Santa Fe, New Mexico House Hunting: Things to Look For
It's a given that home buyers - whether they're first time buyers or experienced homeowners - want to buy their ideal home. And, it's not hard to become overwhelmed with all the homes in Santa Fe, New Mexico that look like possibilities (neighborhood, architecture style, etc.).
To help you narrow down your "likes" list from the computer to the list of properties you visit, take this checklist along when you go house hunting. Make note of the items that are most valuable to you. It'll help you put a home's strong and weak points into perspective and use rational ways to measure the homes you're evaluating. Keeping this list handy, you'll be able to compare the characteristics of two or three homes. Click here to print this page.
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| The Neighborhood |
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| Minutes Away From Schools |
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| Miles Away From Shops |
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| Near Highways |
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| Near Train Stations |
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| Miles Away From Hospitals |
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| Close to Churches |
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| Garbage Collection |
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| Traffic Warnings |
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| Pedestrian Friendly |
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| Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained |
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| Traffic Volume |
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| Walking / Biking Trails |
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| Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained |
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| All Utilities Available |
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| Neighborhood Rules |
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| Close to Airports / Trains |
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| Area Zoned Residential |
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| Near Industry |
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| Proposed Special Assessments |
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| Green-Friendly Neighborhood |
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| The Home |
| Year House Built |
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| No. of Floors |
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| Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding |
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| Quality of Roof |
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| Quality of Foundation |
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| General Exterior Quality |
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| Garage Size |
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| No. of Bathrooms |
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| No. of Closets |
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| No. of Bedrooms |
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| Oil, Gas or Electric Heat |
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| Insulation |
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| Central Air Conditioning |
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| Energy-Conservation Features |
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| Age of Heating System |
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| Age of Water Heater |
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| Capacity of Water Heater |
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| Age of Electrical Wiring |
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| Plumbing Condition |
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| Estimated Water Bill |
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| Estimated Heating Bill |
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| Living Areas |
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| Fireplace |
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| Separate Dining Space |
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| Family Room |
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| Carpeting - No. of Rooms |
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| Kitchen Eating Area |
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| Refrigerator |
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| Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric) |
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| Garbage Disposal |
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| Dishwasher |
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| Broken / Drafty Windows |
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| Storm Windows / Screens |
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| Washer / Dryer Outlets |
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| Laundry Area |
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| Converted Basement |
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| Attic |
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| Sump Pump / Drainage |
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| Connected to Sewer System |
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| Patio / Deck |
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| Backyard Fence |
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| Curb Appeal |
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| Property Boundaries |
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| Safety (dead bolts, detectors) |
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| Building Code |
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| Compliance |
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| Ability to Expand / Expand Home |
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