Location, Location, LOCATION!
When relocating to Newport News, or simply moving from one end of town to the other, location is crucial. The area your potential new home is in, largely determines the value of the home. Are the neighborhood homes comparable in value? Do not buy the biggest house on the block if you are looking to invest wisely, go for the fixer-upper if you are looking for financial gain. The biggest house on the block will usually re-sell for the amount of the lower priced neighborhood homes, but the fixer-upper, (after being fixed up), will yield the higher price compared to your initial investment.
Did you meet the next-door neighbors? If they are nice, quiet, and friendly during the day, drive by a few times at night before you buy, and see if those same neighbors are not turning into unruly noisy party animals.
Check out the school district, as well as transportation, if you have children.
How convenient is the home to your work, grocery store, or hospital? Are there airports of train rails nearby? If so, keep the potential noise level in mind. If a price sounds to good to be true, it usually is. There is always a reason for a low selling price or an over eager seller. Turn into Sherlock Holmes and investigate, your relocation to Newport News. If you hesitate to investigate it will be to late.
Go by the home you planning of purchasing after a strong rain, or snow melt, to examine what the ground conditions around the home are like. A yard that looks great and problem free during dry periods can quickly turn into a small pond, or regular swamp, over night.
Is there an Orchard nearby? You might love the beauty of those trees, especially when in bloom, but keep in mind the likelihood of insecticides being sprayed. This could mean years of suffering for individuals who are more sensitive, or even allergic, to those chemicals and toxins. As you can see it is vital for your health when you relocate to consider the local aquaculture in the area.
For all these, and many more, reasons, it is vitally important to consult with a reliable, reputable, and honest real-estate agent before you relocating to Newport News. See my link on the importance of choosing a good agent.
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