However, I know nothing about any of this. Where do I even begin to find a place? I'm not too picky with locale. Do I rent or buy? If so, what? A house, a condo, an apartment, a co-op, a townhouse? I barely know the differences amoung those. And the idea of buying something and being locked down like that is scary. I've never been one for taking risks - it's why I'm still at home and working at my high school job (while my siblings are strewn across the states, buying homes, being entrepreneurs, and having babies) - or making big decisions (getting engaged is one of my most decisive acts, and I still managed to knock that one off-course). It all comes down to the lackadaisical attitude I have - an apathetic (perhaps easy-going?), unmotivated, scared personality that stems from the fear of failure. I was often successful growing up, especially in school, but that fostered an aversion to trying anything at which I might fail. And so I digress, as I always do in my blogs. Back on track!
So I have begun my journey into home-shopping. I think I'd like to buy a place. It seems more financially smart (why pay rent when you could be paying off something you'll one day own), I like the idea (and I know this is depending on the type of home I buy) of being able to customize it, and it seems more secure than living lease-to-lease. Buying would make it easier to make it a home, not just an abode.
But where? I love to walk and would like to live somewhere that would decrease my reliance on a car. That usually raises the price tag, though, especially in the metropolitan areas at which I've been looking. This is where my search hits a wall. I need to pick a few ideal areas before I can hunt down a home.
To be continued.
