Ever wonder why people choose to live where they do? Being a Realtor I think about it a lot. Personally I have lived in the same community practically all my life. St Louis Park MN and I have to say I just love the community, St Louis Park feels like a small town in many ways, yet you have all the benefits of the Metropolitan ammenities. We have a great school district with staff that are passionate about what they do, but like so many districts these days funding all the desired programs has become difficult. As a parent I know how important a quality school district is and I think St Louis Park and for that matter many of the surrounding districts are continually working to meet the needs of all their students. I always say it's not about just your kids or my kids, it's about everyones kids. It's about the future of our communities and providing the best education possible is one of the keys to a thriving community. Even if a parent chooses to go the private school route, St Louis Park has many private options available, one still needs to realize the value of a strong public school system to keep our communities moving forward. Each year at this time school districts are budgeting for next year, this is a time when parents and districts must work together and listen to each other to make the best choices for the limited funds available. I know in my community there is a lot of discussion going on as I'm sure there is in many other communities across the Metro area.
So a quality school district to me seems to be one key to making a community desirable. What else? A connected caring community to me would seem very important. Today we are all so busy, time just seems to fly by, but families still have the same needs they had 10, 20 or 30 years ago. Isn't it nice when you are able to call on your neighbors to help when you're in a pinch. I know my neighbors have come to my rescue many times and I have saved the day for them as well. Family is important, but I think a neighborhood that works together and is connected plays a close second. I always feel good when I drive by someone on my block and they wave and say "Hi".
So a connected and caring community seems to be an important piece to a desirable place to call home. What else? I know for myself a location that fits my needs is a big plus. For those of us in St Louis Park, close proximity to downtown Minneapolis is very nice, the city lakes (Calhoun, Harriet, Cedar and Lake of the Isles) are very close and for those looking for a big lake to play on Lake Minnetonka is a quick drive away as well. I have even managed to get familiar with St Paul over the last couple years, since my oldest son is attending college there. As with so many of the cities in the Metro area, there is quick access to one or more of the major highways to get me where I need to go fairly quick. We all need to be on board for maintaining our roads and highways so they can provide us with a safe path as well as the next generations to come. When it comes to picking a desirable community I think several pieces come into play and having the right tools and information available to help make the decision is very important. For those at the point where they are ready to make the choice of where to call home, I would be honored to help with the process. I have the tools and knowledge to help you along the way, check out my website at debbiedanielson@edinarealty.com to check them out and let me know if I could be of service, it would be a priviledge to interview for the job. Thanks for checking in, look forward to chatting again soon.
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