Posted by: Regent Homes, on September 22, 2014
Building a house is more than just building a structure – it’s about building a new home that allows your family to put down roots, develop relationships, and become a part of a community. In that regard, one of the most important and most foundational elements in the home building process is determining where to build. To help you find the right build location, we’ve put together 6 helpful questions your should ask about the surrounding community:
Whether you have children or not, a competitive school district can significantly impact the value of your new home. As you consider where to build your home, get to know the surrounding school district by asking:
You’ll spend many hours helping with homework, cheering at sporting events, or attending band concerts, so get to know your schools before building your home.
These days, safety is a big concern when considering where to build a home. Taking an evening to drive to your prospective build site and observe the surroundings will go a long way in helping you gauge the safety of the community. As you observe, ask these questions:
You want to live in a community where you feel safe walking the dog in the evening. Remember that property value is affected by the surrounding neighborhood – select a build site that has a solid record of quiet safety.
Whether recreational or practical, homeowners need access to shopping. Examine your site’s access to shopping centers big and small, and consider:
Considering your home’s proximity to these basic amenities will help you understand how your daily life may flow, and how much time you’ll need to spend in a car to get to the places you need to visit.
Your home should be your place to relax and have fun, too! Look at your building site’s connectedness to recreational activities:
A home is only as good as its neighbors. Talk to people who live in the neighborhood to see what they like or dislike about the community. To jumpstart your conversations, ask them the following questions:
Asking questions about civic groups will help you learn how close-knit the community is – and if there are opportunities for you to get involved and develop friendships with your new neighbors.
Along with the cost of building your home, there are regular taxes and fees for which you’ll be responsible. Those fees vary from city to city, and even neighborhood to neighborhood. Know the real cost of your prospective build site by asking:
While certainly not exhaustive, this list is intended to be a good start to help you become familiar with the prospective location for your home. When you’re searching for a future home site, don’t just evaluate the build site itself – evaluate the surrounding community! Doing so will help you build in a great location that your growing family will continue to love for years and years! If you’re looking to build a new home in Central Ohio, be sure to check out our featured communities!
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