If you want to find out whether a neighborhood suits you or not before buying a home there, here are a few tips to remember.
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When you buy a home, you’re not just buying the home—you’re buying the neighborhood too. What should you look for in the neighborhood of your prospective home to make sure it suits you?
A great way to check things out is to book an Airbnb home in the area and spend a night or weekend there. Not all neighborhoods will have something like this, but if it’s a possibility, I highly recommend it.
Next, check the area’s crime rate. All sorts of websites will let you check crime rates of statewide ZIP codes or neighborhoods. I’d also check whether any sex offenders live in the area. Also, try driving from the neighborhood to your workplace during rush hour to test the commute and make sure you’re okay with it.
Try meeting some of the neighbors—they’re the best resource you’ll have.
Visiting the local stores and restaurants is another useful tip. You might find out that the nearest grocery store is a place you’re not a fan of, and the one you do like is in another part of town.
After that, try meeting some of the neighbors—they’re the best resource you’ll have. They'll probably be more honest than they should be, but they can tell you all about the neighborhood.
In general, my advice is to check out the neighborhood before you look at the property. It’s always good to do your homework!
If you’d like more home purchasing tips or have other real estate questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I'm here to help.
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