It has been largely unchallenged since its debut in 2014: the list of nine elements that make up the “perfect” house. Originally formulated for a Houselogic feature by builder John Riha, the nine features that comprise an “ideal” house make a more meaningful list than most similar compilations. It can serve a thought-provoking checklist for house hunters weighing today’s Boise offerings—if for no other reason than deciding which listed items are personal priorities. The nine (with a few of my parenthetical asides):
- Single level (unless there is a killer view from a higher floor)
- Nine-Foot Ceilings (except in grand rooms)
- Southern Exposure
- Outdoor Living Spaces
- Maximized Insulation
- Separate Master Bedroom (understood to mean“suite”)
- Low-Maintenance Siding (for practicality, certainly—but aesthetically, maybe not)
- Great Storage (absolutely!)
- Ergonomic Touches.
Listing your house with my team is a sound first step in a search for another ideal: the perfect Boise house buyer. There is only one entry on the “perfect” list describing that person: it’s a house hunter who’s been looking for a home just like the one in your listing. Call me when