With so many homes on the market you'll never get anywhere
unless you narrow your choices. You can begin this process by
first identifying the neighborhoods that are right for
you by:
- Consider Local Factors; and
- Using Neighborhood Strategies
- Factors to Consider When Evaluating a Neighborhood
When evaluating a neighborhood, you should investigate local
conditions. Depending on your own particular needs and tastes,
some of the following factors may be more important
considerations than others:
- Quality of schools
- Property values
- Traffic
- Crime rate
- Future construction
- Proximity to:
Schools, Employment, Hospitals, Shops, Public
transportation, Cultural Activities (museums, concerts,
theaters, etc.), Prisons, Freeways, Airports, Beaches,
Parks, Stadiums
Whether you�re moving across the country or across town,
you can count on us to help you through every step of the
process.
Neighborhood Search Strategies
If you�re a first time-buyer with limited financial resources,
it�s a wise purchasing strategy to buy a home that meets your
primary needs in the best neighborhood that fits within your
price range.
You can maximize your home purchase location by incorporating
some of the following strategies into your neighborhood search:
Look for communities that are likely to become "hot
neighborhoods" in the coming years. They can often be
discovered on the periphery of the most continuously desirable
areas.
Look for a home in a good neighborhood that is a bit farther
out of the city. If commuting is a concern, purchase a home that
is close to public transportation.
Look at the neighborhood demand by asking us whether multiple
offers are being made, whether the gap between the list price
and sale price is decreasing, and whether there is active
community involvement. You can also drive around neighborhoods
and see how many "sale pending" and "sold"
signs there are in a particular area.
Look into purchasing a condominium or co-op, rather than a
house, in a desirable neighborhood. This way you still may be
able to purchase in a prime area that you otherwise could not
afford.
