Have you considered location in your home search? Not just the physical location, but the location within the community.

In other words, is your home conveniently located so that your lifestyle and schedule can be accommodated? For example, purchasing the Alamo Heights’ home of your dreams, only to find that the noise from the nearby highway makes it hard to fall asleep with the windows open, may just dampen your spirits.

Location Tips to Remember when House Hunting:

• The home’s proximity to shopping, dining and recreation – Many homeowners may desire a close proximity to grocery stores, restaurants and night clubs, for example, while other homeowners want to avoid any nearby commercial activity due to noise and traffic.
• The home’s proximity to medical centers, hospitals and doctors – Finding a home that is far from any type of medical services may prove to be inconvenient or dangerous. Consider how long it will take emergency personnel to get to your home, or how long it will take to visit your family doctor.
• The home’s proximity to major roads and highways – Often times, homeowners look for homes that are located in close proximity to major roads and highways, as this often makes the task of commuting to and from work an easier one. However, it is also important to consider road noise. For example, your close proximity to a major highway may be convenient, but it may also produce a great deal of noise and local traffic.
• The home’s proximity to undesirable locales, including garbage dumps, power plants, etc. – You may have found the ideal home, but if it is located next to a power plant, for example, that home may become slightly more undesirable. And, even if you aren’t bothered by a nearby garbage dump, for example, the next buyer may certainly be.
• The home’s proximity to community services, parks and playgrounds – You may want to consider your neighborhood’s quality of life, particularly if you have children and pets, or if you enjoy outdoor exercising and partaking in outdoor recreational activities.