Tuesday, July 15, 2014

How to Choose a Location When Buying a House


One of the most important factors when buying a house is to choose the right location. This is why in the real estate market, the properties located in premier locations are priced at a premium. However, not everyone is looking for a house in the city or in a lavish neighborhood. So how do you go about finding a home at the location you want?

·         First, you need to decide where you want to live, a state in particular. Consider where you’re working, the average home prices in the real estate market, proximity to the office or school, as well as safety, security, privacy and weather conditions.

·         Second, you decide where you want to live in that state: the city, the suburb, or the rural area? This is very important when buying a house because these three areas differ greatly in terms of peace and quiet, lot size of properties, accessibility, proximity to shopping malls, entertainment venues, hospitals, groceries and etc.

·         Third, what kind of neighborhood do you want to be a part of? Do you want to live in a neighborhood? If you do, pick a neighborhood with the same lifestyle and personality as yours. When buying a house, you should feel comfortable with your neighbors, you should get along with them. Also, you’d want a neighborhood that’s close to place you need to go to regularly.

·         Fourth, how safe is the house you’re looking into? In the real estate market, houses are priced less if they are located in neighborhoods or towns with a high crime rate. Further, you should also consider this if you plan to resell your home. It will be hard to get a good price for an area that is dangerous.

·         Fifth, it is best to buy a house that is close to your office or the school of the kids, if you have some. This will significantly decrease the gas expenses. Plus, there is no pressure to leave home very early just to make it on time. Moreover, you don’t have to worry and go through terrible traffic, which can get stressful on a daily basis.

·         Last but not the least, visit the home personally during the day and night time, so you can really see how it is living in that house the whole day.

Buying a house is all about preference. You need to list down all the factors that are important to you and narrow your choices one by one. Seeking the help of a real estate agent should be a big help in your search, too.

Tam Bay Realty LLC
1408 N West Shore Blvd Suite 1000 Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 908-0706

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