Make a Neighborhood Checklist
You probably have a home-buying checklist already. But what about the neighborhood? Is it on your checklist? If not, you should it add it, or even create a separate checklist just for neighborhoods.

Some items to include on your list:

• What's your first impression?
• Does it
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  This home buying tip will give you the tools you need to conduct neighborhood research in advance of buying a home.

  The Happiness Factor
  A home is only as good as the neighborhood it's in. If you find a home that meets most of your other home-buying requirements but resides in a neighborhood you hate, you'll never be truly happy.

  The Resale Factor
  The same thing applies to the resale value of your home. A nice home in a less-than-desirable neighborhood becomes a less-than-desirable home. In other words, the value of your home is greatly determined by the area that surrounds it.

  What Makes a Good Neighborhood?
  Here are some of the ingredients that make up a good neighborhood. You'll have to evaluate each item based on your own home-buying priorities:

  • Safe
  • Close to work, school and shopping
  • Closet to good healthcare
  • Clean and attractive
  • Conducive to your lifestyle and interests
  • Aesthetically pleasing
  • Well maintained

  How to Research Neighborhoods
  The Internet is a great tool for conducting neighborhood research. It will help you determine which areas are worth visiting and which ones aren't. Here are some online resources to get you started:

  • In the Real Estate section of Yahoo.com, you'll find a variety of neighborhood research tools. This makes a great starting point. Just enter the name of a town (or a zip code), and you'll get back a series of topics for further exploration.
  
  
  • You'll also find some neighborhood research tools at Realtor.com, BestPlaces.net, and monstermoving.monster.com.
  
  
  • Lastly, conduct some general searches on the Internet. You can find interesting resources by adding keywords like schools, crime rate, taxes, best neighborhoods, etc.
  
  

  Make a Neighborhood Checklist
  You probably have a home-buying checklist already. But what about the neighborhood? Is it on your checklist? If not, you should it add it, or even create a separate checklist just for neighborhoods.

  Some items to include on your list:

  • What's your first impression?
  • Does it
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    ome in a less-than-desirable neighborhood becomes a less-than-desirable home. In other words, the value of your home is greatly determined by the area that surrounds it.

    What Makes a Good Neighborhood?
    Here are some of the ingredients that make up a good neighborhood. You'll have to evaluate each item based on your own home-buying priorities:

    • Safe
    • Close to work, school and shopping
    • Closet to good healthcare
    • Clean and attractive
    • Conducive to your lifestyle and interests
    • Aesthetically pleasing
    • Well maintained

    How to Research Neighborhoods
    The Internet is a great tool for conducting neighborhood research. It will help you determine which areas are worth visiting and which ones aren't. Here are some online resources to get you started:

    • In the Real Estate section of Yahoo.com, you'll find a variety of neighborhood research tools. This makes a great starting point. Just enter the name of a town (or a zip code), and you'll get back a series of topics for further exploration.
    
    
    • You'll also find some neighborhood research tools at Realtor.com, BestPlaces.net, and monstermoving.monster.com.
    
    
    • Lastly, conduct some general searches on the Internet. You can find interesting resources by adding keywords like schools, crime rate, taxes, best neighborhoods, etc.
    
    

    Make a Neighborhood Checklist
    You probably have a home-buying checklist already. But what about the neighborhood? Is it on your checklist? If not, you should it add it, or even create a separate checklist just for neighborhoods.

    Some items to include on your list:

    • What's your first impression?
    • Does it
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    • Clean and attractive
    • Conducive to your lifestyle and interests
    • Aesthetically pleasing
    • Well maintained

    How to Research Neighborhoods
    The Internet is a great tool for conducting neighborhood research. It will help you determine which areas are worth visiting and which ones aren't. Here are some online resources to get you started:

    • In the Real Estate section of Yahoo.com, you'll find a variety of neighborhood research tools. This makes a great starting point. Just enter the name of a town (or a zip code), and you'll get back a series of topics for further exploration.
    
    
    • You'll also find some neighborhood research tools at Realtor.com, BestPlaces.net, and monstermoving.monster.com.
    
    
    • Lastly, conduct some general searches on the Internet. You can find interesting resources by adding keywords like schools, crime rate, taxes, best neighborhoods, etc.
    
    

    Make a Neighborhood Checklist
    You probably have a home-buying checklist already. But what about the neighborhood? Is it on your checklist? If not, you should it add it, or even create a separate checklist just for neighborhoods.

    Some items to include on your list:

    • What's your first impression?
    • Does it
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    • You'll also find some neighborhood research tools at Realtor.com, BestPlaces.net, and monstermoving.monster.com.
    
    
    • Lastly, conduct some general searches on the Internet. You can find interesting resources by adding keywords like schools, crime rate, taxes, best neighborhoods, etc.
    
    

    Make a Neighborhood Checklist
    You probably have a home-buying checklist already. But what about the neighborhood? Is it on your checklist? If not, you should it add it, or even create a separate checklist just for neighborhoods.

    Some items to include on your list:

    • What's your first impression?
    • Does it
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    Make a Neighborhood Checklist
    You probably have a home-buying checklist already. But what about the neighborhood? Is it on your checklist? If not, you should it add it, or even create a separate checklist just for neighborhoods.

    Some items to include on your list:

    • What's your first impression?
    • Does it "feel" like a place you'd like to live?
    • How are the homes and yards maintained?
    • How are the common areas and streets maintained?
    • Do people seem friendly?
    • How close is it to school and/or work?
    • Is it quiet or noisy?
    • Access to major roadways?
    • Access to shopping, dining, etc.?

    Conclusion
    A house is part of the neighborhood that surrounds it, and vice versa. So keep this home buying tip in mind: Research neighborhoods as thoroughly as you would research the home itself.

    * Copyright 2006, Brandon Cornett. You may republish this article if you keep the byline and author's note, and also leave the hyperlinks active.