What are the most common features that you should look for when buying a home? The issues can be narrowed down to three things: Convenience, Schools, and Safety. Homeowners want to be able to walk to their favorite restaurant and stores. They want to have a home within a strong school district. Lastly, people want to feel safe. A qualified realtor can help you tremendously in identifying homes that meet each of these traits and any other features that you would like. I’m Karen, your mortgage genie who provides weekly weekend suggestions every Thursday so check back with me soon!