When people decide to move from the city to the suburbs it usually is because they are looking for a great school district to raise kids, or wanting to enjoy the charming suburbs and have more space to raise their family. Of course, adding in the coronavirus pandemic to the equation and suddenly there are all sorts of people moving from the city to the suburbs rather quicker than it usually was. Many families start out with the same wish list that they are looking for such as low taxes, a short commute to where they need to go, and a great school distinct but there is also another way to approach your home hunt. Below are some key things that first-time suburban families make.
Look At The Neighborhood As Well as The House: Sometimes people look at the entire neighborhood instead of just looking at the house itself. When you are searching for that perfect dream home, most people, and understandably so, focus on the property itself. This includes how many bedrooms the house has, how big is the lost and how many bathrooms it offers. After all, you want to look at the overall floor plan and the sun-flooded kitchen filled with everything you want. However, the house is also part of a community, and so will you and your family. To make sure that it’s a good fit for you, you want to make sure that you also look at the kind if neighbors you’ll have around you. Don’t look at the most popular towns- you should take time to look at different neighborhoods to find the right fit for you. Look at the downtown area, the parks, the restaurants and perhaps even try it out yourself and see what the people and the atmosphere feels like to you and your spouse.
Looking At A District That Is Right For Your Kids: Education is a top motivator for someone to move from the city to the suburbs. Everyone is wanting a great school district ( not that the city doesn’t offer this either ) but you want to make sure that they key thing is what does that means for you and your family. A school that ranks well on a test might be a pressure cooker that your child might not thrive in or might not have much of a certain specific subject program. No one wants to be a number in a school but look at the total school enrollment. Is your child going to do well in that school that has almost a thousand kids per grade level and is the class size acceptable that your kid will thrive in? Look at a local school drop-off time and see who is dropping off the kids? Are they moms or babysitters? Again does the community reflect the lifestyle that you are looking for?
Thinking About Your Commute Time Before Quality: A big mistake families make when moving to the suburbs from the city is that their commute has changed, especially if they are still working in the city. Would you rather be in a packed standing room on a train or try to find an express train? While you won’t be able to really evaluate the commute unless you attempt it one time during rush hour, but take time to really look into that dream home and look at how that can help you. Scope out the parking situation too. Many ‘hot’ towns’ might be packed with paring lots with waiting lists and cost a lot more a year. Call the town office to look into details while you prepare. Again, there are many smaller towns that are hidden jewels that still offer all the charm and feel you are looking for but half the taxes, the stress of people and an easier commute.
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Not Hiring Movers To Assist You: It might seem simple to move from the city to the suburbs and you might think it’s saving you money but this could be more difficult than you realize. Hiring a moving company to help you move your possessions not only allows you to focus on other important items but also gives you peace of mind to get everything done. A popular company called Gameday Moving Services offers services in the Georgia area. Not only do they help you move from one location to the next but also assist in long-distance moving from Athens GA to wherever you are going. These professional company can work hard for you and is key to keeping you calm during such a big transition in your life.
Hopefully, these mistakes can help you look into what you don’t want to do when you moving from the city to the suburbs. Take your time finding the home you want, the neighborhood you are picturing, and what everyone wants for the next upcoming years.
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