REALTORS®
The location of a home can be just as important as the home itself. Here are a few things you may want to consider when choosing a neighborhood.
Yes No Unimportant Are the homes well taken care of?
Are there good public services?
Are there paved roads?
Are there sidewalks?
Is there adequate street lighting?
Is there adequate parking?
Any pet or other neighborhood restrictions?
Will you be close to work?
Convenient to place of worship?
Are shopping centers and restaurants nearby?
Is there public transportation nearby? Are child care services close by? Are hospitals, clinics or doctors close by? Is there a park or playground close by? Will you be near friends or relatives? Will you be near children of your children's age(s)? Is there an active community group? Are the homes decreasing in sales price? Are a lot of families moving away? Is there heavy traffic or noise? Is there litter or pollution? Are there factories or heavy industry close by? Are surrounding businesses closing down? Are there many vacant houses or buildings? Has crime or vandalism increased recently?
What is your overall rating of the neighborhood? Is it worth considering or eliminating from your list of prospective neighborhoods?
Good / Fair