The ecosystem map below shows Outside Activities and Inside Activities that have to be conducted to understand if someone has to move to a new house. As the ecosystem map illustrates, the first step is to determine what kind of house you can afford, followed by finding a new home, buying a new home, moving to the new home, selling your old home, and more. Several other important aspects influence these inside activities. Users make many decisions during the moving process—where do we want to live? What is our price range?—and use several services—real estate agents, inspectors, movers, and so on. The steps are complex, and the timeframe can vary significantly. The following ecosystem map presents the main elements of finding, buying, and finally settling in a new (and affordable) home.
