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One Factor to Consider When Buying Real Estate

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Metro South

Choosing Where to Buy Birmingham Real Estate

When deciding where to purchase real estate in Birmingham, Alabama many factors come into play.  One thing I often overlooked until recently was the location of children's daytime and after school activities.  It is quite easy to not consider when you don't have children, but now being a father of two, I have a new appreciation for the hustle and bustle of childhood activities.  So what I want to discuss today is the importance of choosing a location not just convenient to work, but easy for the family too.

Look to buy a home where you get the best of both worlds.  Finding a happy medium is tough in the Birmingham real estate market, but it can be done.  Simply start by determining what part of town you like best.  Often times, where you like, is where you are going to spend most of your time.  Of course you have to be realistic with your expectations, but, if working with a professional Birmingham real estate agent, you should be able to work together to reach your goal. The first thing I would suggest to do is start by searching the Birmingham MLS to locate suitable housing in the correct price range.

 

 

 

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Kirk Westervelt
Van West Realty - Greenville, SC Realtor -Short Sale Expert! - Greenville, SC
Kirk Westervelt, Broker In Charge, Van West Realty - CDPE - Short Sale Agent - Home for Sale - Greenville, Simpsonvil...

Hi, welcome to Active Rain! I hope to see more of your blogs in the future. Learn from others, share your knowledge and experiences and enjoy yourself! Take care! ---Kirk.

Jul 08, 2008 07:43 AM