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This 16th century Tudor manor in Bristol makes me so incredibly happy. It has EVERYTHING. The worn, textured history showing throughout, cozy and eclectic furnishings, antiques, beautiful fabrics, those peachy walls…. this is heaven. Available as a location home via Peagreen Locations. (Photos: Rachel Whiting)

Buying a home is one of the most exciting life accomplishments but can be quite an overwhelming and time-consuming process, especially if you are a first-time homebuyer. Once you have decided to buy a home, you need to consider various factors that will impact your current and future lifestyle and financial state. After all, you want to find a home that will keep you and your family comfortable and happy for the long term. Here are four essential factors to consider when buying a home.

1. Location of the home

Location is perhaps the most critical factor to consider when buying a home. You want a location that allows easy access to the places you frequent the most, such as the place of work, recreation center, place of worship, school or shopping center. Depending on your preference, you may want to be on the main road or a quieter area with many cul-de-sacs or side roads. Considering these things before you buy a home can help you avoid the hassles of getting out or into the neighborhood.

2. Type and ideal home style

The type of home you intend to purchase will depend on your needs and preferences. There are various options to choose from, including condos, single homes, bungalows, apartments, and mansions.

Your choice of home will also depend on your preferred lifestyle. Condos make an excellent choice for those who want to have their own home while still having access to hotel-style amenities. On the other hand, single homes are for people who want the freedom to customize a home to their specifications.

Once you decide on the type of home you want, the next thing is to consider the house design. You can search for different home designs and make a note of which can improve the aesthetic appeal of your house. The key factors that determine the design of a home include material used, color, size of the house, and landscaping.

3. Payments plan

Buying a home needs a huge sum of money, and only a few can afford to pay the price upfront. Therefore, you should look for the different payment plans available and secure your finances. If you will use the mortgage to buy your home, discuss different repayment plans with your bank or lender. Be sure to find a reliable financial partner who will hold your hand throughout the home buying process.

4. Age of the home

Age makes a significant impact when buying a property, especially a home you have always been dreaming of. Older homes can have a more appealing character, but they may require more maintenance work in the long term.

If you want to buy an older home, ensure you have the time, budget, and inclination to enjoy managing repair and renovation projects. However, this can be irrelevant if you are only interested in a newly-built home, but that doesn’t mean you should overlook the condition of any property you will be viewing. That’s why it’s vital to inspect a home thoroughly before you buy it to save yourself from hassle afterward.

Endnote

Everyone deserves to find their dream home, which is possible with the proper research. Consider these essential factors as you and your family begin the home buying process. These factors will help you focus on the qualities a good home must have in order to meet your needs and preferences.

When Pernille Lind Studio was engaged by the client, references to English country charm and colonial details led our initial discussions, and a desire to preserve the house’s traditional style became clear. We then aimed to enhance the spaces with modern bohemian luxury. The result is a sensual and layered interior scheme, where meticulous attention to joinery details, materiality and proportion compliments the carefully selected furniture and antique pieces. A colour scheme of dusty dark green, saturated yellow, blues and cream weave the rooms together across the floors. Throughout the process we worked closely with the client to balance the traditional with the modern, carefully curating their own collectables to ensure their personalities radiate through this unique home. (Photos: Joachim Wichmann)
Not sure what I love more about this home – the warm earthy colours or that black and cream striped sofa!

I was daydreaming about a perfect getaway, a bolt hole from the city chaos when I found this 600-square-foot cedar-clad hut built sustainably off-grid by Greg Dutton, cofounder of Midland Architecture on his parent’s farm in Ohio. Think Scandi minimalism meets country cabin. A stylish getaway sitting gently in its surrounds.

Oh my goodness! If this is the guest suite can you imagine what the main house looks like? By Sarah Sherman Samuel of SSS Design (it’s her own home) the emphasis is on the natural world. Materiality, pattern, texture, and patina give the spaces an organic feel.

Photography by Nicole Franzen