How to find the right Denver neighborhood for you

How do you find the right Denver neighborhood for you?  With so many Denver neighborhoods to choose from, picking the right neighborhood is hard! How do you decide where to live when the time comes to move? Lets explore some of the resources you may need to use in order to find the right neighborhood for you.

Of course, everyone likes to get recommendations from friends.  Post to Facebook, Tweet to your friends your interest in moving and ask for input from them.  If you don’t have any friends in the area you are interested in, create a “follow” column in Hootsuite that will collect all tweets with the words “XYZ neighborhood”.  Then follow those folks – you will be surprised how much information you can get.  It’s a great way to talk with the locals.  Zillow also has an area for questions about a neighborhood – post your question and multiple people will respond with their opinions and (sometimes) facts.

Another great resource on the web can be found at Denver.org. This site has a cool map outlining every neighborhood in Denver, and provides some information about each.  It will help orient you to neighborhood locations and services available in each. You can also find information on neighborhood organizations such as the Berkeley Regis United Neighbors group (BRUN) or the Sunnyside United Neighbors group (SUN). For more information on community groups and how to get involved, see my previous blog  Community Groups Active in Denver Neighborhoods.

Most importantly, if possible drive around the neighborhood.  You will see how long it takes to get to work, day care or family and how well the neighborhood takes care of it’s streets, parks and shops.  If you are moving from out of the area, take a look at Google maps, street views to “virtually” stroll the neighborhood.  I have several video tours of neighborhoods posted on YouTube, you can view them by clicking here:  Berkeley Neighborhood tour or Sloan’s Lake Neighborhood tour.

There are over 50 established neighborhoods in Denver. So much to choose from! Your chosen location may be dictated by your work, however you will find several distinct neighborhoods within several miles and all will have their own personality.  Take the time to research your options, then call me for more up to date information about your chosen neighborhood! Or check out my website at www.DenverNeighborhoodHomes.com.