The most sustainable element of all is the Lais’ intention to make their first home their last home as well. “Some people have this mentality of getting a starter house, then upgrading from there,” David says. “We just wanted to find a place to live in and then stay there forever.” Eventually they imagine passing the home down to their children.
The house sits on a corner lot, which makes the side yard (shown here) also a front yard. Five-and-a-half-year-old Maya (left) and two-and-a-half-year-old Yumi (right) play on the gravel while Mayuko, David, and Shota sit on the bench.
9. "Am I willing to sell my home before finding a new one?"
“You want to be in the most powerful position possible to purchase your new home, and that entails having your home in escrow with all contingencies removed, or even better, having the money in the bank,” says Hoffman.
10. "Am I ready to find the perfect home on the first or second day of looking?"
"If you are working with a highly trained team, then your agent will only show you homes that fit your needs,” she adds. “Finding a home on the first or second day happens half of the time, and it's easier to celebrate if people know this from the start!"
The exterior of Connect 4L 1,600 sf 3 bed 3 bath 2 story modern prefab.
Moving the entrance off the street to the rear of the house allowed for the creation of a diminutive side yard.
Modern by the Sea: This airy and bright villa has plenty to offer those who want to get away from it all – a pool that’s heated year-round, expansive wooden decking, as well easy access to one of Portugal’s best-loved beaches.
Just off this kitchen is this gorgeous "edible garden" making garden-to-table dining a reality in your very own home.