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What to Ask a Potential Neighbor!

Are you planning to buy a new place?

Talk to a neighbor or two to find out about the area and see if you want to live next door to these folks!  You can tell a lot from their reaction to your questions...

What to ask:
  • How do you like living here?
  • What are the other neighbors like?
  • What's the home owner's association like? And are neighbors actively involved with it?
  • What community issues do you see?
  • Are there any neighborhood rules? Like parking or yard maintenance?
  • Have you had any trouble with crime?
  • Have you ever been burglarized?
  • Is this a block-party area or do people keep to themselves?
  • Do dog owners in the area put them on a leash or are they allowed to roam free?

These are just a few basic things you want to know that will help you decide on a new home!
Posted Wednesday Oct 21