How to Know If a House Is Right for You
Did You Just Find Your Dream Home? Here's How You Can Tell. BY ELIZABETH WEINTRAUB It's normal to be cautious when you're shopping for a home. After all, a house is a huge investment, and you'll want to be sure that you're making the best decision possible. How you'll know that you’ve found the right property can vary by person. Some people have gut instincts. Others may need more convincing. Some indicators can tell you if you've found the right property for you. 10 Ways to Know You've Found the Right House It can be as simple as a strong tug because the place reminds you of another in your past where you felt happy, and you'll realize that right off the cuff. But the tell—or tells—could be a bit more subtle. You want to go inside the house. Is the home in your preferred area, close to the places important to you, school, work, shopping, away from all that. What is important to you? Part of the excitement of looking at homes is not knowing whic