Whether you’re searching for Palm Desert real estate or looking at equestrian properties, it’s important to consider the surrounding neighborhoods. Luckily, the neighborhoods in areas like Palm Springs Valley tend to be very safe and upscale. However, you should always do your due diligence before making the commitment of investing in real estate. You’re not just buying land, brick and mortar—you’re buying into a neighborhood. Take some time to research the area with these important factors in mind.
The school system. If you have children, make sure to research statistics about the schools’ performance, graduation rates, test scores and student-teacher ratios. Likewise, if you don’t have children and don’t want to be close to the noise that can sometimes be associated with them, you may want to make sure that the property you’re interested in is not in close proximity to any schools. If you’re looking at equestrian properties with lots of acreage, this will most likely not be an issue.
The commute. Practice your commute to work during rush hour so you have a realistic expectation. If you’re looking at real estate in a big city, research the mass transit options and perform a test run.
Ensure safe surroundings. Go online and do a criminal search, using the ZIP code’s crime statistics. You should also check the area in the National Sex Offender Public Website at NSOPW.gov.
Check different hours. Visit the property at different times of the day and night to see if there are any elements that may cause discomfort in your potential new home. Traffic, noise from pets and children, odors and other factors may not present themselves during the time you first look at the house.
Meet the community. Last but not least, try to meet some neighbors and residents of the community to get their takes on the pros and cons of the neighborhood.
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