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It feels like so long ago that my husband and I hunted for a home, even though it’s only been three years.  Lately we’ve been talking about possibly upgrading to a bigger home with horse property, and as we’ve been looking I’ve been reminded of a few things the first time around.

Here are a few tips to help you while you’re shopping for a new home in Carlsbad CA:

• First make a list of what you want.  Before you go look at any homes, online or during a tour, you should first make a list of what you absolutely will not compromise on — both what you want and what you don’t want.  Also make a list of would-likes and would-not-likes so that you have a chance to flesh out your idea of the perfect home.  THEN start shopping.
• Consider your career.  You don’t want to live too far from work, so keep this in mind as you look at different neighborhoods.  Also if you are a sole proprietor, consider whether you want to get office space in San Diego, or whether you would prefer to set up a home office and save yourself the added expense and the commute.
• Is your family expected to grow anymore?  If so, be sure to keep that in mind, and look for a home that will provide you with more space than you need now, to be filled by children and/or pets later on down the road.
• Don’t forget about money.  Of course, all of this comes at a price — and it’s your job to make sure it’s a price you can afford.  Don’t make the mistake many homeowners made not too long ago, of  buying more house than they could afford.  It’s just not a good idea.

Shopping for a new home can be a lot of fun, but it can also be a tremendously stressful period of your life.  By keeping things organized, both in your head and on paper, you can make sure that house hunting goes as smoothly as it possibly can.

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