- How close will you be to your employment? Driving a long distance may get old in a hurry, and with the cost of gasoline these days . . .
- How close is the neighborhood to shopping? If it’s a 20-minute trip…how often will you go shopping?
- How close is the neighborhood to other important places in your life – houses of worship, schools, parks, medical services?
- If you need public transportation, does the neighborhood have it?
- How do neighborhood schools rank in areas important to you? The school district and the Internet are good resources for information.
- How will your children get to school, and how long will it take them to get there?
- Are municipal services available? or will you maintain a well and septic?
- Is there a homeowners’ association, and what are its fees?
- What are the taxes?
- Is the neighborhood clean?
- Are streets and other public facilities well maintained?
- Do homeowners exhibit pride with well kept homes?
- What do police statistics show about crime in the area?
- Is the neighborhood well regarded by those familiar with the area?
- Are there deed restrictions? What are they? Are they enforced?
- What are the city’s or county’s long-range plans for the area? You don’t want to be the last one to find out a freeway is coming through.
- How is the area zoned? Don’t forget, however, that zoning can be changed.
- What are the plans for any nearby open spaces?
This information is presented by:
Connie Taylor
Keller Williams Realty
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