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His House, Her House? How to Choose the Perfect Big Canoe Home
By Karin Elliott | July 18, 2008
She wants the cottage in the woods with a trickling stream or lake, high ceilings, big kitchen with granite, and a stone lined path to the front door and less than 3 minutes to the gate. He wants a rustic log cabin in the middle of nowhere with a big view, built in flat screen TV over the fireplace, a 3 car garage (with a urinal), and basement bar with a pool table. Luckily homes like these do exist in Big Canoe. The problem is that they usually are not side by side! This scenario is more common than not, in fact I am willing to bet some of my readers are laughing about it right now! As an “unlicensed” counselor (hee hee) I have learned a few tips to help make the Big Canoe Transition smooth and quarrel free.
First Tip is to take a weekend trip to Big Canoe. If you have already done this, skip to the Second Tip, otherwise check out our list of Big Canoe Rentals. Arrange a trip up and schedule your first day with me. I’ll be “Julie the Cruise Director” for day one and will simply guide you through the different neighborhoods and tell you a few secret shortcuts to make navigating Big Canoe a lot easier. We’ll look at all types of homes in your price range, and I’ll get a feel for what you like. Take the second day just to enjoy the amenities and explore on your own. Then you can both go home, sit on the porch, or by the fire and discuss the homes. Be prepared to disagree, remember the Mars and Venus book. (ergo Tip Two)
Second Tip involves 2 pens and 3 pieces of paper. You both need to make a list, without talking to each other about the “Must Haves” for your Big Canoe home. Make the list of 20 or more things. Fill every space! I say make the list long because you will inevitably choose some of the same things. Write the things you both want on page 3 and put a heart at the top! Go back to your individual wants and take a second look. Remember you each listed 20 so there are probably a few that you can live without. Scratch them off and If the house doesn’t come with it then you may be able to add it at a later date. Remember old Mick Jagger singing “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you get what you need!!” (Hope that song sticks with you for a few days, it’s one of my favorites!)
Third Tip is to think of one very important detail, RESELLABILITY! If life takes a turn and you need to move, will you be able to sell it? Views and waterfront properties are PRIMO in Big Canoe. Close proximity to the gate or the trails is also very desirable. Sometimes homes can get so customized that it turns off the potential buyers.
Fourth and Final tip is to be ready. Regardless of the market, the good Big Canoe homes for sale go fairly quickly. If you both really love it then make an offer if you can.
Hope my tips were helpful and that you both can find a way to come to terms on the same home. Agreeing on the Big Canoe Community is easy, finding the right home is a rewarding journey.
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