Create Your Home Wishlist: A Complete Guide

Hello, Gorgeous! If you’re thinking about buying in 2026, the BEST place to start is creating a home wishlist. This helps us curate listings, narrow down the right communities, and understand exactly what matters most to you.

Here’s your 2026 Home Wishlist Template:

🏡 MUST-HAVES

These are your non-negotiables — items that your next home MUST include:
✔ Number of bedrooms
✔ Bathrooms
✔ Garage size (single, double, tandem)
✔ Yard size / fenced yard
✔ Layout (open concept? main-floor office?)
✔ AC / fireplace / finished basement
✔ Accessibility needs

💛 NICE-TO-HAVES

These enhance your lifestyle, but you can live without them:
✔ Walk-through pantry
✔ Bonus room
✔ Upgraded kitchen
✔ Ensuite with soaker tub
✔ Large mudroom
✔ South-facing backyard

🏙 COMMUNITY FEATURES

Ideal neighbourhood amenities:
✔ School district preferences
✔ Distance to work
✔ Parks, playgrounds, dog parks
✔ Walkability
✔ Restaurants + coffee shops nearby
✔ Community associations

💵 BUDGET & FINANCING

✔ Ideal price range
✔ Monthly comfort zone
✔ Mortgage pre-approval (Trevor at Advanced Mortgage can help!)

🌟 FUTURE GOALS

✔ Will you grow into the home or downsize?
✔ Planning for resale?
✔ Planning for rental potential?

If you want us to turn this into your own custom 2026 search, contact us with your wishlist — we’ll get started immediately.