Have you ever considered selling your home and moving out-of-town? One concern that might be holding you back is the uncertainty involved of finding a home in an unfamiliar place. What are the best neighbourhoods? What are homes selling for in that area? What is it like to live there?
There are many ways to find out.
• If possible, spend a day in the area. Walk some of the
neighbourhoods. Visit schools and parks. Check out the local
shopping and other amenities.
• Talk to someone who lives there. This will give you firsthand
insights into the area. You can facilitate this through a Facebook
post where you ask to chat with a local resident.
• View current listings in the area online. Most listings include helpful
data on safety, demographics and other information.
• Get a handle on home prices by finding out what a home like yours
is currently selling for in that area. That will give you a baseline to
determine what you can expect to pay.
What’s the bottom line? There’s no need to let uncertainty about finding a home in a different town or city hold you back.
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