LOCATION – LOCATION – LOCATION

Typical positive and negative location criteria people look for when they are buying a home:

• Top rated schools
• Recreation facilities, parks, open space
• Views
• A variety of shopping
• Homes with consistency of architecture
• Economic stability within the community
• Public transportation availability
• Health care alternatives
• Quality jobs
• Location of the home within the neighborhood
• Environmental concerns i.e. hazards, flood plains, flight path
• Crime
• Noise
• Landscape features
• Business climate
• Cost of energy i.e. natural gas, electricity, oil

What is most important to you in looking for the best location and what will you compromise on to buy your American Dream?