by Taliah Karim 
1. Electric work
You need electricity for a variety of daily tasks, so don’t take any shortcuts when it comes to the
electrical setup in your home. Upgraded electrical in older homes is necessary to support modern
conveniences many of us take for granted, such as a washer and dryer and central air
conditioning.
2. The Location
The old saying of “location, location, location” is not just an empty adage. If you stretch the
bounds of where you really want to live, you’ll likely be disappointed down the road. You can
always modify your home with additions and renovations, but where that house is located is set
in stone.
3. Homeowners Insurance
You probably already know that homeowners insurance is a must, but you should also keep in
mind that any old policy will not necessarily do. While insurance is required by lenders, that
doesn’t stop homeowners from skimping on the coverage amount to save money every month.
Be sure to not cut corners, and really take into consideration the possibility of accidents
happening with your home.
4. The Inspection
The inspection is another necessary part of the home-buying process that should not be taken
lightly. A home inspector is going to walk through a very long and exhaustive list of items to
check. They may not see everything, but they’re likely to see things that you cannot. These
detailed inspections can protect you from problems that even the seller didn’t know about, and
therefore didn’t disclose to you.
