@versatile,
I'm 81 age and disabled, so I look for things that will allow me to function. For example:
reasonable house price, fixed income ;
one story house - no stairs;
three bedrooms, two for sleeping and one for office;
walk in shower with safety bars - unable to use a bath tub;
disabled height toilet;
easy access to car garage;
small and safe yards for walking and for my two doggies, etc;
walk-in closet;
then I look for:
good windows with thermal protection;
good roof;
good air conditioning equipment;
kitchen with good equipment and easy use design;
safe floor coverings and non-slip tyle;
doggie door for my two dogs;
low crime area;
good neighborhood;
easy shopping near by;
competent police and fire agencies;
good hospital and clinic nearby;
good handy man and landscape care;
good dog vet nearby;
BBB