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Originally Posted by fromct;***663
I'm visiting in TV and I've been looking at houses with both TV and MLS reps.
The good news - there are some very nice houses in my price range for sale right now.
The bad news - see the good news.......
There are 8 (and counting) listed for under $165,00 that I would consider buying but they are located all the way from Piedmont to Duval and a couple of villages in between. I know this topic has been posted before and the consensus seemed to be that 'when you find the right house you'll know it'. I've tried applying 'logic' and that helps me get it down to 4 based on # of bedrooms (3), direction that rear of house faces (E,N), the 'likely' future value based on the village they're in (??), their proximity to shopping, etc, the 'feel' of the neighborhood - you get the picture.....
To take a narrower perspective, if you were buying today looking strictly at the perceived investment value, where would you be looking and buying?
Based on the prior advice, if a house hasn't 'spoken' to me yet should I just keep looking?
Please help!
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Fromct,
Welcome to TOTV! I agree with others who have said to make a list of your must haves and must NOT haves and prioritize your wants. If you haven't found a house that stands out to you, there's no need to be in a hurry. TV is such a big place, you likely will always have a range of homes to choose from in your price range.
Since you have mentioned that price is an important factor, be sure you are making an apples-to-apples comparison on price. Remember to add the bond, if any, to the price. Consider any upgrades that you would make that haven't already been made on a new or resale you are considering, such as attic stairs, solar tubes, special flooring, counter tops, or landscaping. Do you prefer a gas stove or do you have any gas appliances you plan to bring? Homes south of 466 are all electric. On resales, how old are the appliances? Are they near the end of their life cycle?
Also remember that the price on resales is negotiable. It is unlikely that you would need to pay the full asking price on a resale. Of course, price isn't everything, as long as it fits your budget. So buy something you'll love, even if that means you haven't found it yet.
Keep us posted on your search. All best wishes!