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Is there space for parking? Where would your friends and family park when they come to visit you? Your garage could already be full with your own vehicles. For example, do all the houses in the neighborhood look almost identical? That could mean that the homeowners association might not be the most adjusting. You can also look at several other factors before deciding to make the move. It would be nice to speak to residents of this neighborhood to understand what they loved, or didn’t like about living here. At the same time, a neighborhood with low home sales, in spite of getting listed on the market could indicate that current residents are looking to move out. A high percentage of homes sold in the past say, 5 years could indicate that it’s an up and coming neighborhood with people looking to settle here. There is one important indicator of knowing how good the neighborhood is - the number of homes sold in the past. If you have children and desire a consistent school experience as they grow up, this neighborhood may be a good place to plant long-term roots. The nearby elementary school, middle school and high school quality ratings from Niche are very similar. While the area you’re looking at right now might have great elementary schools for your young children, it’s well worth examining the middle and high schools they’ll grow up to attend. If you have children or plan on having in the future, checking out the nearby schools and their ratings is a good idea.Ĭhoosing an area with good school rating consistency is important. It is not surprising to note that places with highly-rated public schools tend to have relatively higher home prices because of the perpetual demand for those neighborhoods. However, you are encouraged to verify these ratings through other sources including visiting the campus.

Since perspective can make a difference, independent bodies like Niche assign ratings to schools and are commonly used by parents to make a decision. The definition of a good school can vary depending on what people are looking for - some might be interested in schools which have great sports programs, while others might be looking at schools that are better at preparing kids for higher education.
