In Addition To Location, Location, Location

Everyone knows that whenever they go shopping for a new home that the three most important things are Location, Location, Location. But, as a buyer, how does this long standing advise really translate when you are selecting properties for consideration? My personal experience is that buyers are frequently not really sure what neighborhood and home features equate to the best "Location".

So, what features make it a “good neighborhood”? A “good neighborhood” should provide safety of you and your family. Next, homes should appreciate more easily than in other areas. And, the home and community should offer the best "livability". Here are the top things to look for when selecting a neighborhood to live in:

1. Schools – You should always check out the school district your children would be attending. Better districts provide a quality learning environment.
2. Low crime rate- This is important for obvious reasons. The local police department should have published information for you to compare one community to another.
3. Accessibility to Denver's Public Transportation.
4. Overall trend of the neighborhood. - This is important to look at not only for your family’s enjoyment and comfort of living in the neighborhood but when you decide to sell, the more desirable neighborhoods will have appreciated the most and are always the quickest to sell.

You should look for:
a. Extensive employment opportunities near the neighborhood
b. Positive population and economic growth
c. Clean well kept homes that show consistent "pride of ownership" within the community
d. Nearby quality shopping, entertainment, restaurants, parks, recreation centers, open spaces and easy access to interstate and light rail
e. Functionality of the floor plan. (no functional obsolescence)

f. Money being spent in neighborhood to remodel or better yet, home additions and "popping tops" and scraps and re-building new and bigger home.

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There are over 100 other considerations that should be on your radar screen when considering your next home. It would be my privilege to make sure you consider them all the next time you buy a home. - Just give me a call and we can get started.