Discovery Bay Brentwood Oakley Antioch Real Estate Expert Cathie Marples´ Home Buying Location Tips
Holmes Publications
August 18, 2009
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If you've heard it said once, you've heard said a million times. When it comes to buying a home, it's all about location. Buying a home in Discovery Bay, Brentwood, Oakley or Antioch is a great decision. Homes in Eastern Contra Costa County are known for their great beauty.
Many times, buying a home is all about preferences. It's important to know what kind of neighbors you want, what kind of weather you want, and what kind of atmosphere you want. So, have you thought about your location? It's important to make this characteristic of the home purchase a priority.
Ask yourself if you want your kids to be able to walk to school or if it's ok for them to ride the bus. Do you want a place that is close enough to shops or the city life? Would you like a home in a more rural setting, close to a lake or animal life? You also want to ask yourself about the work commute. Just how long will it take you to get to work from your new home? Will you need public transportation?
You also should take into consideration that what is important to you now may not be so important 10 years from now. For instance if you are about to move into a home now and you have no kids, you may not be concerned about how close the school is to your home. However, when you do have kids, you may end up having to move out of your home because the school is too far away or the school is not up to your standards.
Therefore, when considering buying a home in Eastern Contra Costa County, it's a good idea to think about what you are doing at the present moment as well as your future plans. You'll also want to get a feel for the crime rate in your area, and you'll want to know about any zoning requirements. Are people able to just come and build new buildings around and on your property or are you protected from that?
It may also be important for you to know if the grocery store is close to you or if there are several grocery stores around so you can get cheaper prices. Are you a fan or Chinese or Pizza? Would it bother you if you could find a pizza shop for miles?
Location is one of the most important factors when selecting a home in Eastern Contra Costa County. There are homes all over the place, but only you know what location is right for you. To get help with your next home purchase, it's a good idea to get the help of a real estate agent who can further help you discuss your preferences. You can reach me at my office (925)634-7774 or email me at instantresponse2@marplesteam.com. There's definitely a home in Eastern Contra Costa County that's just right for you!
Best Regards,
Matt Marples
Operations Manager
(925)634-7774
instantresponse2@marplesteam.com
MarplesTeam.com
If you've heard it said once, you've heard said a million times. When it comes to buying a home, it's all about location. Buying a home in Discovery Bay, Brentwood, Oakley or Antioch is a great decision. Homes in Eastern Contra Costa County are known for their great beauty.
Many times, buying a home is all about preferences. It's important to know what kind of neighbors you want, what kind of weather you want, and what kind of atmosphere you want. So, have you thought about your location? It's important to make this characteristic of the home purchase a priority.
Ask yourself if you want your kids to be able to walk to school or if it's ok for them to ride the bus. Do you want a place that is close enough to shops or the city life? Would you like a home in a more rural setting, close to a lake or animal life? You also want to ask yourself about the work commute. Just how long will it take you to get to work from your new home? Will you need public transportation?
You also should take into consideration that what is important to you now may not be so important 10 years from now. For instance if you are about to move into a home now and you have no kids, you may not be concerned about how close the school is to your home. However, when you do have kids, you may end up having to move out of your home because the school is too far away or the school is not up to your standards.
Therefore, when considering buying a home in Eastern Contra Costa County, it's a good idea to think about what you are doing at the present moment as well as your future plans. You'll also want to get a feel for the crime rate in your area, and you'll want to know about any zoning requirements. Are people able to just come and build new buildings around and on your property or are you protected from that?
It may also be important for you to know if the grocery store is close to you or if there are several grocery stores around so you can get cheaper prices. Are you a fan or Chinese or Pizza? Would it bother you if you could find a pizza shop for miles?
Location is one of the most important factors when selecting a home in Eastern Contra Costa County. There are homes all over the place, but only you know what location is right for you. To get help with your next home purchase, it's a good idea to get the help of a real estate agent who can further help you discuss your preferences. You can reach me at my office (925)634-7774 or email me at instantresponse2@marplesteam.com. There's definitely a home in Eastern Contra Costa County that's just right for you!
Best Regards,
Matt Marples
Operations Manager
(925)634-7774
instantresponse2@marplesteam.com
MarplesTeam.com
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