Comments on: Must vs. Lust: What You Really Need When You’re Buying A New Home

By: Mindy Schaper

Mindy Schaper — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 03:34:32 +0000

Nice list. Sounds like how I went about finding a spouse.

By: Charlotte Lindsay

Charlotte Lindsay — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:04:49 +0000

Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks, buying a home always tests a relationship especially when you both want different things. This is a great way to reduce arguing, stress, and make sure the home you choose is a win win for both of you. I love shopping around for homes, although I have a hard time imagining the DIY projects, unfortunately we’re not all as creatively blessed as you are. I tend to seek home decor help on pinterest, which can become a problem. I should just take you house hunting with me next time!

Charlotte Lindsay | http://www.maelmoderndecor.com

By: Elisha James

Elisha James — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 13:06:39 +0000

Mandi, this is so helpful. We move cross country in June and I’m in the throes of trying to work out what we’re looking for in a new house, what we can do without, how we want to use our space and what functions we need each space to achieve. Bam! Sorted, with the help of this post. And it’s a sponsored post too, so don’t be thinking that sponsored content is lame or unpopular because this is a genuine game-changer for me.

Cheers, Elisha.

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 12:57:36 +0000

We ended up buying last July the first house we looked at – I had been eyeing it online, and came out to see it w/ our agent the day after my husband gave the green light on house hunting (he was so content at our old house, while I was itching to get house hunting!). I walked in and just KNEW it. We called my husband out right then, he came in and walked around, and said “Yeah, this is not it”. I was deflated, but kept my mouth shut. We continued to look around, and I pointed out all we could do since this house was at the low end of our budget (leaving a good chunk of change for a big reno).

We both went back to work, and by the time we were sitting at the dinner table later that evening, my husband was totally on board (and excited!). I spent another day w/ the agent powering through ten other listings, just to see what was out there (per my husband’s request – this was my fourth house hunting venture, and I wanted something very specific which the first house had on all levels), it was a good exercise and confirmed my love of the first house.

We are now 5 weeks into a major remodel – that alone took months to plan, but I am reeling with excitement for the process. Yes, it’s stressful but our GC is awesome; I love coming home every week day to see what’s changed. This week we have three structural beams being installed in the ceiling, as we removed a huge wall that separated the family room/living room/kitchen and dining rooms (achieving 1600 SF of open-space living). And we are finally moving on to the kitchen too, total gut job and we’re changing the layout. We’ll be done just in time for summer…..

By: Fonda

Fonda — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 01:40:57 +0000

Where we live, there were only 2 houses worth considering. One was too small. And, the other was just a bit too large. Other than that, there was a gorgeous house that needed HVAC and a kitchen re-do. It would have costs just as much to buy it as it would to add what it needed! Others were in the actual sticks, and still others were foreclosures. We bought the house that was a bit too big, but it helps to have a little bit of square footage when we need to move things around to paint.We’re still painting. We’re doing it ourselves, and one of us has a job and the other has mobility issues. We’ll get it done, because we aren’t going anywhere else in the next few years!

By: Jamie Rowe

Jamie Rowe — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 23:48:11 +0000

I love this! My hubby and I house hunted for 6 months starting last summer. Our must between the 2 of us was acreage. He also really wanted a large garage/barn. I wanted old and full of character. We found (finally) a 100 year old farm house, work 2 acres and a 1500 square foot garage. It felt like it took forever but I love our new house.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 19:32:11 +0000

What is the source of the bath vanity light shown? Thanks!