It's Deafening!

When I sneeze, it is often in a burst with a few others. The closest to a noisy area  is our current home, and only when the leaves  are down that noise can come off the roadway. The neighbors that back up to that roadway are much worse.

Visiting an area someone is thinking of moving to should happen at various times of day. 

Good morning, Bob... this is something I recommend to clients if they are looking at homes near a railroad or airport. Some care, some don't. We also have homes that "border" high schools... and I warn people about the Friday Night lights, the noise of the games, the school bus traffic, etc. I don't know about Minot, but we have lots of areas backing up to our interstates... again, I tell people to check out noise before deciding on a home.

Good morning Bob. We live in neighborhood about a mile and a half from the RR tracks. And like the engineers in your area, some goof ball hits it most every morning at 4:00am. Funny, since we had been told that our downtown is a 'no horn" zone. I can't imagine the sound of that horn for the residents who have home within 100 feet of the track. Enjoy your day fellow loud sneezer. 

So true, Bob! It’s such an important piece of advice to give buyers—visiting a neighborhood at different times of the day really reveals the 'real' environment. Whether it's train tracks, flight paths, or just the local traffic patterns, knowing what you're buying into is key. Great reminder, and love the comic as always!

The sneezing competition sounds hilarious! 🤣 But seriously, neighborhood noise is something buyers should definitely pay attention to before making a big investment. A home's location includes what you hear every day, not just what you see. 🏡👂

Hello Bob and thank you for sharing your great blog with us today in the Rain.  Hope you have a great Holiday weekend.

That's funny! My husband is a loud sneezer, and it still catches me off guard. And yes, noises near a home are concerning.