Whether you’re looking for a new home or planning to build, it’s an exciting time. But it can also be stressful. There’s so much to think about from the size of the home and yard to the neighborhood you want to live in. All of it is important, but the neighborhood is arguably the biggest factor to consider when choosing a home. How will you know what neighborhood is best for you and your family? This guide, with the help of an experienced real estate agent in Greensboro, NC, will give you strategies for selecting an ideal neighborhood.

Research the Schools in the Area

If you have children or plan to have any, the school district for your neighborhood will play a big part. Research the schools in the area and determine which school or schools you would prefer your children attend. Will your children attend public school? Then the neighborhood you move to will determine where they attend. If you plan to send your children to private or charter schools, the public school district will not play as big of a factor in your decision. However, in the case of most private and charter schools, you will be your child’s transportation to and from school, so make sure you don’t set yourself up for too long of a drive twice a day.

Convenience to Work, Activities, and Daily Needs

Think about the places you go on a daily basis. You will want to choose a neighborhood that allows you a reasonable drive to work and any other place you need to go regularly. Think about proximity to grocery stores and how close you wish to be to the errands you run on a regular basis. Do you have a church you attend? A gym you prefer? These are all important things to consider when moving to a new neighborhood.

City, Suburbs, or Country?

Think about the type of lifestyle you want. Do you want to live on a city block where you can walk into town as often as you like? Are you looking for a suburban home in a nice development with neighbors and community amenities? Or do you want to be way out in the country with a big piece of land and some peace and quiet? If you’re not sure what you want, look at a variety of different homes and properties in different neighborhoods. Stand in the front or backyard and look, listen, and feel. You’ll get a sense of each place and you’ll know if it’s right for you.

Smith Marketing and Allen Tate Realtors® Will Help You Find Your Ideal Neighborhood

Meet with an experienced real estate agent and your thoughts and ideas can be channeled into a productive property search. Smith Marketing lists homes and home sites with lots of information, including neighborhood details that can help you decide if a property is in an ideal location. Your Allen Tate Realtors® can show you just the ones that match your criteria, streamlining the process and making your life easier. Call (336) 215-7880 to speak with a real estate agent today.

Is your family starting to outgrow your house? When you bought it, it probably seemed plenty big until the first baby was born. You could adjust then, shift things around. Then the second baby came along and now you’re running out of room. It’s possible to create the illusion of more space with some strategies for small homes. A few adjustments can go a long way in making a small home feel more spacious. Try these tips before listing your house for sale in the Greensboro area. You may buy yourself a bit more time in your current home.

1. Maximize vertical space. Whenever possible, go up. If you’re out of floor space you can make more room using bunk beds, lofts, and high shelves. Create more play space for the kids by bunking them in the same room at night and turning the other bedroom into a playroom. Or keep the kids in their own rooms but get lofts so that they can have additional play space underneath. Throughout the home, store frequently used items down low for convenience and other items on higher shelves.
2. Minimize clutter. Sort and purge. Keep only things that are used often. Get rid of old or broken toys and clothes that don’t fit or haven’t been worn in a long time. Clear out any unnecessary furniture. The less stuff you have, the bigger your home feels.
3. Get organized. Organize the stuff you have left after the purge into convenient storage areas. Label storage containers well so that stuff is more likely to end up back in the correct place and you can find things when you need them. Your home will seem larger when everything has a place and is returned to its designated place after use.
4. Use décor to your advantage. There are lots of ways that interior décor can make your home seem larger than it really is. Paint colors, mirrors, patterns, furniture styles, and more can all go a long way to opening up a home. Tons of ideas exist out there, so do your own research or hire an interior decorator. Not only will this make your home seem more spacious, it could make it more attractive when you do list your house for sale in Greensboro.
5. Get a bigger home. Sometimes the only thing to do is to upgrade to a bigger home. Depending on the size of your family and home, you may not have any space left to save. If you’ve tried the tips above and still feel cramped, it may be time to start checking out the housing market.

Smith Marketing and Allen Tate Realtors® Can Help You Upgrade Homes Easily

If you’ve avoided moving to a bigger home because you’re afraid of the hassle of moving, don’t let that deter you. Smith Marketing and Allen Tate Realtors® can make the entire process of listing your house and finding your next home as easy as possible. Call (336) 215-7880.