{"id":744,"date":"2017-01-13T10:00:04","date_gmt":"2017-01-13T10:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/?p=744"},"modified":"2017-01-12T21:44:21","modified_gmt":"2017-01-12T21:44:21","slug":"new-home-checklist-find-home-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/new-home-checklist-find-home-features\/","title":{"rendered":"New home checklist: Find a home to match your favorite features"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-749\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/checklist-4.jpg\" alt=\"Front door and exterior of a new home in Austin, Texas\" width=\"820\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/checklist-4.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/checklist-4-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/checklist-4-768x338.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>No two homes are alike \u2013 which is a good thing, because no two families are alike either. At MileStone Community Builders, we pride ourselves on offering something for everyone. Therefore, no matter what you&#8217;re looking for, you&#8217;ll find the features you need at one of our Austin communities. Without further ado, let&#8217;s get started on this new home checklist to find the perfect home for you and your family!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/checklist-3.jpg\" alt=\"Hill Country backyard of a new home in the greater Austin, Texas, area\" width=\"820\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/checklist-3.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/checklist-3-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/checklist-3-768x339.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Where do you want to live?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Easy commute:<\/strong> Find low-maintenance living <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/downtown-south-austin\/searight-village\/\">just minutes from downtown<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nightlife:<\/strong> Luxury condos <a href=\"http:\/\/www.1306west.com\/\">in the heart of downtown<\/a> Austin put you mere footsteps away from the city&#8217;s nightlife and live music scene.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Country living:<\/strong> Enjoy living in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/hill-country\/west-cypress-hills\/\">wide-open spaces<\/a> of the Texas Hill Country, with beautiful scenery and a charming country atmosphere.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Peace and quiet: <\/strong>Your dream home might be in the quiet streets of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/buda\/the-meadows-at-shadow-creek\/\">Buda, Texas<\/a>, seemingly far from the bustle of the city but only a short drive from downtown Austin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-747\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/checklist-2.jpg\" alt=\"Stainless steel kitchen as a new home feature in Austin, Texas\" width=\"820\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/checklist-2.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/checklist-2-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/checklist-2-768x337.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">What do you want your home to have?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Competitive price points:<\/strong> Many of our homes in the Austin area start\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/buda\/the-meadows-at-shadow-creek\">under $200,000<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Move-in ready:<\/strong> Check out our boutique communities with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/north-austin-cedar-park\/scottsdale-crossing\">ready-to-move-in homes<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Floor plan:<\/strong> Look for your dream floor plan, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/north-austin-cedar-park\/whitestone-landing\/\">cozy<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/north-austin-cedar-park\/trento\">spacious<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Home style:<\/strong> Choose from <a href=\"http:\/\/thegriffinaustin.com\/\">luxurious condos<\/a> to distinctive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/north-austin-cedar-park\/whitestone-landing\/\">garden-style homes<\/a> (and many more).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of floors:<\/strong> Looking for a one-story or two-story home? You might find both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/downtown-south-austin\/the-hills-of-bear-creek\/\">in the same community<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of bedrooms:<\/strong> Cozy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/downtown-south-austin\/smithfield\/\">two-bedroom home<\/a> or spacious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/north-austin-cedar-park\/scottsdale-crossing\/\">seven-bedroom palace<\/a>? The choice is yours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of bathrooms:<\/strong> Up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/north-austin-cedar-park\/larkspur\">four baths<\/a>\u00a0are available in many of our luxury communities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kitchen features:<\/strong> Indulge your inner chef with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/north-austin-cedar-park\/the-reserve-at-brushy-creek\/\">top kitchen amenities<\/a>. For example, choose from Moen faucets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and more!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Energy efficiency:<\/strong> Features like high-efficiency gas heat, programmable thermostats and Low-E windows make our communities <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/north-austin-cedar-park\/woodford-estates\/\">more energy-efficient<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Security features:<\/strong> Stay safe with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/downtown-south-austin\/maxwell-lane\/\">cutting-edge features<\/a> like\u00a0security cameras and wireless entry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/checklist-1.jpg\" alt=\"A community pool as a feature for a new home checklist\" width=\"820\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/checklist-1.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/checklist-1-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/checklist-1-768x338.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">What needs to be near your home?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>On-site amenities:<\/strong> Find a community with great on-site features as well as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/north-austin-cedar-park\/trento\/\">pools, recreation centers<\/a> and more!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Top-rated schools:\u00a0<\/strong>Find a home <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/north-austin-cedar-park\/the-park-at-brushy-creek\/\">near the area&#8217;s best schools<\/a>, including the acclaimed Round Rock Independent School District.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recreation:<\/strong> Check out the latest homes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/hill-country\/west-cypress-hills\">near Lake Travis<\/a> or make your new home just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/downtown-south-austin\/addison\/\">down the road from McKinney\u00a0Falls State Park<\/a>, not to mention\u00a0the many other parks, trails and outdoor recreation hot spots in and around Austin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shopping and dining:<\/strong> Find a place to live <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/north-austin-cedar-park\/the-park-at-brushy-creek\/\">right near the mall<\/a>, or check out homes near the unique shops and eateries <a href=\"http:\/\/thegriffinaustin.com\/\">in downtown Austin<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Entertainment:<\/strong> Austin&#8217;s great music bars, night clubs, entertainment venues and theaters <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/downtown-south-austin\/the-eastwood-at-riverside\/\">are within minutes<\/a> of many of our communities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hospitals:<\/strong> Find homes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/buda\/the-meadows-at-shadow-creek\/\">near the area&#8217;s best hospitals<\/a>, including top-ranked health systems like the Hays Seton Medical Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whatever your needs may be, we&#8217;re dedicated to helping you find your dream home in Austin, Texas. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/contact-us\">Contact MileStone today<\/a> to learn more about all the great features in our communities\u00a0as well as how we can help you cross off the items on your new home checklist!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- Begin Yuzo --><div class='yuzo_related_post style-1'  data-version='5.12.74'><!-- without result --><div class='yuzo_clearfixed yuzo__title yuzo__title'><h3>Related Post<\/h3><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"relatedthumb \" style=\"width:125px;float:left;overflow:hidden;\">  \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/best-austin-texas-12-spots\/\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"yuzo-img-wrap \" style=\"width: 125px;height:90px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"yuzo-img\" style=\"background:url('https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/iStock_000066447783_Large-e1470756764550-150x150.jpg') 50% 50% no-repeat;width: 125px;height:90px;margin-bottom: 5px;background-size: cover; 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