Comfortable Living: Three Important Things that Make A Neighborhood Great

“Earth is a small town with many neighborhoods in a very big universe.” -Ronald J. Garan Jr.

What does one look for in the search for a home?

Is it the home’s overall appeal? The size? Or the price tag?

In the myriad of aspects, you are expected to consider in your home search endeavor, some elements will be overlooked—and at times, these are the features that would prove to be the most important. One of them is the neighborhood or community where the said potential property is located. Regardless of whether you are buying to own real estate property or are in the market for a place to rent out, remember that one of the most paramount considerations is the prospective neighborhood you are potentially looking to live in.

After all, there is so much truth in the saying that when it comes to purchasing or renting a house, you are not just buying the property itself, but you are also buying into the community, and for this reason, you need to be a little thorough in your neighborhood inspection. In this regard, you ought to choose neighborhoods that would befit your lifestyle in order to make your everyday life less of a hassle and more comfortable. Take note: Not all neighborhoods are created the same, and there will be some that would fall within your standards while there would also be a handful few that would disappoint you. Keep in mind though, that there is no such thing as a perfect neighborhood. However, there is always the right kind of community for you. This kind of neighborhood can exist anywhere from one Roxas triangle to The Alcoves—it all depends on what you are looking for and the type of lifestyle you lead.

To have an idea of what an ideal and sustainable neighborhood looks like, here are some of the things
you ought to consider:

1.) Lifestyle match

One of the imperative things you ought to consider when choosing a potential neighborhood to live in is whether or not it matches the kind of lifestyle you have. To have a more comfortable everyday life, the neighborhood you choose to billet yourself should be in harmony with your current lifestyle. As humans, we have the natural inclination to gravitate towards locations with similar demographics—one where we feel we can fit right it. If you are a single individual without a family just yet, a gated community might not sound like the best fit for you and a family of four would feel incredibly stifled in a single bedroom condo within city limits. Assess your lifestyle and see if where you intend to live would fit it accordingly.

2.) Low crime rate

You want to sleep at night with ease knowing that no one will come breaking into your property. In this regard, look for communities with low crime rates. Any sign of an increase in crime rates should alarm you and should ward you off from the neighborhood as it is a sign that the neighborhood is declining. Your safety and security matters and should be of paramount concern to you. It does not matter how affordable the said property is, if your life will potentially be at stake, it is best if you started looking for properties elsewhere.

3.) Pride in ownership

Apart from having your neighborhood match your lifestyle, you should also be able to proudly declare that you are a resident of the said community. All great neighborhoods have this in common, and as a result, renters and homeowners would begin to care for the neighborhood as well. Furthermore, this precipitates the formation of social and local community groups that bring the residents together. Indeed, having pride in ownership can help cultivate and foster friendly connections and relationships with your neighbors.

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