You have your household all set up. Now you need a place to live. First pick a world and then a home. That’s all there is to it. However, make a wise decision, because your Sim will have to live with it—at least for a while.
The Worlds
Will your Sims live in Willow Creek or Oasis Springs? No matter where you choose to live, you can still visit the other world—and even move to the other world later on.
You can choose from two worlds—Willow Creek or Oasis Springs. Both offer several neighborhoods and similar amenities. Do you want a more temperate world or a desert world?
Willow Creek
Home Prices
| Marker | Price* | Name | Lot Size | Bedrooms | Bathrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A |
§257,022 | Cypress Terrace | 40x30 | 5 | 4 |
|
B |
§261,153 | Oakenstead | 50x50 | 4 | 3 |
|
C |
§176,277 | Umbrage Manor | 40x30 | 3 | 2 |
|
D |
§5,500 | Hallow Slough | 30x20 | Empty Lot | |
|
E |
§107,906 | Parkshore | 40x30 | 4 | 3 |
|
F |
§254,721 | Ophelia Villa | 30x20 | 3 | 3 |
|
G |
§97,376 | Brook Bungalow | 40x30 | 3 | 2 |
|
H |
§2,500 | Potters Splay | 30x20 | Empty Lot | |
|
I |
§41,704 | Riverside Roost | 30x20 | 2 | 2 |
|
J |
§132,690 | Pique Hearth | 30x20 | 2 | 2 |
|
K |
§36,774 | Rindle Rose | 20x15 | 2 | 1 |
|
L |
§13,663 | Crick Cabana | 20x15 | 2 | 1 |
|
M |
§16,421 | Daisy Hovel | 30x20 | 1 | 1 |
|
N |
§64,364 | Garden Essence | 40x30 | 3 | 1 |
|
O |
§15,965 | Streamlet Single | 20x15 | 1 | 1 |
|
P |
§2,000 | Bargain Bend | 30x20 | Empty Lot | |
* The listed prices are for furnished homes. Unfurnished homes cost less.
Oasis Springs
Home Prices
| Marker | Price* | Name | Lot Size | Bedrooms | Bathrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A |
§120,150 | Granada Place | 30x20 | 3 | 3 |
|
B |
§5,500 | Arid Ridge | 40x30 | Empty Lot | |
|
C |
§147,835 | Sultry Springside | 30x20 | 4 | 3 |
|
D |
§176,637 | Rio Verde | 40x30 | 5 | 4 |
|
E |
§314,628 | Yuma Heights | 40x30 | 4 | 4 |
|
F |
§228,639 | Affluista Mansion | 50x50 | 2 | 3 |
|
G |
§17,032 | Sandtrap Flat | 30x20 | 1 | 1 |
|
H |
§25,594 | Slipshod Mesquite | 40x30 | 1 | 1 |
|
I |
§13,064 | Nookstone | 20x15 | 1 | 1 |
|
J |
§1,500 | Pebble Burrow | 30x20 | Empty Lot | |
|
K |
§18,409 | Agave Abode | 20x15 | 1 | 1 |
|
L |
§ 48,718 | Vista Quarry | 30x20 | 2 | 1 |
|
M |
§64,973 | Springscape | 30x20 | 3 | 2 |
|
N |
§39,122 | Raffia Quinta | 20x15 | 2 | 2 |
|
O |
§3,500 | Dusty Turf | 30x20 | Empty Lot | |
|
P |
§75,026 | Cacti Casa | 40x30 | 4 | 3 |
* The listed prices are for furnished homes. Unfurnished homes cost less.
Picking a Home
Because your budget is low at the beginning, your choices are limited. In each world, you will have to stick to the more affordable neighborhood and its limited options. Bargain houses usually have one or two bedrooms and only one bathroom. You can also purchase an empty lot and build your own home. Architecture and Design covers how to build a home from the foundation up.
Purchase your home furnished or unfurnished—you can even bulldoze the home and build from scratch.
When you buy a home, you can choose to have it furnished or unfurnished. It is cheaper to purchase an unfurnished home, but then you must buy all of the furniture and other items. Be sure to purchase the items you need to meet your Sims’ needs. Here are the basics you need right away:
Essential Furnishings
| Item | Need |
|---|---|
| Bed | Energy |
| Toilet | Bladder |
| Shower | Hygiene |
| Sink | Hygiene |
| Refrigerator | Hunger |
| Stove | Hunger |
| Television | Fun |
| Bookshelf | Fun |
| Smoke Alarm | Alerts your Sims when there is a fire |
Useful Furnishings
| Item | Need |
|---|---|
| Dresser | Modify outfits |
| Sofa | Place to sit while watching tele-vision or reading, provides comfort |
| Table and Chairs | Eating meals |
| Mirror | Building up skills |
| Lights | Helps improve the environment |
| Computer | Fun and build skills |
| Fire Prevention System Utility Panel | Helps prevent your house from burning down |
| Art | Adds to the environment and provides positive moodlets |
There is no need to purchase all of your Sims’ items right at the start. In fact, just get the basics to meet your needs and leave enough Simoleons so you can buy other items as you need them, as well as food and pay the bills. You can purchase higher quality models of certain appliances and furniture to better fulfill your Sims’ moods, aspirations and social status. For example, cheap beds are uncomfortable and your Sim may not get a good night’s sleep on them. With a more expensive bed that is more comfortable, a Sim can spend less time sleeping and more time pursuing goals. You might also want to invest in a nicer shower; it will improve your hygiene more effectively and your Sims get some stress and discomfort relief as well. If you are planning to work on cooking-related skills, get a better stove. Some careers require you to use a computer to gain skills, so be sure to get one that will build up those skills. Think about what you want your Sims to do as you are furnishing your home.