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Looking Beyond the House When House-Hunting


Take It And Run: Ilyce's Corner
By Ilyce Glink for Right at Home Daily

The house hunting process becomes very time consuming if you're looking in a new neighborhood, city, suburb or state

Don't limit your time to just inspecting the home when you're looking in a new neighborhood. It's important to know your future neighborhood and feel comfortable with the shopping venues, community services, public transportation options, houses of worship, recreational activities, and other amenities.

Remember, no matter how much you love a house, if you don't love the neighborhood, you could become a prisoner of your castle rather than its king or queen.

Share your house-hunting tips with other buyers in our forum.
 



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