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My home purchase needs
Use this checklist to determine if owning a home fits your needs and budget.
Location:
Need to have | Would like to have | |
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Busy/Urban setting | ||
Quiet/Suburban setting | ||
Rural setting | ||
Walking distance to public transit | ||
Walking distance to grocery store | ||
Short transit ride to grocery store | ||
Walking distance to a pharmacy | ||
Short transit to a pharmacy | ||
Walking distance to a bank | ||
Short transit ride to a bank | ||
Walking distance to a doctor’s office or walk-in clinic | ||
Short transit ride/drive to doctor’s office or walk-in clinic | ||
Close to a hospital | ||
Walking distance toa community centre or preferred activity | ||
Short transit ride to a community centre or preferred activity | ||
Walking distance to a library | ||
Short transit ride to a library | ||
Other (specify) |
Home features and amenities:
Need to have | Would like to have | |
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Number of bedrooms | ||
Number of bathrooms | ||
Stairs | ||
Single storey | ||
Multiple storeys | ||
Basement | ||
Fully barrier free environment | ||
Partially accessible (specify) | ||
Parking needs (number of cars) | ||
Garage | ||
Storage space | ||
Laundry on main floor | ||
Laundry in home | ||
Private backyard/Outdoor space | ||
No outside maintenace | ||
Fenced yard | ||
Deck/Porch | ||
No carpet flooring | ||
Other (specify) |
Monthly costs of owning a home:
Your total monthly budget | $ |
Expenses
Monthly mortgage amount | $ |
Property taxes | $ |
Heat and utilities | $ |
Phone/Cable/Internet | $ |
Home insurance | $ |
Savings for regular maintenance and repairs | $ |
Outside maintenance (Snow/Grass) if needed | $ |
Other expenses (specify) | $ |
Total monthly expenses | $ |