Housing Location 50 Lessons Over Easy 1

When looking for a home, one important thing to remember is location, location, location!!! The neighborhood can determine the quality of a person’s life as much as the home. They can vary in size and shape. 2

Things In A Neighborhood To Consider When Looking For A Home 3

People Check to see what type of people are living there. Are they different ages, occupations, backgrounds, religions, cultural group, etc. 4

Streets Check to see if the streets are in a slow or high pace setting and if there is adequate street lighting. 5

Shops / Business Consider how far it is from the home to shops and business that need to be used frequently such as a grocery store or gas station. 6

Zoning Check to see what type of zoning the local government has established. Check to see if industry and commerce are separate from residential areas. 7

Safety Check to see if the home will be provided with safety services such as fire and police protection. Check to see how far it is to a local hospital. 8

Health Evaluate if the neighborhood has any problem with contamination of air, water or soil. 9

School Evaluate what type of schools are in the neighborhood. This is often one of the most important factors for choosing a neighborhood. 10

Recreation Consider locations of parks, libraries, museums, activity programs, recreation centers and child care facilities are. 11

Local Governments Check to see what type of local affairs and local elections are part of the neighborhood. 12