After four years of apartment living, we’ve decided that renting is for suckers!
We are ready to live in our own home somewhere in Sacramento and I've decided to keep a log of our progress until we find it. We started by talking over the qualities we'd like in our new community and home since we decided to stay in Sacramento. Some of the highlights:
- We both want to have a place in a safe, friendly neighborhood with more room to grow and start our family.
- We want our monthly payments, utilities that fits our budget and allows us to support our lifestyle. Nothing extravagant just a little money to enjoy skiing Tahoe every now and then.
- Someplace…where when kids play and people run or walk with their dogs it is expected and welcome.
- Nice parks with paths or activities would be great too.
- I’d like a yard to barbecue and a little lawn to tend.
- He adds an easy commute to downtown or access to a freeway – if it takes an extra 20 minute just to get out of our neighborhood it won’t be the right fit for us.
- He’d really love to live near the American River, if possible as it can encourage us to stay active.
- I don't want to live too close to a big mall (traffic) but a place that has access to a few restaurants and stores would be great.
- Garage of course, instead of the carport.
So we begin!
