Buying a house is a decision whichshould never be taken lightly as it is ahuge commitment for years to come.To choose your home wisely, a myriadof details should be considered, themost important factor being location.Whether in the country or an urban area,you must decide what your priorities are.If finances are the most important issueconsider the following: a house situatedin a downtown area may be twice theprice of one in the suburbs. However, theextra travelling time will cost more.What to do?Generally speaking, a practical house should be situated close to the workplace or at leastto public transportation, schools and hospitals, grocery stores, leisure centres, gyms and ashopping centre. The neighbourhood should also be agreeable, clean and safe. To knowthis, check with city hall if there are Neighbourhood Watch programs in the area.In the suburbs, the location of the home is important for young families: is there a parkand a daycare close by? In the country, if you are a freelance worker, does the area havecable and access to high-speed Internet?No matter what kind of environment you seek, it must be remembered that neighbour-hoods and populations evolve over time. Everything could change with the arrival of a bar or other type of business. Take the time to find out about municipal policiesregarding development and changes in zoning laws.In the suburbs,the location of the home is important for young families:is there a park and a daycare close by?
