Please vote in this poll using the sidebar.
What characteristic of a home is most important to you?
- House size / layout (9%, 17 Votes)
- Lot size / landscape (6%, 11 Votes)
- Location (neighborhood, schools, etc.) (60%, 117 Votes)
- Location (view, water, etc.) (11%, 21 Votes)
- Location (commute time) (14%, 30 Votes)
Total Voters: 196
This poll will be active and displayed on the sidebar through 06.07.2008.
Ben » Jun 1, 2008 at 10:54 am
Interesting – when I first saw the poll title, I started thinking about yard size, or kitchen, or things like that. They I saw the options and I did not even hesitate.
EconE » Jun 1, 2008 at 11:18 am
What kind of rims are on my “van down by the river”.
(specially chosen for RAL’s enjoyment)
Sniglet » Jun 1, 2008 at 11:42 am
What about price? This is certainly not an insignificant factor in choosing a home.
AndyMiami » Jun 1, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Tim,
From BigPicture Blog chart on prime loan in foreclosure trends. Take a look at the NW….
http://www.nytimes.com/imagepages/2008/06/01/business/01town.graphix.ready.html
AndyMiami » Jun 1, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Tim,
From BigPicture Blog. Chart on prime loan foreclosure trends. NW looks pretty interesting…
http://www.nytimes.com/imagepages/2008/06/01/business/01town.graphix.ready.html
george » Jun 1, 2008 at 12:53 pm
“Don’t be insulted by this low offer.” Very funny article with a buyer supposedly writing a “Dear Seller” letter.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/31/business/yourmoney/31money.html?_r=1&ref=business&oref=bondheads
uwp » Jun 1, 2008 at 3:54 pm
It’s kind of funny, the top vote getters right now are:
Location.
Location.
Location.
Harley Lever » Jun 1, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Location, Location. Location! It has always been the most compelling factor. The bread basket of America and slums would win out if price was most compelling. I think you are right though. Price has to be a major consideration when determining the “value” of a home.
I think North Seattle is doing “better than most” because many want the combinations of location including, restaurants, public transportation, freeway access, parks, and proximity to downtown and it’s going for the right price. View properties are not as abundant as they are in Queen Anne, Magnolia, or the high-rises of downtown, but the prices and location provide a “best of both worlds” scenario.
TJ_98370 » Jun 1, 2008 at 6:36 pm
What about value or in slang terms”bang for the buck”? Of course location would have to be a factor when considering value.
The Tim » Jun 1, 2008 at 6:39 pm
I figured that price was a given. You can read the question as “what characteristic (other than price)…”
Slumlord » Jun 2, 2008 at 9:57 am
I tend to look for overpasses with dry boxes underneath myself. Maybe a propane grill to cook up the rats I find too!
Mammoth » Jun 2, 2008 at 12:44 pm
“What characteristic of a home is most important to you?”
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Well, what do you want out of your home?
- A place to live – check
- Reasonable heating & cooling expenses – check
- Close to where you work – check
How about having room for a garden and fruit trees?
Does that matter to anyone here?
- Want to eat – check
- Looking toward the future – check
-Mammoth
Eleua » Jun 2, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Paid for.
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