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Step 5: MAKE A LIST OF DESIRED HOME FEATURES

When planning on buying a home, you should know what type of house is right for you and what you can get based on what you can afford.

You want to buy a home that you love. To do so, you need to make a personalized list of desired home features that are “must haves”, “really wants” and “can do withouts”.

Prioritize Your Desired Home Features

Keep in mind that it is likely that you won’t be able to find a home that fits your list perfectly. Once you have made your list of desired home features, you should rank them and see what lands at the top and the bottom of your list. This will help you stay focused and motivated while you are searching for your home.

Make Your Personal List of Desired Home Features

Here is a list of suggested list of items to consider when making your list of desired home features.

Basics Considerations

  • What type of home do you want and why?

             Single family home

             Condo

             Duplex

             Manufactured home

             Other

  • What architectural style of home that is common in Arizona appeals to you?Common Styles of Arizona Homes for First Time Homebuyers list of desired home features

            Southwest

            Ranch

            Pueblo

            Tuscan

            Mountain

            Other

  • What age home would you like?

           New build

           Newer home

           Older home

  • Do you prefer a single-story or two-story home?
  • How many bedrooms do you need?
  • How many bathrooms do you need/want?
  • Do you have to have a separate laundry room?
  • How much storage and closet space do you need?
  • Do you want a walk-in pantry?
  • Is a garage important? How large should it be?
  • How big of a lot do you want?
  • Do you want grass or crushed rock lawn?
  • Do you want a pool?
  • Do you want solar panels?
  • Do you want a water softener?
  • Do you want to live in a community with a HOA?
  • Is the home connected to the sewer or a septic tank?
  • Is the home use a public or community water system, shared well or individual well?

Location Considerations

  • How close do you want to be to work?
  • How close do you want to be to family?
  • How close do you want to be to shopping or restaurants?
  • Do you need hospitals close by?
  • How close do you want to be to schools?
  • How important is the school district and school boundaries to you?
  • How close do you want to be to a freeway?
  • How close do you want to be to the airport?
  • How close do you want to be to Arizona’s professional sports teams’ venues?
  • Are the homes in the neighborhood holding their value?

Lifestyle Considerations

  • Where do I spend the most time at home?
  • Will you work from home? Do you have room for a home office?
  • Is the layout of house good for entertaining?

              open floor plans

              fireplace

              wet bar

              outdoor patio or deck

  • Is the kitchen a good size and easy to use?
  • Are you looking for a home to grow into?
  • Do you want urban or country living?
  • Does the community have a park?
  • Does the community have walking/running trails?
  • Is the the backyard big enough for …

             your projects?

             kids to play?

  • Do you want to be close to lakes and designated off-read vehicle areas?
  • Do you need guest quarters or parents’ suite?

Legal Disclaimer

This home buyer series is intended to provide general information regarding the process of how to buy a house in Arizona. It is not intended to provide buyers with legal, accounting or financial advice. You are advised to seek the services of a skilled professional this those fields.

Additionally, this home buyer series does not set forth all qualification criteria for any of the loans described herein; all interested persons must successfully meet qualification criteria and complete the application process to obtain such loans.

HOMES WE CAN HELP YOU FINANCE

$445,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 7044337 MLS 1,539 SqFt.
Beautifully updated home in a desirable Tempe location, offering a blend of modern updates, flexible living areas, and low-maintenance outdoor living. Fresh neutral finishes, wood-look tile flooring t/out, updated lighting, and abundant natural light create a clean, move-in-ready feel from the moment you enter. The spacious floor plan features an oversized dining room with custom built-in cabinetry and shelving, providing storage and entertaining space. Multiple living areas offer flexibility for working from home, hobbies, or creating the perfect media room. The kitchen features ample cabinetry, granite counters, and stainless-steel appliances. Private backyard designed for easy maintenance and year-round enjoyment with newly installed Gazebo. Over $75k in improvements - see supplement HOME IMPROVEMENTS since purchase: Fresh interior paint throughout in 2022 Shiplap to one bedroom wall in 2024 Window blinds to all rooms in 2022 Kitchen and laundry rooms have window blinds within the doors (built in) All windows replaced by previous owner. New GE stainless steel refrigerator in 2023 11/2025 - 12'x16' aluminum gazebo for backyard 3/2025 - installed/wired 3 ceiling fans w/ light kits in all bedrooms and family room 11/2024 - replaced all cast iron sewer ($21k) 5/2023 - new HVAC 2023 - refinished tub and shower 2022 & 2023 - 2 new bathroom vanities and installation and new toilets 10/2022 - ceramic tile plank flooring throughout 10/2022 - Backyard landscape (turf, fruit trees, pavers, pots) and front yard update (pavers, add rock)

1988 E Oxford Drive, Tempe

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