Remember middle school social studies (yeah, sorry to bring that up)? We all learned the difference between wants and needs. Needs? Food, clothing, shelter, and water. Wants? Pretty much everything else.⁣ ⁣ To help focus your house hunting, we’re going to make a wants vs. needs list all of your very own. So grab a pen and paper or your phone and favorite note-taking app and don’t worry—we are here to help keep the two categories straight.⁣ ⁣ Here’s a simple definition. Needs are the non-negotiable features; the features you simply must have in yor next home. Wants are the ones you’d like to have, but you can add or change down the road.⁣ ⁣ Needs might be things like:⁣ ⁣ • Enough square footage for you and your family⁣ • Sufficient bedrooms and bathrooms⁣ • First floor master bedroom⁣ • Close proximity to work and school⁣ • Attached two-car garage⁣ • Grassy yard for children's or pet's play area⁣ ⁣ Wants will look more like:⁣ ⁣ • Specific paint or exterior color⁣ • Pool, jacuzzi, or oth...