In Love With Two Houses?

Dated: September 3 2021

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Things you will want to consider when deciding between two houses: 

 

  1. The neighborhoods. If the two final contenders are in different neighborhoods, evaluate the pros and cons. If you have kids and being close to a park is important, you'll want to consider that. How close are shopping, restaurants, church, and other services? Are the streets maintained? Do homeowners landscape and maintain their homes nicely? How long will your commute to work be?
  2. The schools. If you have school-aged children, you definitely want to consider the reputation of the neighborhood schools. You can usually find general district information and state standardized test results online. But once you're this deep in the process, you'll want to visit the schools and receive the information first-hand from school officials. You should also talk to teachers and parents.
  3. Crime. Go to the local police or sheriff department and ask about crime in your specific neighborhood. You might find theft or vandalism to be more prevalent in one area than another.
  4. The houses compared to others in the neighborhood. While it may boost your self-esteem to have the biggest house on the block, it's typically a better idea to stay away from purchasing the neighborhood monster. When it comes time to sell you'll find that the lower value of your neighbors' homes will shrink your home's value.

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                                                                                                                                Michele Dawson

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Scott Hickinbotham

ABR, CDPE, CRS, GRI, SFR, Broker Owner Phone: (636) 399-2296 Hickinbotham Real Estate, Inc., has been providing residential real estate, commercial real estate, acreage real estate, property manageme....

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