Choosing the Right Neighborhood?The Real Estate Center offers these key issues for people choosing a new neighborhood to consider. • How do neighborhood schools rank in areas important to you? The school district and the Internet are good resources for information.• How will your children get to school, and how long will it take them to get there?• Are municipal services available?• Is there a homeowners’ association, and what are its fees? Are there other fees or user charges for public services?• Are streets and other public facilities well maintained?• Do homeowners exhibit pride with well-kept homes?• What do police statistics show about crime in the area?• Is the neighborhood well regarded by those familiar with the area?• Are there deed restrictions? What are they? Are they enforced?• What are the city or county’s long-range plans for the area? You don’t want to be the last one to find out a freeway is coming through.• How is the area zoned? Don’t forget, however, that zoning can be changed.• What are the plans for any nearby open spaces?
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