Choosing the Perfect Neighborhood

How to Find the Correct Neighborhood when Buying

The neighborhood you choose is a primary factor that will determine how good of an investment you are making. If you already know how much it is that you can afford when buying your house, start looking in neighborhoods that are appealing to you, within your budget. Today, Members Settlement Services, LLC made this list of things to consider about a neighborhood that may be important to you.

Crime Rate

We all want to feel safe in our home. Before picking a neighborhood, take your time to investigate about the crime rate of the area. There are some web pages that will provide you with crime statistics broken down by type of crime, which are committed most frequently and much much more information. You can also go to the district municipality and request even more information and learn about local public safety; crime is a very serious issue in our country and can occur anywhere, it is good to be informed and, above all , prepared .

Think About the Future

Buying a house is very exciting, it is a huge step that involves a lot of new experiences and responsibilities. Very often, we can get excited about what is happening and leave aside may come after. It is good to think about the future. That is why, before buying a house, think a little about how your life is going to be in five or ten years. Will you still have the same job? Will you have a pet? Are you planning on having any children? Are you planning to stay or move somewhere else? All of these factors can greatly change the way you make your decisions. It is a good idea to find out as much as possible about the area where you are going to be living before moving. You should try to find out if there are any new developments to be constructed in the neighborhood. Big development projects like hospitals, schools or malls could change the atmosphere of the area and, possibly bring more people than you want. It may also raise your property value!

Distance Between Work and Home

There are many factors to consider when the time it takes to go to, or leave work, is considered. The first and most important is the distance to and from: How far is your home from work? The next thing to consider is the traffic: a 30 minute trip on a Saturday, can become a one and a half hour trip on weekdays at rush hour. Also, you should take into account any unexpected maintenance work to the roads or subway lines, streets and avenues . While such maintenance work is “temporary “, these may take longer than you expect.

What Kind of Services are Around?

Whether it be a pharmacy, a store, a mall or a good restaurant with delivery, we all like to have services close to our home. Therefore before you buy a house, make a list of the places you frequent and see how far you are from where you plan to live.

Other Factors to Consider

We recommend you visit the place where you plan to live as often as possible, and at different times: in the morning, night, weekdays and weekends. Neighbors can have late night parties on weekends, or maybe you find out that the morning traffic is very congested. Also, do not be afraid to talk with some neighbors. They know the place better than anyone else and can give you information that can not always be found on the Internet.

Real Estate in Phoenixville

We hope you will keep these tips in mind before choosing a neighborhood and if you are buying your first home and need expert real estate advice or title insurance in Phoenixville, call our experts today at 610 482 4086.