Finding the Best Neighborhood for Your New Home
playgrounds. Individuals who are in retirement age may be more interested in maintenancefree living or lifestyle amenities such as a golf course. If you By National Association of QUALITY OF THE SCHOOL must commute to work daily or Home Builders SYSTEM. If you have children a couple of times a week, check or if you’re planning to start a out Google Maps to calculate Buying a home in a family, evaluating the quality of travel times to different points at neighborhood that fits your the school system is usually at the different times of the day. lifestyle is essential. If your new top of the must-have list. Homes neighborhood doesn’t meet your located in quality school districts PROPERTY TAXES needs, whether if it’s related generally improve your home’s AND HOMEOWNERS’ to amenities or a commute, the resell value. The best place to choice can cause headaches for ASSOCIATION (HOA) FEES. start is by visiting the school years. district’s website for information As a future home owner, you The location of your home are responsible for paying for about graduation rates and test makes a big difference in the more than just your mortgage. scores. quality of your life. With a Depending on what city or county competitive housing market, you the neighborhood resides in, NEIGHBORHOOD might need to expand your home the property taxes you pay may AMENITIES AND DAILY search, but how do you decide vary. Ask your real estate agent COMMUTE. Think about which neighborhood is right for about the current tax rate and you? Experts recommend creating different elements of your how much it has increased in the lifestyle and how the ideal a checklist of neighborhood last several years. You’ll want features you value the most. neighborhood can complement to factor the amount into your To help you narrow down your your needs. If you have children, overall budget. choices, consider the following. Also, many neighborhoods have you might be most interested HOA fees to maintain common in an area close to parks or
areas, such as a pool or nearby park. HOA fees vary. Depending on where you decide to live and what type of home you purchase, you will have to pay a monthly or annual fee.
AGE OF DEVELOPMENT. If you are a younger family, a newer development may provide the chance to meet other families that share your life experiences and interests. On the other hand, older developments will likely have more mature landscaping and bigger lot sizes. An historic neighborhood rich with character may have a one-of-a-kind curb appeal but, in the end, an older home may require a significant amount of repair work. To get started on finding a community that is the right fit for your family, visit www. gbvbuilders.org or email info@ gbvbuilders.org.
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