Match Your Needs to Neighborhoods
Talk to your friends, family, and your Realtor about which neighborhoods fit the needs you identified. While Realtors can’t talk to you about some of these things, they can let you know which neighborhoods suit your needs once you’ve narrowed down the priorities. We often connect our clients with other clients and friends in the neighborhoods they’re considering so they can get the local flavor.
You can do this by tracking traffic during different times throughout the day. The easy way is to pull up Google Maps or Waze at different times and see how long it shows your commute Or you can physically get in the car, hop on the Metro, or ride your bike to test it. Check out the school and crime information. School finder: https://webapps1.philasd.org/school_f inder/ Crime Maps & Stats: https://www.phillypolice.com/crime- maps-stats
Do Your Due Dilligence
Once you’ve identified some neighborhoods that could be a fit, research the criteria that are most important to you to make sure it’s a match Drive through the neighborhood at different times of day. It’s not enough seeing the home on a Wednesday afternoon at 12pm. See what the neighborhood is like once school gets out, once people are home from work and once it gets dark. Visiting on the weekends usually gives you a good sense of the neighborhood vibe. When you drive through, consider: Are the homes in the neighborhood well-maintained?
Can you visualize yourself there?
Go for a walk and talk to neighbors; hear what they have to say.
Visit local restaurants and shops to envision yourself as part of the community
You’ll want to be sure you test your commute, after-school activities, or any other places you might find yourself going on a daily basis.
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