things to consider when looking at houses! Location...basement (or not)...how many cars fit in the garage...number of bedrooms and bathrooms...type of heating - and more importantly - cooling...appearance of the inside and outside...and my all time high priority - presence of a dishwasher. (I abhor washing dishes, so I can't imagine a life without a dishwasher.)
Much to consider.
But what about this?
I read this article on Yahoo news last week. This entire house is filled with bookshelves that (combined) will hold up to ten tons of books. Ten tons! Sweet mercy. Makes my shelves that I love so much start to look rather...um...puny.
I doubt such a house exists in Fort Wayne, though, so I think I'm going to have to stick with the basics.
What about you? If you were house hunting right now, what would top your list? (Tell me in case it should top mine too and I just haven't thought of it yet.)
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You shouldn't see this too often in a house, but I refuse to consider an apartment where the main entrance opens into the kitchen. I would probably rule out a house that had a straight view of the entire kitchen from the front door as well. (A little peek like you currently have would be fine).
I would want an attached garage...with kids (and my hair) it's a necessity, plus no scraping of snow/ice in the morning.
I'd insist on a basement with higher priority on a finished one. I like the security of the basement with tornados around.
I'd look for good counter/cupboard space in the kitchen. I have a larger kitchen now than in our apartment, but oddly, less counter space, which I sorely miss.
I think I would prefer an open concept between the kitchen and living area. With kids, it would help a ton for obvious reasons, but I also think it would be nicer when entertaing, which you do a LOT more of than me!
Oh, and from experience, find a lot with a flat yard. Hills are NO FUN to mow with a push mower. Trust me on this one.
Stairs or no stairs - didn't mind a two story home when I bought it 10 yrs ago, now glad I sold it. The knees and back are too.
How easy is it to get to the furnace filter (if not total electric). The house had the furnace in the basement and was mounted to the ceiling of the basement/floor of living room, the filter was on the back side which made is horrible to change.
All in all house hunting is fun...enjoy!
I really wanted a laundry chute after having one at my old house, but unfortunately, that's not very common anymore.
I didn't want any kitchens or bathrooms with carpeting...I know that stuff is changeable, but it's a pain and I don't know why people do it in the first place!
I didn't want wallpaper because I hate taking it down. Brand new houses don't come with wallpaper. :)
I wanted a sprayer by the kitchen sink. I never had one growing up, and I got attached to the one at our first house.
I wanted an attached garage, as well. It's nice to not have to walk outside in the winter or do any scraping!
My list is pretty superficial...but you asked what I wanted in a house! :)
Kristin - I agree with you - and I have seen that in apartments when I was hunting for those. Speeking of things you don't often see in a house...I've seen a couple of houses with upstairs bathrooms that have outside doors. That kind of freaks me out.
Christina - A garage is definitely a must. I'd love an attached one. (That would be moving up for me!) I really love the idea of a basement for the very reason you said. I hope that works out. I always said my next house would have one. It surprises me how many houses don't have good counter space. Do people just not cook??? And yes, I'll trust you on the hills. Minimal mowing ENTIRELY is what I'm looking for.
Leah - Hi! Thanks for the comment! I would never have thought of that. I don't have that now, so I'm somewhat ignorant about other heating methods. That is something I will definitely keep in mind!!
Jenna - I hate kitchen and bath carpeting too. What IS up with that?? And...I hate glass doors on bathtubs. Impossible to clean. And I'm totally with you on the wallpaper. Ick. Superficial is good!! (And I don't think you're superficial.)
Air conditioning. An attached garage. A shower where the entrance is NOT in front of the toilet (when we remodeled our master bath I made sure I no longer had to step out to the space in front of the toilet - a must when you're married).
Ditto on carpet in the bathroom. Disgusting.
No wallpaper - it is never as easy to take down as the home shows would have you believe.
At least one and a half baths - and no baths with more than one entrance into them. Too many awkward moments waiting to use the one bath, or finding out someone didn't lock both doors.
First floor laundry is nice. Washer and dryer in the basement can be a real back breaker when you're carrying loads an additional flight.
Kitchen counter space and lots of it. You can never have too much, in my opinion.
Whitney - I like your style. Air conditioning is a non-negotiable for me. (It's like having a car without a steering wheel!)
I hadn't thought about the location o the laundry. I guess I take my main floor laundry for granted. Hmmmmm. good point!!!
Counter space reminds me - I'd dearly love a kitchen with more than 2 usable outlets! (meaning outlets not behind appliances.)
When we planned this house I asked for two things: a fireplace and a deck. We have neither. But I'm not bitter. --Lori
If I get one or both, do you want to move in with me?
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