How do you know if the perfect house you have found is in the perfect neighborhood？When driving by on a sunny Sunday afternoon，you cannot see the true nature of the area.All too often people will fall in love with a house without taking the nearby area into consideration.This can lead to serious problems and cause you to regret the decision to buy.

Before buying a house it is wise to do some research on the area it is located in.Do you know what the crime rate is for the area？How are the schools？What is the average age of your neighbors？Is there a “party house” next door？Does the quiet street turn into a busy shortcut during the rush hour？Is there a known drug house？These things should all be considered before a final decision is made.

Making several visits to the house at various times and on different days can help you know a lot about the area.Sit in front of the house with your windows rolled down and just listen to the activity，take a walk around the block and observe the sights，sounds，and smells.Be sure to go to judge how loud things can get on a weekend evening.

You will also need to find out if the neighborhood is improving or on the decline (下降)．Are stores and services closing or have new businesses been opening up？These are things that will affect the resale value of your house.Also check with local governments to discover if any developments are planned for the area.

The best advice is not to let your heart rule your head.Do your homework, and make sure your dream house is in your dream neighborhood.

Theme

Do your homework，and ensure your 1. neighborhood.

Problems

·When driving by on a sunny Sunday afternoon, you cannot see the true nature of the area.

·People don’t 2. the nearby area, which can 3. serious problems and they will regret having 4. to buy the house.

Ways to help you buy a desirable house

Researching the area

Before making a final decision, you should consider such factors as whether the crime rate is high, and what the ages on 5. of the neighborhood are.

6. the house

7. down the windows, listen to the activity, walk around the block, and so on.

·Make a 8. on how loud things can get on a weekend evening.

Finding out if the neighborhood is improving or declining

·Many things will have an 9. on the resale value of your house.

Check whether local governments have plans to 10. the area.

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