Never mind that she’ll be spending the afternoon exploring unfinished basements and muddy yards; the Dancing Queen is never without her dress and heels, just in case a house tour turns out to be semi-formal.

He has two words for you, and they are the only two words that matter to him: GRANITE COUNTERTOPS.

Technically this person isn’t one of the purchasers—they’re an in-law, or a parent who’s helping with a loan—but everyone knows they get a vote (and first dibs on the fancy guest bedroom).

After years in a teeny condo without so much as an air plant, this homeowner-to-be is ready for chickens.