Real Living Real Answers Real Living Lifestyle Planning Guide | Page 10

This exercise is intended to help you examine the
attitudes held by both you and your spouse/partner
regarding real estate so you can arrive at more
mutually-compatible decisions.
REAL ESTATE
PREFERENCES EXERCISE
This exercise is intended I want to live closer to water
(i.e. oceans, lakes, rivers).
to help you better focus on
what your lifestyle goals
are. For each statement,
write whether you agree
or disagree.
I want to live where it’s easy
to walk to amenities.
I want to live close to
neighbors.
I want to live further away
from neighbors.
I want to live in a more
diverse community.
I believe the neighborhood
or community we select is as,
or more important, than the
home we select.
I believe the lifestyle benefits
of where we move is more
important than how much
our property may or may not
appreciate or depreciate.
I believe the abundance of
amenities surrounding our
property is more important
than the square footage.
Dog parks or pet friendly areas
are an important part of my
decision-making process.
Being near families with
children is important to me so
my children have playmates.
Step 1 / Determine your Lifestyle Needs & Goals
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