It is often said, possess a HOME, of oneself, is a central component of the so-called American Dream! However, this process is usually somewhat stressful, because it is important to pay close attention to several factors, including: financial; Personal needings; rental; wish list versus true needs; etc. The process should start with personal priorities, needs and perceptions, while analyzing one’s financial possibilities, in a realistic way. We have all heard the expression A house is not a home But what this means and represents is often different for many people. With that in mind, this article will briefly attempt to consider, examine, review and discuss, using the mnemonic approach, what this means and represents, and why it is wise to be as prepared as possible.
1. Human; healing; help; heart head: If you are not going to like living in a particular house, don’t make it your house! Human considerations, such as the happiness of your family and yourself, must be constantly taken into account. Will it be a healing influence that propels you forward in a positive way? How will using your best emotional as well as logical components help you to proceed wisely? Using this head / heart balance, you’ll avoid the often costly mistakes of overemphasizing one over the other.
2. Options; optimize; occupants: How will you use your house? Who could be the usual occupants and what are the specific needs of these people? What style of ownership could optimize your decision? What options are simply on your wish list, rather than true needs and priorities?
3. It makes you feel; motivates / motivates; significant; half: Honestly, evaluate your financial means and abilities, so that you avoid getting rich, but stressed, etc. How would living somewhere really make you feel and why? What can motivate you to successfully own a home? Why are these things motivating?
Four. Energize; Energy; emphasis; Excellence: Know and understand what serves your best interests and seek genuine excellence, rather than just good enough! Wouldn’t you be better off living somewhere that energizes you and gives you maximum energy on a regular basis? If you could put your emphasis on where you will provide the most happiness and personal service, how would that affect your overall existence?
A smart consumer considers potential HOME carefully, and look at the big picture and the overall impact on one’s life. Are you ready to become a better prepared home buyer?