When you picture your dream house, what is the first thing you see; a beautiful veranda wrapping around the house with wooden rocking chairs and porch swings? An in ground swimming pool next to a custom made brick fire pit? Or is it a breath-taking view of expansive natural landscapes outside of your bedroom window? Of course, everybody’s dream house looks different. Individuals and families have various requirements and desires. If you are not in the position to build your dream house from the ground up, you may need to assess and place value on which aspects you consider to be the most important in your new home. By breaking down your dream house into needs and wants, you may have an easier time searching available Ames real estate and deciding on your new home.
Wants versus Needs
Who doesn’t want a heated, indoor pool and professional basketball court in their backyard, but many realize that it may not be possible in their current situation. This is the first step towards evaluating the components of your dream home and deciding which are things that you need and things that you want. Maybe instead of heated, indoor pool, you could settle for an above ground, outdoor pool. If you must have your wraparound porch, is there something else that you could give up. By making this mental inventory or wants versus needs, you will have an easier time finding your ideal home.
Location
Deciding where you would like to live is just as important as what house you want to live in. What do you want to see when you look out of your bedroom window? Rolling hills? Bustling streets? The answer will help you narrow down your search into specific geographies for Ames real estate. Take transportation needs and schools into consideration if that is something that has a big impact on your life.
