{"id":12692,"date":"2021-11-20T18:05:20","date_gmt":"2021-11-20T23:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renovationrealtyny.com\/?p=12692"},"modified":"2022-02-20T18:05:32","modified_gmt":"2022-02-20T23:05:32","slug":"choosing-the-right-neighborhood-for-your-forever-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renovationrealtyny.com\/choosing-the-right-neighborhood-for-your-forever-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Right Neighborhood for Your Forever Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When choosing a fixer upper home, the most important decision to make is where it\u2019s located. Especially if you\u2019re new to the area, choosing the best neighborhood for your family\u2019s forever home is a significant step in this <a href=\"https:\/\/renovationrealtyny.com\/our-process-professional-home-renovation\/\">process<\/a>. We do the searching for you, but ultimately, it\u2019s up to you where your family lays down their roots.<\/p>\n<p>We have some tips for choosing the perfect neighborhood for your family\u2019s needs. First, we can never predict the future but picture your family in five or ten years. This can help determine your needs as a family, such as proximity to schools or zoning for the school district you prefer. It\u2019s also a good idea to do some investigating into city plans to see if they plan on developing the area or expanding it so that there are no surprises in a few years.<\/p>\n<p>Your commute to work is another factor to consider when choosing a neighborhood for your family to live in. You might not always work in the the same office, but it\u2019s a good idea to plan your proximity to work. At the very least, determine whether the town or city you\u2019re looking into has potential for job prospects in the future. This will save you from moving away to seek out job opportunities and having to move again.<\/p>\n<p>Looking into whether neighborhoods have HOA\u2019s and what they entail is another good step in determining your future neighborhood. The housing rules might not work for you, so it\u2019s best to look into it before making this big decision.<\/p>\n<p>Above all else, choosing the right neighborhood means following your instincts. Paired with doing your due diligence about the logistics of the neighborhood, go with your gut about the location of your dream home. Renovation Realty will take care of the rest.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Our qualified professional remodeling team can assist you in creating the home of your dreams on the north shore of Nassau county, Long Island. We are your local realtor, designer and contractor of choice in towns like Oyster Bay, Manhasset, Plainview, Jericho, etc. For more information on our Long Island-based remodeling contractors,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/renovationrealtyny.com\/book-an-appointment\/\">book an appointment<\/a>\u00a0today!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When choosing a fixer upper home, the most important decision to make is where it\u2019s located. Especially if you\u2019re new to the area, choosing the best neighborhood for your family\u2019s forever home is a significant step in this process. 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