HOMEBUYING CHECKLIST

Use this checklist to help you determine which property is best suited for you.
Address Term Mortgage Rate Cost per $100,000
Asking Price 3 Year 5.34 % 500.99
Occupancy Date 5 Year 5.4 % 504.94
BUILDING ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Type of construction Fireplace
Age                     Lot size Air conditioning
Floor area Central humidifier
# of storeys ____ # of rooms ____ Heat pump Pool
# of bedrooms ____ # of baths ____ Garage
LOCATION (DISTANCE) LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Schools Assessments
Work Easements/Servitudes
Public Transportation  
  Zoning
Shopping Up-to-date survey
   
ONGOING COSTS EXISTING MORTGAGE
Property taxes Lender
Other taxes/Assessments Balance owing
Condominium fees Interest Rate ______% Payments $ ______
Garbage/trash pickup Maturity date
UTILITIES
Heating
Water
Electricity $_______ /_________
Voltage __________________________
Other
STRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
PLUMBING
Galvanized Copper
Plastic      Water Pressure
INSULATION
Type_______________________
Consistent Throughout
GARAGE / DRIVEWAY
 
Condition ________________________
DOORS AND WINDOWS
Type _____________________
Condition__________________
Screens Insulation
SEWER/SEPTIC SYSTEM
  ___________________________
LAWN AND GARDENS
  ___ Exterior Water Outlets
  ___ Exterior Electrical Plugs
  ___ Landscaping
EXTERIOR WALLS

  Type _________________________
  Condition______________________
SIGNS OF WATER LEAKAGE
Basement Ceilings Floors
VISIBLE CRACKS
Walls       Ceilings  
Basement Foundation
FLOORS
  Type _________________________
  Condition______________________

ROOF
  Age __________________________
  Condition______________________
  ___ Adequate ventilation

WOODEN STRUCTURES
   Condition of woodwork
   ____________________________
   Condition of paint
   ____________________________
   Signs of dry rot termites, ants, etc.