How to Compromise and Buy an Awesome HouseThursday, February 27, 2014
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When we started shopping for a house in Kitchener-Waterloo, we had a long list of “wants”: three bedrooms, more than one bathroom, character features, a good sized yard, garage space… there were probably 30 must-haves on that list. However, as the weeks rolled on and we saw nearly all of the houses within our desired price-range, it became pretty clear that something had to give.
Yep, we compromised; crossed must-haves off our list, lowered our starry-eyed standards, and focused on what was most important to our life right now. Everyone wants that “This is the one!” feeling, but even dream houses aren’t perfect. If you’ve been struggling to pull the trigger (you know who you are) here’s how I prioritized my shopping list and bought an awesome house.
When we first saw our current house, we didn’t think it met our needs. It was small, needed a lot of work, and nearly electrocuted our realtor (seriously). But, when we focused on what we really needed and how we lived, it was a great match – an awesome little house. (And, don’t worry, we’ve fixed that trick light switch).
What’s the biggest compromise you’ve made for a new house? What’s the one thing you absolutely couldn’t take off the “must-have” list?
Read more about our house adventures over at www.moreofeverything.ca. |
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Stephanie Catcher 43 September 9, 2020 |
Steve Catcher 6 June 9, 2014 |