Choosing a Neighborhood in Charlotte

Charlotte is an area with a lot of character. From city dwelling with art and restaurants a quick walk away, to the sprawling beautifully manicured suburbs to the country estates with large fenced properties Charlotte and its surrounding towns have just about something for everyone.

Even within the particular towns, you will find neighborhoods with there own personality. Finding the perfect neighborhood is just as important as finding the perfect home. When shopping for a new house, often the best place to start is by just looking at the neighborhoods.

Here are a few tips for choosing your next neighborhood:

  1.  The schools Is the school district important to your family? Families with school age children will particularly want to pay attention to things like school performance and proximity first.
  2. The lifestyle Next consider lifestyle features such as proximity to shopping, neighborhood amenities, sidewalks, parks, etc.
  3. The people Clients of ours will often look to see who is outside when they are house-hunting. Some neighborhoods have kids playing outside and neighbors talking in driveways. Others do not. Some homeowners like to have people out and about, and others like to live a more quiet life.
Your best chance of living in the community that best suits your needs, is to take the time ahead of time to find a neighborhood with the characteristics that you enjoy. When you have narrowed down what you need in a neighborhood, finding your dream home will be just a search away. Read more

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