After narrowing your choice of community and neighbourhood, focus on a home site. Street frontage is important, but don't overlook depth. However, that means more grass to cut, more sidewalk to clear of snow, and more fencing to erect without a neighbour to split the cost. Homes on the west side receive morning sun at the front and afternoon sun in the back. South side homes bask in the sun at the rear, ideal for backyard enthusiasts.
Developers often impose even tougher restrictions to enhance a subdivision's appearance.
Unlike their resale counterparts, new homebuyers must view the relevant drawings, either at the builder's sales pavilion or the local municipal offices to learn the answers. You can in our Columnist newsgroup. Alan Silverstein is a real estate lawyer whose column appears in the weekend Sun's New Homes section. We welcome your feedback. All rights reserved.