Help in Choosing The Right Neighborhood

As you start to consider the location of your new home, you may have put a lot of thought into the area as well as placing value on your future neighborhood experience. 

With all the information available, how do you narrow down your choices and make the right selection for you and your family? When looking at the variety of new home communities available, what criteria can you use to ensure you’re picking a neighborhood that best suits your needs and lifestyle? Let’s look at some of the ways to help you make a better decision.

Top Things to Look For in a Neighborhood

When you’re just starting your search for the right neighborhood, it’s important to ask yourself about present and future needs. For instance, do you have children now or are you planning to grow your family in the future? Is education and safety a concern for your you and your family’s well being? 

After asking yourself these questions, you may get a better idea of what you are looking for in not only a home but also a neighborhood. When it comes to choosing a prime community, start searching for information that will be essential to you in your selection.

School System

It’s important to take into consideration which school system you will be living in and how their performance ratings are compared to other schools. These ratings can vary from academic performance, health and safety, college readiness to graduation rate. 

For example, the Hatboro-Horsham School District ranks in the top 15% of schools in Pennsylvania. Selecting a home that resides in Montgomery County within this local area may be a good option when determining a location for your next new home.

Crime Rate

Finding out about the safety of a neighborhood can be a large determining factor when choosing the right home. Buying a home means more than just the house. You are buying into the area and with this, you need to assure yourself that your making the right decision when you include the safety facts.

Looking into the crime statistics of the area can provide information for making a safe choice for your family. There are a number of online directories that provide this information including Neighborhood Scout. As an example, the city of Chalfont where Hallmark’s newest community in Bucks County is located, is rated has a very low crime rate and is considered a safe area.

Parks and Recreation

It may also be important to you to have easy access to parks and recreation centers in the area. If you plan on raising a family, where would you like to be in the range of these recreational facilities? 

For instance, living in Perkasie, which is located in Bucks County, you’ll find major parks nearby such as Menlo Park and Lake Lenape Park. There is also easy access to picnic areas, children’s playgrounds, and other community activities. This area could be ideal for someone who loves to explore the outdoors.

Neighborhood Impression

The overall impression is also essential since this will be your daily setting. What are your first thoughts when you arrive? Can you visualize yourself moving into these new neighborhoods? 

To help arrive at your decision, visit the neighborhood at different times of the day to see the activity level in the morning, afternoon, and evening. You may find that what looks like a quiet cul-de-sac neighborhood, after observing, could be a lively community filled with activity. Which do you prefer?

Culture Amenities

When you get past the facts, ratings, recreations and impressions, its important get down to the bottom line in deciding the area that is just right. Ask yourself how you feel about the surrounding culture. Does it reflect your ideal lifestyle? 

A great example would be if you were trying to decide on a home in Bucks County. This county is full of rich history and offers an exciting and lively community. Throughout the year there are festivals, brew fests, and vintage automobile shows. Bucks County is home to museums, historical sites, gardens, theater houses, parks, and shopping. If you have a love and excitement for the arts, moving to Bucks County might be a great possibility to consider as you continue on your neighborhood search. 

Starting with these five essential points can help you with your decision as you continue to search for the ideal neighborhood. Take advantage of the tools available such as: online directories and real estate sites that offer useful neighborhood facts and statistics. When you consider this information along with your needs and lifestyle, the perfect neighborhood may be just around the corner.   

If you’re ready to start the search process in finding the perfect home in the perfect neighborhood and want discuss options with a Bucks County and Montgomery County homebuilder? Contact Hallmark Homes Group to learn more about our custom builds and available communities.