You’re in the market for a home, you’ve seen the listings on your computer, and you’ve put together a short list of potential properties. As you call your real estate agent and set up a showing time, don't forget that there many important things to consider in a house, like the neighborhood, the schools, the amenities, commuting times and future value growth...don't allow the small stuff keep you from owning your dream home. If the house is perfect but, it has laminated counters...you can fix that..but YOUCAN'T FIX LOCATION as an example. ( photo courtesy of CAR)