Any good Boston, MA Real Estate
Agent will share the mantra, “location, location, location” when
talking about the attributes that help a home hold its value and potentially
appreciate. However, no one neighborhood is right for every Boston, MA homebuyer. Determining which neighborhood meets
your needs and your budget requires research and some soul searching about your
priorities.
Establish Your Priorities. Before a I can begin to help you look for a Boston, MA home, you should develop a list of needs and wants. For some buyers, the home itself is of paramount importance: they want a particular style or size. For others, the neighborhood is more important. If you have an unlimited budget you may be able to find the perfect home in a perfect neighborhood, but since most buyers need to meet a budget, you may have to compromise on either the house or the neighborhood.
Schools Matter – Even If You Don’t Have Kids. If you have children or are planning to have a family in the future, buying a home in a community with good schools is already likely to be a priority. Even if you don’t have children to educate, though, you should be aware that homes located in a good school district typically hold onto their value better than those in less highly regarded districts. The Fair Housing Act prevents a Boston Real Estate Agent from providing information directly to buyers about specific schools, but I can share links to websites that rate schools and to local school systems.
Transportation Issues. A major consideration for most home buyers when it comes to choosing where to live is how they’ll get to the places they go regularly. Map out your route to work and other frequented places to ensure the commute is doable for you. If you aren’t familiar with public transportation in Boston, the MBTA website will you find the best route and give you an estimate on time. All you need to do is plug in your possible new address with your workplace address.
How to Compare Neighborhoods. It’s important to visit a prospective neighborhood at various times of day and on both weekdays and weekends to get a feel for what it would be like to live there. Look at how the homes are maintained to see if they meet your standards. Finding the right neighborhood takes some legwork, but it’s important to choose a place to live where you want to come home every night.
Establish Your Priorities. Before a I can begin to help you look for a Boston, MA home, you should develop a list of needs and wants. For some buyers, the home itself is of paramount importance: they want a particular style or size. For others, the neighborhood is more important. If you have an unlimited budget you may be able to find the perfect home in a perfect neighborhood, but since most buyers need to meet a budget, you may have to compromise on either the house or the neighborhood.
Schools Matter – Even If You Don’t Have Kids. If you have children or are planning to have a family in the future, buying a home in a community with good schools is already likely to be a priority. Even if you don’t have children to educate, though, you should be aware that homes located in a good school district typically hold onto their value better than those in less highly regarded districts. The Fair Housing Act prevents a Boston Real Estate Agent from providing information directly to buyers about specific schools, but I can share links to websites that rate schools and to local school systems.
Transportation Issues. A major consideration for most home buyers when it comes to choosing where to live is how they’ll get to the places they go regularly. Map out your route to work and other frequented places to ensure the commute is doable for you. If you aren’t familiar with public transportation in Boston, the MBTA website will you find the best route and give you an estimate on time. All you need to do is plug in your possible new address with your workplace address.
How to Compare Neighborhoods. It’s important to visit a prospective neighborhood at various times of day and on both weekdays and weekends to get a feel for what it would be like to live there. Look at how the homes are maintained to see if they meet your standards. Finding the right neighborhood takes some legwork, but it’s important to choose a place to live where you want to come home every night.
When you are ready to purchase in Boston, MA look to
an experienced Boston Real Estate Agent.
I'm committed to providing you with the highest quality buyer service. When
making the type of investment that buying a home requires, you deserve to have
all the latest market information and the very best advice, both of which I can
provide you with. I am always here should you have a question on a Boston, MA
neighborhood such as South End, Fenway, Beacon Hill, or any other.
I hope to speak with you soon!
Lucas Garofalo
Keller Williams Realty
(617) 861-3631
Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com
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