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Where do I need the home?
One of the most important decisions you will make is, deciding
where to buy your home. This is so because the condition of your
house is easier to change than the location. Where your house is
located will also have an impact on the price you pay, the appreci-
ated value, and the selling price. The location also determines
other considerations such as safety, security, amenities, schools,
leisure activities, employment, transportation, healthcare access,
shopping, and entertainment. Consider the most important fea-
tures of a location and then rank them to decide what would be
necessary and what would be “nice to have.”

You also want to make sure that the location is safe and secure.
Use the following websites to check crime statistics and livability
status:

www.neighborhoodscout.com - provides crime statistics and other
important local data to help you decide if a neighborhood is right
for you.
www.areavibes.com – provides livability scores, crime rates, cost
of living, education etc
www.spotcrime.com – data on where crime happens in the USA
www.familywatchdog – sex offenders

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