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Homes & Holidays

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To many people, memories are comprised of holiday memories with family and friends. When looking to buy, it's important to think about how your life in your new home will impact your style and future memories, such as child raising, single life, empty nestors, school, education, roads, and neighbors.

 

If you're looking to buy now and the end of the year, and you've got your eye on a specific neighborhood, you might want to see how the neighbors are decorating for the holidays. Also, find out what the Chamber of Commerce has planned for upcoming events. For example, long before I became an agent, I didn't know the annual Holiday December Parade ran right behind my fence line. Although exciting for some, I'm blocked in and it's hard for me to get out of the neighborhood with my car.

 

On the other hand, I had a friend who once lived in an historic district and she knew in advance that the annual Holiday December Parade ran right in front of her house. The big difference? I have an 8 foot fence and I can't see the parade from my own backyard. My friend on the other hand knew the neighborhood and planned annual family get-togethers for the Parade. That was her idea of family entertainment!

 

Whether you want a kid friendly neighborhood or not, it's good to know in advance how your life style can be impacted before you buy. Having the right agent to help guide you in your home buying process can enhance future memories with family and friends or the single life.

 

©Patricia Feager 10/15/2o014

 

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PATRICIA FEAGER, REALTOR®
DFW FINE PROPERTIES
3575 LONE STAR CIRCLE SUITE 315
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76177

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Associates (3) (College of Lake County)
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SRES (Certified Senior Residential Specialist)
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Comments(20)

Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Hi Patricia, Great advise for buyers to discover prior to a purchase in a neighborhood if it meets their hopes for the holidays.  Your friend went into their situation with eyes wide open and a great fit for her.  

Enjoy this autumn season!

Gloria

Oct 15, 2014 01:55 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Gloria Todor and Doug Durren - Delaware County PA Real Estate - My friend was defintely wiser than me back then. Of course, I did learn from my mistakes and became inspired to become a REALTOR to help guide others in their home buying process.

Oct 15, 2014 01:57 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Good information Pat. It's important to find out about the positives and negatives of holiday events!

Oct 15, 2014 02:10 AM
Christine O'Shea
Christine E O'Shea Broker - Naples, FL

Hi Pat, Wonderful information.  I love hometowns and holiday parades!  Having a get together during the event would be so much fun!

Oct 15, 2014 03:26 AM
debbie lemmon
AZ HOME SEEKERS - San Tan Valley, AZ

Hi Patricia great information! Thanks for sharing! Have a wonderful week!

Oct 15, 2014 03:59 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Patricia,

You make an excellent point here.  The more information the better.  Happy Wednesday, A

Oct 15, 2014 04:32 AM
Shannon Milligan, Richmond VA Real Estate Agent/Associate Broker
RVA Home Team - Richmond, VA
RVA Home Team - Winning with Integrity.

This is a very good idea! Buyers will learn a lot about the neighborhoods and activities by following your advice! (And be able to plan ahead for parking)

Oct 15, 2014 05:58 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Patricia Feager, MBA, GRI, Cert Negotiations Expert, Military Relo Prof   You have made vert good points here . I never thought of that . You are the best 

Oct 15, 2014 06:31 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Good afternoon Patricia, sound advice for anyone who wants to buy a house and understands that it is all about LOCATION!!! Ask the neighbors about the 'hood so that you will know what to expect and if it meets your requirements.

Oct 15, 2014 07:06 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Patricia ...Great points! I love your photo ....this is my favorite time of the year ...I just wish it would last longer!

Oct 15, 2014 07:50 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Hi Patricia interesting post today. Great points. The holidays cause different feelings on people and it is good to take notice of this.

Oct 15, 2014 08:10 AM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good evening Patricia Feager, MBA, GRI, Cert Negotiations Expert, Military Relo Prof .  You do have some very good points. Holidays can certainly be a double-edged sword especially since they are generally family related.

Oct 15, 2014 08:39 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Patricia - You are helping a buyer find a home and not just a house.  Congratulations.  A home is where your heart and your memories are.

Oct 15, 2014 08:44 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Patricia I have the solution.  I have a drill so we can just drill a hole in the fence for you to peak through at the parade, or maybe two holes so we can both watch :)

Oct 15, 2014 09:13 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Ah yes, so important to have the details - and the nuances of the hood. Just lost a sale over a fence issue - she needed to fence the back yard, but its proximity to the river prevented it...she walked and lost $1500 in survey money and an inspection.  ( I wouldn't have let a fence stop me from buying the amazing property - it was so important to her though.)  Our perspectives can be so different... 

Oct 15, 2014 09:56 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Patricia, local knowledge is key to helping people make the right choice. Enjoy your day!

Oct 15, 2014 07:59 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is very good advice for prospective home buyers.

Our community has a happy hour this Friday and that gives everybody a chance to see their neighbors and to meet new friends.

Oct 15, 2014 10:26 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Could I use this photograph in a blog about you?

Oct 15, 2014 10:28 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Love the photo and am getting excited about all the upcoming holiday get-together times. It is a great time to buy a home.

Oct 15, 2014 11:28 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Patricia -- whether it's holiday decorating, a parade, a big event or whatever the type of celebration -- it's good to get to know a neighborhood when purchasing your new home.   Often, we are not just buying a house but the surroundings as well -- it's nice when it's the right fit.

Oct 16, 2014 11:30 AM