Think about the answers to the following questions:

• Do you want a single-family home, townhome, or condo; or are you looking for a lot on which to build?

• Do you want new construction, a move-in-ready home, or a fixer-upper?

• Do you need to be close to family, recreational facilities, hospitals, or schools?

• Do you have a specific state, county, city, or subdivision in mind?

• Do you need to accommodate pets?

• Do you like a large or small yard?

• What commuting distance or time is manageable for you?

• Add any other considerations that are important to you.