There is nothing more important when you are looking for the perfect home in the Columbus, Ohio area than to find the right neighborhood. Although it is common to hear the phrase, “location, location location” when discussing real estate, it is very common for the neighborhood to be a secondary consideration and the home a priority. This can turn out to be very problematic in the long run, and should be addressed right at the beginning of your Central Ohio house hunting efforts.

Here are a few things you should consider when deciding on a new neighborhood in the Greater Columbus, Ohio area:

#1 – Does it have a school nearby?

Nowadays this is a very important consideration when you have children. If you are concerned about their safety if they have to walk a fair distance to get to school then you should look for a neighborhood with one or more schools situated close to the home.

#2 - Is it a safe neighborhood?

Sometimes looks can be very deceiving. It is quite common to find a beautiful residential neighborhood that has been targeted for theft by local criminals. Your real estate agent can let you know how to get access to criminal statistics for different neighborhoods in Columbus, Ohio and the surrounding communities.

#3 - Is there a community center in the area?

Most neighborhoods in Central Ohio do have a community center in the area, but some do not. In addition, some neighborhoods are very large and the community center can be located at the other end of it.

#4 - Is there a local place of worship?

Depending on your religious affiliation you could find yourself driving to the other end of the city to get to a place of worship. If you have close ties with your place of worship, you may want to consider staying close to it.

#5 - Is there convenient shopping close by?

If you are like most people these days you probably find yourself running out to purchase necessities quite frequently. You should make sure that the shopping nearby offers the kind of shopping you are accustomed to.

These are a few of the most important things you should consider when looking at different neighborhoods in Columbus, Ohio and its surrounding communities. I always advise my clients to also put together their own list of what they would like to find in the area. We then sit down with that list and prioritize so that we will be able to properly acquaint them with the neighborhoods in Central Ohio that will suit their needs.

As an expert in the local real estate market, I can offer you more free information about the Columbus and Central Ohio real estate market, including the most recent homes for sale, current property values and more. Feel free to contact me, Jeannie Andrews, M.D., anytime with any of your real estate or mortgage related questions and I will be happy to answer them for you. You can visit my website at www.scarletnrayhomes.com  which offers complete information about “Everything Real Estate in the Buckeye State.” You can also call me on my cell at 614-668-4400 or email me at jandrews@columbus.rr.com . “I’m the Doctor Who Loves House Calls!”

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Lewis Center, OH

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