instruction: Provide a bulleted list of things to think about when buying a house
response: The following are things to think about when buying a house:
  1. Location
  2. Purchase price and mortgage rates
  3. Floor Plan / Layout
  4. Design / Finishings
  5. Garage space
  6. Storage space
  7. How long one plans to live there
  8. Property taxes
  9. Insurance rates
  10. Maintenance costs