How To Buy A Great House

There are many factors to consider when selecting a neighborhood that is right for you. Below are just a few of the many factors — you may think of others that are important to you.

 

ENJOY THE NEIGHBORHOOD!

Neighborhoods have characteristic personalities designed to best suit single people, growing families, two-career couples, or retirees.

You live in more than just your house so it is important that you enjoy your neighborhood.

• Talk to people who live there.
• Look carefully at how well other homes in the area are being maintained; are they painted, are the yards well cared for; are parked cars in good condition, etc.

OTHER NEIGHBORHOOD FACTORS TO CONSIDER:

• Look for things like access to major thoroughfares, highways, and shopping.
• Listen for noise created by commerce, roads, railways, public areas, schools, etc.
• Smell the air for adjacent commerce or agriculture.
• Check with local civic, police, fire, and school officials to find information about the area.
• Research things like soil and water.
• Look at traffic patterns around the area during different times of the day and drive from the area to work.
• Find out if the neighborhood is near parks, churches, recreation centers, shopping, theaters, restaurants, public transportation, schools, etc.
• Find out if the neighborhood belongs to a Homeowner’s Association.