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Adventures in Homebuying: Boston couple finds home value is not always about price

Posted by Annalisa Burgos | August 16, 2009

Tags: boston, buy a house, first time home buyer, FTHB, home price, home value, home worth, house hunting, property value, real estate, real estate tips

Everyone is so focused on home value these days that we forget that buying a home is really an emotional experience.

Sure staging and price play huge factors in whether we like a place, but house hunting is really about finding a house that fits your current lifestyle and aspirations. What really makes a homebuyer ultimately make an offer is feeling a personal connection to the place, not necessarily its price tag.

Ladies, think of it this way. They say when you’re shopping for a wedding dress, you’ll know when you find the one. It just fits. (And since 90 percent of real estate decisions are made by women, I figure you’d understand the analogy.)

This week, I talked to Eileen Imada and Walter Dixon, who just bought their first house in Newton, a suburb of Boston. After three years of looking for their “perfect” home, they learned a valuable lesson in determining home value and have a great tip for all you first-time buyers. Tune in for their full video on the FrontDoor Unlocked Vlog — coming soon!