Choosing a home involves narrowing your home search by identifying neighborhoods that are right for you, not allowing emotions override good judgment, and making a strong offer.

Here are a few questions you'll want to ask yourself before you rush into a commitment to buy:

Price
Your lender says you can afford to buy the home you adore, but are you comfortable with the monthly payments you'll be obligated to make? Is the down payment within your means? 

Condition
Along with price, the condition of the home should be a top consideration. Does the home need a new roof? Extensive upgrading of the electrical wiring? New plumbing? 

Size and configuration
Is the house the right size for your needs and does it have the right combination of bedrooms, bathrooms and other living areas? 

Comfort
Does the house have a central heating system? A central air-conditioning system? Are those climate controls important to you? Are the windows large enough and positioned to create cross ventilation? 

Style
Is the design and architecture of the house too modern or too traditional for your preferences in furniture and home furnishings?

Resale potential
People move to a new home every seven years, on average. If you wanted to sell your home or were forced by unexpected circumstances to sell it, how easy would it be to find a ready, willing and able buyer?