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Buying
a home can be one of life's most fulfilling experiences and
one of the most challenging. The more prepared you are at the
outset, the less overwhelming the buying process will be.
From selecting
a real estate professional to finding out what type of home
you can afford, the following CENTURY 21ฎ tips help
take the anxiety out of buying a home.
Don't forget
to check out how you can earn AIR MILESฎ reward
miles with your purchase.
Do you know
how much money will be needed in order to close your deal? Besides
the basic purchase price, buyers face legal fees (plus GST)
and disbursements (plus GST), which are the out-of pocket expenses
a lawyer/notary incurs. Then there are closing adjustments with
the seller - taxes, rental income, condominium maintenance,
and some utility charges. And don't forget about the costs of
arranging a new mortgage which can include application and appraisal
fees. For a resale home, these "extras" can easily
add 1ฝ% to 2% onto the basic purchase price.
Do you know
what needs to be done after the deal is closed? Once your offer
has been accepted the work has just begun. Future steps include
arranging for monthly mortgage payments and property taxes,
finding the right insurance coverage, transferring your utilities
and arranging for your move, among others.
Avoid any
surprises by having a CENTURY 21ฎ real estate
professional guide you through the necessary steps. Rely on
their expert advice to keep you informed and prepared. It's
just one more way that your CENTURY 21 real estate professional
takes the anxiety out of buying a home. |
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When you purchase your new home,
it makes good economic sense to keep it in tip-top condition.
If properly cared for, your home should serve. |
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YOUR HOME
DESCRIBE IT
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Size
of home measured in square feet (10 X 10 room - 100 sq.ft.)
Less than 1,000 sq.ft.
1001 to 1200
1201 to 1500
1501 to 1750
3001 to 4000
2001 to 2500
2501 to 3000
3001 to 4000
Larger than 4000
Type
of Home
Single Family (Detached)
Attic Rooms (1 1/2 floors)
Multi-Family (Attached)
Split-Level
One Floor
With Basement
Two Floors
With no steps
DESIRED
LOCATION
Waterfront
Water Rights
Town Lot
Country
Mountainside
Lot
Size
More than 1 acres
Less than 1 acre
# of acres desired
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Exterior
Style
Ranch
Stone
Wood
Stucco
Other
Total
Budget for Home (land
excluded) $
Garage
Attached
Detached
Carpot
Size
(#
of cars)
ROOM
AND HOW THEY RELATE
Large
Med.
Small
Separate
None
Living
Room
Family/Rec.
Dining
Room
Kitchen
One
great room with all the above?
Yes
No
Large
Med.
Small
Separate
None
Main
Entry
Master
BR
walk-in closet
w/private bath
w/patio
Bedroom
#2
Bedroom
#3
Bedroom
#4
Den/Study
Main
Bathroom
Each
BR Bath
Guest
Bath 1/2
Utility
Bath
Utility
If
no utility, washer/dryer in or near:
Garage
Kitchen
Bedrooms
Other
KITCHEN
FEATURE
Yes
No
Yes
No
Range
& Oven
Dishwasher
Cooktop
& Wall Oven
Mixing-Center
Bar-B-Que
Pantry
Microwave
Garden Window
Freezer
Separate
Island
Trash
Compactor
U-Shaped
Country
Kitchen
Walk-thru
Formal
Room
L-Shaped
Both
of above
Snack-Bar
BATHROOM
FEATURES
Master
Main
Bath #3
Bath #4
None
Tub/Shower
comb.
Tub/Shower
sep.
Bathtub
Only
Shower
Only
Two
Wash Basins
Vanity
Oversized
tub
Whirlpool
tub
Jacuzzi
(large)
Sauna
Planter
Skylight
Oversized
Window
ENERGY
& CONSTRUCTION
Heating
Preferred
Yes
No
Yes
No
Central
Forced Air
Electric Heat
Forced
Hot Water
Passive Solar
Gas
Active Solar
Oil
Air-Conditioning
Heat
Pump
Other
Would
you pay more for:
Extra
Insulation
Yes
No
Solar Hot Water
Yes
No
Would
you minimize windows to conserve energy?
SPECIAL
REQUESTS
Yes
No
WHICH ROOM(S):
Fireplace
Woodstove
Interior
Garden (Atrium)
Skylights
Vaulted
Ceiling
Swimming
Pool
DEMOGRAPHICS
Sex
Age
Household Size
Do
you want a new home?
Yes
No
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