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B Y : W D A R R O W F I E D L E R

W D A R R O W F I E D L E R . N E T

W H E T H E R Y O U ' R E L O O K I N G F O RY O U R F I R S T B I G H O M E O N Y O U RO W N O R Y O U ' R E T R A N S F E R R I N GY O U R F A M I L Y T O A N E W H O M E ,T H E R E A R E S E V E R A L F A C T O R SY O U S H O U L D C O N S I D E R .

W D A R R O W F I E D L E R . N E T

ONEIs It Convenient to

Work?

If jobs in your field

are in short supply

in the area you're

considering, it

might be better to

look elsewhere.

W D A R R O W F I E D L E R . N E T

TWOIs There Public Transportation?

If you have a convenient

method of transportation,

solid roads might be all you

need. On the other hand, if

you don't have your own

car, public transportation

is a must in considering the

place you'll call home.

W D A R R O W F I E D L E R . N E T

THREEWhat's Available in Your Area?

Do you need plenty of shopping

within a reasonable drive? Do

you need close access to medical

facilities that can handle a

specific medical condition? What

about parks or quality schools

for your kids? It's important to

look into all these details before

selecting the place you'll

ultimately call home.

W D A R R O W F I E D L E R . N E T

FOURHow Much Maintenance

Can You Handle?A house, particularly one that

you own, will require a great

deal more maintenance than

an apartment or other rental

property. Do you have the

budget to hire someone if

something gets broken?

What about the skills to

handle basic maintenance on

your own?

W D A R R O W F I E D L E R . N E T

Can You Get Back to

Nature?

F IVESome people prefer life in a

city: a high-population,

bustling streets, and plenty

of action. Others prefer a life

in the country, with great

landscapes and plenty of

land to explore. Whatever

your preference might be, be

sure to consider it carefully

before deciding where you're

going to live.

W D A R R O W F I E D L E R . N E T

WD A R R OW F I E D L E R . N E TT H A N K Y O U

B Y C A R E F U L L Y C O N S I D E R I N G T H E S E K E Y F A C T O R S ,

Y O U C A N E N S U R E T H A T Y O U ' L L B E H A P P Y W I T H Y O U R

N E W R E S I D E N C E F O R A L O N G T I M E T O C O M E .