Buying a house is a big decision. In fact, it is likely to be the single biggest financial decision you ever make in your whole life, which is why it is always useful to know that you are making the right decision.

Although nothing is absolutely certain in life, and although no one on the internet can tell you if you have found a good house to buy or not, there are a few signs that, if you spot them, would tend to indicate you have indeed found a great house. So, let’s take a look at some of the big ones now:

1. You love the area

They say that when it comes to buying real estate, it’s location, location, location, you need to focus on. So, if you’ve found one or more houses for sale in a neighborhood that you absolutely love it is an excellent indicator that you might just have found a good home.

If the neighbors seem nice, there are a lot of useful amenities right on the doorstep, and you feel safe there, then that is a very good starting place.

2. It meets your vision

If the home you are viewing meets the vision you have for your family life now and in the future, that is another excellent indicator that you have found a good house. If you can look at it and see where the kids will play, where you and your spouse will relax in the evenings, where you can work on your hobbies, and so on, well it’s a really good sign that you should definitely explore it further.

3. There are no major issues

If the house you are thinking of buying is pretty sound, in that there are no real structural issues like cracked foundations or rising damp, then chances are it will make a good house for you if everything else is in accordance. Of course, you should have a professional come and survey the house just to make sure there are no hidden surprises to be found because it is not always immediately obvious that there are serious problems, but take it as a good sign if all the house needs are a few cosmetic tweaks.

4. It is a good price

If a house is priced fairly but also in line with other houses in the neighborhood this is a good sign, First of all, it is a good sign that you are not going to be ripped off by the seller, and secondly, it is a good sign that it is in a decent state of repair if it is commanding similar prices to other houses in the neighborhood too. So, if you want it, get it checked out, and don’t leave it too long before making an offer.

If you spot any of these signs when you’re house hunting, then at the very least, it would indicate that you should take a closer look at that particular piece of real estate. Happy hunting.