Tehama Country Real Estate

Tehama Country Real Estate – 3 FIVE FACTORS THAT COULD MAKE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD VALUE GO UP OVER TIME one that offers promise — can increase the value of your home. C They say it's better to buy the least expensive house in a good neighborhood than to buy the best house in a bad one. The reason is simple. Houses are more than just a roof over your head. They are a home that brings comfort, stability and many years of quality living to your life. Some of the factors to consider when you purchase your next home include the fol- lowing: 1. Good Schools Whether you have children or not, choos- ing a neighborhood with good schools makes good sense. The re-sale factor of the property goes up when the prospective buyers can be assured that the community schools are recommended. You may inquire of your Realtor or real estate broker to get you the edu- cational infor- mation and school districts applicable to your dream home. Facts such as driving distance from the house, honors and decorations to the school staff, and quality of the school cam- pus can make or break the future real estate deal. 2. Neighborhood Amenities The piece of real estate you have your eye on may seem like perfection until you weigh in the benefits from the local com- munity. Be sure to ask your Realtor or real estate agent how far essential businesses are from the property's front door. This would include grocery stores, gas stations, hospi- tals, and moderate- to low-cost dining options. In some cases, a proper- ty that is near entertainment and shopping malls can be a big plus to the future buyers. 3. New Developments Add Neighbor- hood Value Many cities and towns across the nation are undergoing a makeover one home at a time. Older and antiquated properties are being replaced by newer and more fash- ionable dwellings. hoosing a good neighborhood — or Though the area of concentration for your search may be in a low-cost region, keep an eye out for newer homes shooting up by the local resi- dences. The immediate area where your home is located is upgraded as the city begins to improve. Vacant land scattered about town is another indicator that good things are going to happen to that city with new resi- dential or commercial construction. 4. New Communities If you need an iron-clad guarantee that the city is going to be fresh and new, you may opt to purchase in an up-and-coming municipality. New homes built on the outskirts of town are a telltale sign that the region is expand- ing. Get your slice of paradise a little fur- ther out from the city center and watch a new world shoot up around you. The flip side to the new community utopia is that you don't know exactly when things are going to get started. It may be months or it may be years, but you can bank on a vibrant new city being on the way. 5. Low Crime Rates Crime statistics from almost every neigh- borhood are provided by the local law enforcement officials and their community relations departments. The statistics break down the rate of crime and the severity with a distinct separation of violent and non-violent crimes. No neighborhood is perfect, but you do want to ask about how the city compares to the national average with robbery, rape, murder and so on. Petty thefts and misdemeanors should not always deter your decision to buy a home in that area. These low-level kinds of crimes will be up and down everywhere in the world — and may actually be a factor of differ- ent reporting requirements as opposed to real differences in crime rates — so they are not always a major concern. Alex Mason is a former real estate agent and mortgagebroker living in Los Angeles. Real Estate Spotlight By Alex Mason

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