{"id":9129,"date":"2017-05-13T07:00:05","date_gmt":"2017-05-13T05:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/?p=9129"},"modified":"2020-05-14T14:04:14","modified_gmt":"2020-05-14T12:04:14","slug":"top-qualities-define-good-neighborhood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/top-qualities-define-good-neighborhood\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top Qualities That Define A Good Neighborhood"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are looking for a new house remember that You are not just buying or renting that house, you are also buying into and becoming a part of the whole neighborhood around it.<\/p>\n

A truly great neighborhood is one that is in sync with your current lifestyle, one that caters to your specific needs at this point in your life.<\/p>\n

For example, a family with kids may look for a big house close to their kids’ beloved school with easy access to a good park, while a single professional who works all day may look for an apartment close to their work with easy access to restaurants<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Nonetheless, there are some characteristics that define any good neighborhood, some must-have amenities that make it a great place to live in.<\/p>\n

These are some of the most important qualities in a great neighborhood:<\/p>\n

1. It has lots of trees<\/h2>\n

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A green landscape with lots of trees can add a lot of value and character to a neighborhood.<\/p>\n

Large trees and\u00a0lush landscaping can offer some nice shade for your home during the summer time, plus it offers a quiet serenity all the time.<\/p>\n

Elegant well-established neighborhoods often have a thriving, lush tree canopy, trees that have been growing there for years.<\/p>\n

The shade and character offered by big trees can add more than just aesthetics.<\/p>\n

2. You can move around in it without a car<\/h2>\n

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Whether it is a natural hiking trail, a side street for bicycles or a nice street full of boutiques, the ability to move around in a neighborhood is a great quality.<\/p>\n

Being able to leave the car keys at home and hit the pavement to walk to markets, parks, and all the other amenities your neighborhood has to offer can be a huge plus.<\/p>\n

3. You can find essentials nearby<\/h2>\n

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Wherever you live, convenient access to essential services and shopping is a must.<\/p>\n

Imagine having to drive for 20 minutes to get some bread! No one wants that no matter how good the house is.<\/p>\n

In addition to grocery stores and pharmacies, homeowners should have easy access to retail services, bank branches, and restaurants.<\/p>\n

4. It is safe<\/h2>\n

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As safety and security are everyone\u2019s concern, a community where you can let your kids walk to the nearest park and a woman can walk alone at night is definitely a safe haven.<\/p>\n

That is why a gated community is always more expensive, no trespassers and more security for you and your family.<\/p>\n

However, you can find that safety outside gated communities as well, just ask around and check online to make sure how safe the neighborhood is.<\/p>\n

5. It offers easy access to medical care<\/h2>\n

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Being close enough to get to a hospital or an emergency room quickly is key for a safe neighborhood.<\/p>\n

Knowing that you can easily access medical care if you or anyone in your family need it will make you sleep better.<\/p>\n

It does not have to be a big hospital, but there must be some sort of a clinic or an emergency room nearby.<\/p>\n

6. It offers a variety of housing types<\/h2>\n

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A great neighborhood should offer a variety of housing types that range in size, from small studio apartments to big houses.<\/p>\n

If you are looking for a small flat close to your family’s big house you should be able to find that in a good neighborhood, it should cater to all needs.<\/p>\n

7. It provides a full range of public services<\/h2>\n

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Who does not want a nearby green park where you can chill on a nice day? Or a nearby police station and fire station in case of emergency? Or access to public transportation if needed?<\/p>\n

There should be a police station, fire station, park, easy access to public transportation and all public services in a good neighborhood.<\/p>\n

8. It looks appealing<\/h2>\n

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Last but not least, a great neighborhood should look appealing and feel inviting. Visual interest is an important factor in the place you live in.<\/p>\n

A great neighborhood is one that features interesting architecture and design, and is comfortable and appealing.<\/p>\n

It should have intriguing storefronts, clean streets with good lighting, and flowers and trees that look inviting.<\/p>\n

It should make you happy and proud to call it home.<\/p>\n

For more about choosing your new home see also:<\/h3>\n

6 Home-buying Tips to Help you before Making your Purchase<\/a><\/h4>\n
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What is really considered prime real estate and how to spot it<\/a><\/h4>\n

How To Know That You Found The Right House For You<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/header>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you are looking for a new house remember that You are not just buying or renting that house, you are also buying into and becoming a part of the whole neighborhood around it. A truly great neighborhood is one that is in sync with your current lifestyle, one that caters to your specific needs […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":9387,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[881],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9129"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9129"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9129\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19576,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9129\/revisions\/19576"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9387"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9129"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9129"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9129"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}