Home-Buying Checklist

Print this list and use it to summarize the features you want in your home. Note that items should be classified as "needs" or "wants".

Need	Want	Item Description
		House Type
		Single family detached
		Single family semi-detached
		Duplex or triplex
		Townhouse
		Condominium
		Automobile
		Parking
		Garage
		On-street Parking
		Structure
		Bungalow
		Two-storey
		Split-level
		Lot Features
		Backyard
		Garden
		Fencing
		Swimming Pool
		Front Porch
		Backyard Deck
		Upper Floor Deck
		Interior Features
		# of Bedrooms
		# of Bathrooms
		Ensuite Bathroom
		Remodeled Kitchen
		Eat-In Kitchen
		Dining Room
		Family Room
		Sunroom
		Fireplace
		Study/Office
		Finished Loft/Attic
		Apartment Suite
		Nanny's Quarters
		Finished Basement
		Easy-to-Renovate Basement
		Separate Laundry Room
		Front Hallway
		Closets in Bedrooms
		Numerous Windows
		Lots of Natural Light
		Hardwood Floors
		Carpeting
		High Ceilings
		Equipment & Appliances
		Updated Wiring
		Updated Plumbing
		Gas Furnace
		Oil Furnace
		Gas Water Heater
		Electric Water Heater
		Central Air Conditioning
		Central Vacuum System
		Insulated Windows
		Gas Stove
		Electric Stove
		Cooktop
		Wall Oven
		Modern Refrigerator
		Dishwasher
		Freezer
		Garbage Compactor
		Microwave
Location Checklist
		Commute
		Close to Work
		Easy Access to Highways
		Good Public Transit Services
		Neighbourhood
		Walking Distance to Shopping
		Close to Shopping Malls
		Older, Mature Neighbourhood
		New Development
		Low Traffic Volume
		Low Crime Rate
		Sidewalks
		Parks/Green Space
		Community Centre
		Sports Facilities
		Playground
		Services
		Curbside Garbage Pickup
		Home Mail Delivery
		Snow Removal
		Cable TV
		Internet Service