Comments on: Moving: Wants

By: B Family

B Family — Tue, 24 May 2011 06:22:26 +0000

Definitely looked at the sun exposure issue for our new house. Excited to not have the blazing sun in our house all afternoon. I also sold my dishes we have had since we got married at a yard sale. Not getting the new dishes out until we move. Needless to say I think hubby is getting tired of eating on small Ikea plates. Don’t we get smarter with age!!! Best of luck looking.

By: Anne-Marie

Anne-Marie — Tue, 24 May 2011 03:26:45 +0000

Moving is so dreadful! But, sometimes it really is so fun to fantasize about a fresh start and new diggs! I say POOL! Arizona without a pool is like Utah without a garage…but, they are expensive and dangerous…but fun!

By: Katy B.

Katy B. — Mon, 23 May 2011 21:58:54 +0000

My aunt works at banner desert in the labor and delivery dept. And yes, you are right about the north/south exposure thing. On the pool, you have to keep in mind the finanical upkeep it requires in the off season….but hey, if you do find a house with one, be sure to invite all your az bloggy friends over for a pool party. ‘Hint hint’ :):)

By: Lacey

Lacey — Mon, 23 May 2011 18:20:18 +0000

I have a cousin who works at Banner Desert (Dobson and the 202) and another cousin at Chandler Hospital. One works in the oncology department at BD and the other works in the OB at Chandler.

By: Flying Princess

Flying Princess — Mon, 23 May 2011 17:11:06 +0000

You are right about the sun exposure. We've lived in both orientations and the N-S will keep at least part of your house cooler all the time. We ended up nailing thick blankets up over the windows of our E-W facing apartment so the sun didn't turn it into a pressure cooker.

You have to consider where you will be spending your time in the afternoons (and sleeping) in the house and make sure that part is facing North. My parents have a great porch off the back of the house that blocks the sun and protects the house even on the south side.

If you can find one with a basement instead of an upper floor you will have hit the jackpot. The basements are at least 15 degrees cooler in the summer, but not many builders do them.

That is my 3.5 cents. Good luck!

By: Lara

Lara — Mon, 23 May 2011 17:08:34 +0000

Joel and I just found our lists of what we wanted in a house when we were looking. It made us laugh a little, but honestly, we were able to get the most important needs in the house we ended up with.

Close to the University
Square Footage was right
Room for office area
Room for playroom (I could make that room another bedroom and each kid could have her own room, but, no.)
Fenced backyard

The one big thing we had to let go was the garage. We have one, but it's only a one-car and our van barely fits in there, so we only use it in the winter.

I think when you find the right house, you'll know what you can compromise on and what you can't. IT WILL WORK OUT!!