Relocation can be a stressful endeavor because it involves uncertainty and change. You can make the experience easier and more positive by asking yourself the following important questions before buying your new home.
How far will the commute be? What public transportation options are available? How bad is the traffic in the area you're considering? Would you rather have a larger, less expensive home with a long commute, or a smaller home that is closer to work?
What will your neighbors be like? Are they friendly? How far away are essential places like gas stations and grocery stores? Is there a community improvement or crime prevention program in place?
If you are buying a home, is your future house roughly the same value as the surrounding homes, or is it significantly worth more or less? If it is worth less, then the neighboring homes might help increase the long-term value of your home. If it is worth significantly more, they may cause your home to be worth less than it might otherwise be when you try to sell it.
Are there bothersome lights or noises such as a train passing near your home or an outside lamp shining through a window? How good are the local schools? Do they have programs your children are interested in? Is there a local church you'd like to be a member of?
What is your home's age? How much time and money might you have to spend maintaining and repairing it? Is the yard large enough, or too big?
Unless you like moving often, you'll probably want to relocate to a place you can live in for as long as needed. Asking yourself the above questions can help you buy a home in the right area when going through a relocation.
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