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Location:
The Most Important Questions Every Buyer
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It's a maxim in real estate that the
three most crucial factors in selecting a house are "location, location,
location." It's also true! No matter how wonderful the house is,
the location is key to how well you'll like living in it and how
well it sells when you're ready to move on.
Before you buy, carefully check the
following factors to be sure the house you like is really the one
you want to live in.
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Consider destinations |
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Where will family members go most
often from this new location? How easy is it to reach those places
from the house? How accessible are schools, churches, grocery stores,
medical care, public transportation, shopping malls and emergency
services?
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Be sure rooms have a view
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What is the view
from the house and yard? Is the yard right for your anticipated
activities? What uses are possible for nearby undeveloped land?
Is a new road or commercial development planned?
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Check around the clock
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Is rush hour traffic a problem? What will be the impact of special
events
such as local high-school games or church picnics? Crash test the
driveway How easy is it to get into and out of the driveway?
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Be service conscious
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What utilities
serve the property? Are the rates competitive? Do you want an all-electric
house, or do you want gas or oil heat? Where will you get your mail?
Are there any easements?
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Dig below the surface
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of the property on a flood plain? If so, what is the history of floods
on the property and what would flood insurance cost? |
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Visit the neighbors |
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neighbors? Do people seem to be friendly? Are houses well-maintained? |
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Read the fine print |
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If the community
has special by-laws or architectural controls over changes to a
house, what are the pros and cons?
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Make a list of the positive and negative aspects of each property
as you tour it. Assign priorities to important elements of the
house's location.
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