Choosing your home
What do you want in a new home?
Most new home buyers consider the following factors in making their decision:
- Location
- Neighborhood
- Homes
- Home Sites
- The Builder
The location:
Your lifestyle will influence where you want to live. For example, you may want to be close to work. You may want to be near a certain school district. Or, you may want to be close to recreational opportunities. Here's a list of items to consider when evaluating the area you may live:
- Commute time: If you are familiar with the area you probably have an idea of how long it will take you to get to work. If you're relocating or less familiar to the area simply input your commute into a site like Google Maps and it will estimate the commute time for you.
- Schools: If you have children you'll want to consider the quality and location of schools in the area.
- Friends and Family: Consider your proximity to friends and family and how easy it would be to visit.
- Shopping: How long will it take you to complete your shopping tasks? With stores nearby, grabbing a quick gallon of milk won't be such a chore.
- Restaurants: Do you prefer being able to walk or take a short drive to local restaurants, or are you okay getting onto the highway to dine out.
- Recreation: Do you play golf? Need a nearby gym or track? Want quick access to parks or the mountains? These are all worth considering for an active lifestyle.
Valuable Tip: Use the Where We Build map to quickly find neighborhoods you'd like to live in. Also, try using WalkScore.com to learn the proximity of amenities in the area you are considering.
The neighborhood:
Home shoppers will look at the neighborhoods within a general area. Some will want a small neighborhood, while others will want a neighborhood surrounded by amenities and recreation. Harbour Homes has an array of neighborhoods. You are sure to find one that suits you and your family.
The Builder:
The Builder is the manufacturer of your new home. Your home is going to be one of the highest priced investments you will make, and it may be the highest priced product you ever buy. So make sure you check the builder out before you buy. Some questions you should ask are how long have they been in business? Do they have a warranty? What does it cover? How long is the term? Do they have a customer service department? What are some of the brand names of the products they use (e.g., siding, appliances, carpet, insulation)? Talk to their past customers. The more knowledgeable you are about who is building your home, the more comfortable you will be with your purchase. An Harbour Home is more than a house, it is a home built with pride. Let us build you a house you will be proud to call home.
Homes:
You can determine what you want and why you want it by imagining how you will use each room in the home. This is called lifestyle, which is what you do when you are at home. It’s how you live in your home. So ask yourself, what do I do when I am at home? How much furniture will be in each room? How much time is spent in each room? Imagine yourself living in the home and walk through the home as if you owned it.
Valuable Tip: Take the time to sit in the furniture as if you lived in that home. It’s the best way to project yourself into the future and avoid the "I wish I had" syndrome. Harbour Homes offers fully-furnished model homes so that you can visualize yourself in the home to help you decide which home best suits your lifestyle. Whether you need a cozy ranch plan or a two story with room to grow, Harbour Homes has the perfect plan for you.
Home Sites:
Quality neighborhoods are designed with streetscapes that include a variety of home styles throughout the neighborhood. This planned approach to creating a neighborhood is a sign of the builder’s quality and ability to build value for their customers. Harbour Homes offers a variety of elevations, views, floor plans and amenities in each neighborhood to provide the most choices for the location of your new home. Our Sales Managers will assist you in locating the home site that will accommodate the plan, space and amenities that you desire.
