What to Look for in Your New Community

Aug. 24, 2010 - PRLog -- Moving to a new location is at once exciting and brings feelings of uncertainty.  What will your new home be like once you’ve settled in?  What is your neighborhood like?  What sort of community have you moved into?  There are many questions you may find yourself faced with, and a good way to put yourself at ease before you move is by checking out everything your community has to offer before you take that big step.

When you visit your future home, take a little time to get to know the surrounding areas as well.  Find out where important things are such as grocery stores, shopping areas, insurance buildings, doctor offices, and any other location you feel is important to be aware of.  Consider all the things you want your community to have and then search for them.  Knowing where certain things are can help you feel better and have a more thorough knowledge of the city you plan on living in.

You can also ask others about what it’s like to live there.  Talk to potential neighbors or just make small talk with in stores or other locations.  Get their take on what the community is like.  Perhaps there is a pie festival every October that really brings the community together.  Or maybe the town is well-known for certain historical aspects that you weren’t aware of.  If you want your new community to be tightly knit and engaging, a little research can go a long way into helping you find the right place before you buy a house.

Check out information by going online.  The internet is a fantastic way to gain additional information.  You can do general searches on the city or you can visit their homepage.  Most cities and towns now have main pages where you can learn everything you need to know from how to change your driver’s license to where you can find recycling—even where the nearest dog park might be!  These pages often include upcoming community events where people can gather and have a good time.  Keep in mind that smaller towns typically have a community that is closer, where more people know each other on a first name basis, whereas a large city is less likely to offer such intimate events.  Where you live will depend upon what you want to experience from your community.

If you still have questions about possible locations or the city you already intend to move to, you can always ask your agent.  We keep up to date information about what’s going on in the communities of the properties we represent.  That’s one of the reasons we are here for you; we want you to feel relaxed and knowledgeable about the locations you are interested in so your move is as easy and smooth as possible.  It should be a happy, exciting time full of promise and opportunity.

Give us a call or send us an email today and let us show you some of the many communities eagerly waiting for newcomers just like you.

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Judith Weiniger, Broker/Salesperson
REMAX Premier
60 Mountain Boulevard
Warren NJ 07059
Phone: 908-754-1500
http://www.weinigerhomes.com