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By Jack Harris, Mark Baumann and Charleen Knapp
Here are several key considerations helpful in selecting a neighborhood. You can print out a copy to use with your search.
- How close will you be to your place of employment?
- How close to your favorite stores?
- How close to your place of worship?
- How close to friends and relatives you routinely visit?
- How close to your or your children’s school?
- How close to parks and recreational areas?
- How close to medical services?
- How long will it take you to get to your job?
- Is there ready access to public transportation?
- How easy will it be for your children to get to school?
- How good are the schools in the area?
- Can you choose which school your children will attend?
- Are a full array of municipal services available?
- What is the effective tax rate for the area? (Effective tax rate equals annual tax bill divided by the value of the home).
- Are there other fees and user charges for public services?
- Is the neighborhood generally clean?
- Are streets and other public facilities well maintained?
- Are homes in the area well kept?
- Do homeowners seem to care about the appearance of their property?
- Does the neighborhood have any high-crime areas?
- Do homes in the neighborhood generally have the features you desire?
- Is the neighborhood well regarded by those familiar with the city?
- Are there neighborhood organizations interested in improving the area?
- Is there a homeowner's association that you must join if you buy a home in the area?
- Are there deed restrictions? What are they? Are they enforced?
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