Start with the basics, like your ideal number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Do you prefer tile, hardwood, broadloom, laminate, or cork flooring? Then move to some of the more specific wants and desires. Would you like a swimming pool? A hot tub? Keep in mind that you may not find a home with all your "wants", or even all your "needs". Or if you happen to find everything you think you are looking for, it may be outside of your budget. The reality is, there is no perfect house or property, and we all need to make a few compromises when it comes to buying a family home. If you're faced with a tough choice about how or what to compromise on, return to STEP 1. What are your ultimate goals, and does the home meet them?
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