How to Ensure Your New Home Has Everything on Your Wishlist
Deciding to move is a big decision. We can go into it thinking we know what we want, but that can change once we see what’s available. There might be a few non-negotiables that you know you need: a spacious kitchen, hardwoods, a fenced-in yard with lush, green grass. Then there are the things you’d really like but don’t always see: recessed lighting, retractable doors, walk-in closets, and a balcony. Here are some ideas to help you tick off the boxes on your wishlist, courtesy of Joshua Alan Interiors.
The Fixer-Upper
With the median price of Boston homes at 800,000, the money saved is tempting, but it means there’s a lot of work between now and achieving that wishlist. Weigh the money saved versus buying a home with the wishlist more intact. If finances win out, don’t fret. The savings might make it possible to bring in a designer who can help you transform the home with the help of that list.
In Boston, Joshua Alan Interiors can help you add a workout room, or make a home office more versatile. With the wishlist as a loose guide, the possibilities are endless.
Other Things to Consider
Of course, there may be other things that are so important you may not have put them on the list. For example, if you have a young family, your choice of school and its proximity to your home will, undoubtedly, be an important consideration. So important you maybe didn’t even bother to write it down.
Generally speaking, the distance of your commute, whether it be to school, work, or the shopping mall, can make a big difference in your quality of life. If you don’t mind driving, remember that circumstances can change. After enough weeks of experiencing highway slowdown, you might change how you feel about it. Keep revising that list and keep your agent informed of anything that will help narrow the search.
How’d You Do?
Finding a home with 2 of 7 items from the wishlist may not feel like a win, but if you got the home under budget and those 2 amenities made you fall in love with the home, you did all right. If that home that ticked off 6 of 7 wishlist boxes also put you on the opposite side of town from where you wanted to be, then that’s not as great as it sounds.
The beauty of the wishlist is that it lets you dream, but ultimately, when the time comes to toss it out, you’ve already come to terms with what you want and what you aren’t willing to do without.
When it’s finally time to move, be sure to celebrate, because you deserve it. And get someone else to move you, because with 78 highly reputable local movers in Boston, you can find the one that’s right for you.
At the end of the day, your new home may not be your forever home, but it will probably be included in your short to long-term decision-making plans. Therefore, there's no harm in taking your time in making sure you've found exactly what you're looking for. You'll be happier for it. But more importantly, happier in the long run.
Realize the potential of your Boston-area home with interior designer Joshua Alan Carpluk. Contact him today!
Written by: Bruce Fletcher
