The Neighborhood
There are many factors to consider when selecting a neighborhood that is right for you. Below are just a few of the many factors, you may think of others that are important to you.
Neighborhoods have characteristic personalities designed to best suit single people, growing families, two-career couples, or retirees. Investigate to determine if the neighborhood matches your lifestyle and personality.
Spend some time in the neighborhood
- It is important that you spend some time in the neighborhood you are considering
- Talk to people who live there.
- Drive through the entire area at different times of the day, during the week and on weekends.
- Look carefully at how well other homes in the area are being maintained; are they painted, are the yards well cared for; are parked cars in good condition, etc.
Other factors to consider about the neighborhood
- Is there easy access to
major thoroughfares, highways, and shopping?
Is there noise created by nearby businesses, roads, railways, public areas, schools, etc.? - Check with local civic, police, fire, and school officials to find information about the area.
- Research things like soil, water and pollution in the area.
- Look at traffic patterns around the area during different times of the day and drive from the area to work.
- Is the neighborhood near parks, churches, recreation centers, shopping, theaters, restaurants, public transportation, schools, etc.?
