[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy

There are the analytical types and the "other" types for making a home purchase decision. Not sure which type you are, but if you take lots of time to decide, then rent for several months and wait for the perfect home to come up for sale. but be sure to take the following into account:

home model type, many types, sizes and custom builds. .
lot position on road for traffic, views (interior vs exterior)
lot position relative to sun and time of day
lot size in case you want to add something (pool comes to mind)
house location relative to highway noise.
house location relative to shopping by golf cart

interior storage versus garage storage.
type of hot water heater
screened in or glassed in lanai
TV/internet service provider options for area
cell phone coverage

the little things other than the shape/interior of the actual house

good luck

Not a simple decision which is why we rented first but in hindsight would have done some things differently