DO YOU KNOW ?

In relation to the house of your dreams -- do you know:

• where the highways, interstates and major thoroughfares are?
• where the major roadways of the future are proposed/approved?
• what areas are in a flight path (Glendale airport, Luke airbase, Deer Valley airport, and those proposed for the future)?
• what the current zoning ordinances are surrounding your home?
• the direction in which your house faces (north-south; east-west; or combination of ) can make a difference in air-conditioning needs, interior decorating, landscaping, etc.)?

Other Things To Keep In Mind:

If you are building and the budget is getting stretched, don't be as concerned about the interior decorating, appliances, and furniture.  You can work on getting those things after construction; even after you have moved in.

What you do need to think about in the early planning and construction phase:

• an extended patio with extended roof.
• additional electrical outlets (in the floor, connections for ceiling fans with lights, outside for landscaping (lighting or watering) or other types of decorating.
• extra water outlets (landscaping, utility room, garage, side yard)
• the large picture window or the sit-in bay window.
• location of house on the lot if you are planning a pool, spa, putting green, etc.,  in the future.  Also keep in mind the way in which larger equipment will need to access that area when the time comes.
• interior wiring for computers, security systems, surround sound equipment, telephones, etc..