Outdoor Side Yard Concrete Patio, Porch, Deck Desert Shrubs Design Photos and Ideas

6. "Am I the 'fixer-upper' type?" 

"The truth is that an additional $100,000 on your purchase price is only about $300 more in payments,” she says. “If you work long hours and don't have a handy bone in your body, you might be better off buying a more fixed-up home.”

7. "Who are all of the decision makers, and can they actually see the home?" 

"There are times when parents may be helping out children with their down payment," she says. “It's always better to have the parents in on the process as early as possible."
This pergola-covered seating area, complete with hanging chairs, is off the living room.