Have you just done a walkthrough on one of the most attractive and perfect homes you've ever seen? Before you dive headlong into making an offer that locks you into an agreement you should slow down. Before committing you should remember that your home isn't just the real estate that your realtor found for you. The neighborhood and community around you is also your home. Every business, every neighbor, and every domestic animal and small child - they all make up your home. You buy into the community so it's important to gather information and understand what it is that you're buying into.
Getting from Point A
Having a home you're happy with is extremely important but you're only going to spend a portion of your time in that home. You'll spend a lot more time out and about among the community for various events and running errands. As such you should take the time to check out the businesses, the restaurants, parks, gathering places, entertainment, etc. Cruise the roads as well so you can find out if the area is easy to navigate or if it's a gridlock nightmare.
Schools
Even if you don't have children or they're all grown up, a school is still a concern in your neighborhood and it's part of your home. The quality of the school as well as the location can affect the resale value. It also has a dramatic effect on the quality of the neighborhood including the attitude of children and parents in the area. Before committing, take some time to review the school district, dropout rates, testing scores, etc.
Community Living
Every community and every neighborhood has its own feel. As you spend time among the people of the community to can decide if it's a good fit for you and yours. This goes beyond mingling with neighbors - you should visit hospitals, community groups, local events taking place and more to determine the character of the local residents and if you will mesh well with the group.
Neighborhood Crime
Crime will be present no matter where you live - you can't really escape from it but you can take the time to talk to your realtors as well as local law enforcement to find out how the crime is in the area where your new home would be located. There's a lot of data and statistics on local crimes and you'll be able to find detailed data pertaining to your neighborhood. You can also go into back issues of the news or check local news sites to see trends in criminal activity.
Utilities
Utilities in your neighborhood are an important factor when buying a home. How would you feel if you jumped the gun on a purchase only to find out that you're forced to drink well water and rely on a septic tank for processing sewage? Ask during the review process and find out how the utilities work, if you run on natural gas, how the electricity works and where it comes from, the average local rates, etc. Stay informed and make the right purchase choice.
It doesn't take much more than a few days to get good quality research for review. That little bit of time will add up to years of happiness once you finally find a home that rests in a quiet, comfortable neighborhood that's perfect for your desires.
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