Surveying The Neighborhood

Be observant when considering a new neighborhood. What pace of life characterizes the neighborhood? Is this where you want your kids growing up and playing? What about the noise level? Now is your chance to be a detective, figuring out everything you can about the neighborhood in which you may soon be living.

As you gather notes, approach the home from different directions and at different times of the day. This will help expose you to what goes on around the neighborhood throughout the day if you were living there.

Check distances to:

• Work
• Parks
• Shopping facilities
• Friends or relatives
• Churches
• Community Centers
• Highways
• Busy streets or intersections

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