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They always says say, get the crappiest house in the best neighborhood.
I would say school district is very important.
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There are 3 important aspects in real estate:
- location
- location
- location
If it’s in a bad neighborhood, or just a neighborhood that isn’t ideal for you, I’d move on. Especially if it’s only an “ok” house
Throwing you off how? Safety wise and location was non negotiable. We ended up on a little bit busier of a road than we imagined our selves, but it all worked out fine.
Same
So this is in Northern Virginia and unfortunately it’s not always possible to get the dream neighborhood here. It’s not BAD, it’s just not great. I don’t think it’s unsafe, but I was curious how much of a dealbreaker it is, especially in a HCOL area.
Its nearby the Kingstowne area (not quite there, but maybe 5 min away)
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Better neighborhoods will sell faster, and/or sell for more money.
If you’re close to train tracks or other non-movable landmarks, it could also affect your ability to sell quickly or at top dollar.
At the end of the day, if you like the house and plan to live there for awhile, then it may not matter. But location is the one aspect of the house that won’t change. So choosing right from the outset is very important.
Personally, I want to be able to walk my dog from my house for 4 miles round trip without problems, either traffic safety or crime safety. Walk the neighborhood before deciding.
Goodness your dog must be in fantastic shape