CityView Magazine - Fayetteville, NC
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business with questions from friends near and far — "Rhonda, I have a friend headed to Bragg, can you help?", "What do you think about this area/school district/house/price?" and "Should we sell/buy/rent?" are some of the questions I get most oſten. Doing the homework before any move is essential. Fortu- I t's that time of year again — military moving season — which, for me, is second only to Christmas in terms of catching up with my military friends. My email and Facebook message boxes are buzzing nately, in this digital world, it's also quite easy. Here are some tips I oſten share with my friends: Schools Even if you don't have children, schools are important. The ability to sell or rent a home can largely depend on the local school district. There are many websites that rate schools, but direct contact with the school administrators, other parents and the actual school websites provide the best information. Parents can be very partial and opinionated when it comes to 34 | May/June • 2012 It's military moving season again. A real estate pro and veteran Army wife shares her tips for finding a new home here and elsewhere. Move Out BY RHONDA LEAHY schools, but in my experience, a visit to the school and with administrators and teachers is the best test. In this case, you as a parent must do this research yourself. Base your deci- sions on your own research and personal needs. Location Many people are concerned about driving distances to and from different areas on Ft. Bragg. My advice? Test it yourself. Make the drive, preferably more than once, and try to do it during a morning or evening rush hour time. If you aren't here for enough time to do this, ask someone who will do it for you. As with all growing areas, mileage does not equate to drive time. The Real Estate Sales Market We are in a buyers' market right now. This means there is an abundance of available homes in most price ranges. Homes have to be priced competitively and in great condition to sell. That being said, our local market has been protect- ed by the high volume of VA loans and the steady stream of