| Which Is Better - A Home In The City Or In The Suburbs? |
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| Written by Karen Lissack |
| Tuesday, 13 July 2010 12:50 |
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Location, as always, is the key to buying a home, whether you are a first time buyer, or a seasoned veteran. When deciding where to buy, there are many things to take into consideration, one of them is whether to go with a home in the suburbs, or buying a city property. Both have their advantages as well as disadvantages, and there are people who swear by each, and hate the other. Here are some things to think about when it comes to finding out which is better for you and your spouse, and your family if you have one.
Location, as always, is the key to buying a home, whether you are a first time buyer, or a seasoned veteran. When deciding where to buy, there are many things to take into consideration, one of them is whether to go with a home in the suburbs, or buying a city property. Both have their advantages as well as disadvantages, and there are people who swear by each, and hate the other. Here are some things to think about when it comes to finding out which is better for you and your spouse, and your family if you have one. There are plenty of upsides to life in the city. Dining, shopping, and entertainment are all at your fingertips. If you will be working in the city you're planning on living in, you can save both time and money by walking or riding a moped or bike to work. Depending on the particular city you live in, there are usually plenty of things to do during the day and night. Most cities have plenty of parks that you can enjoy on the weekend and take advantage of public transportation to get there. Of course, living in the city has some downsides as well. The homes in most cities are not like the homes many of us think of. They are more like apartments or flats. They are usually rather small and pretty expensive for the amount of space. You will have to deal with loud noises, crime, and parking. If you have children, there is usually little or no yard space and you might not be comfortable letting your children play in the park without your supervision. The schools are usually overcrowded and may be plagued with gangs. Overall, if it is just you or you and your spouse, city living can be great, but if you have a family you might want to think about the suburbs. Living in the suburbs or even just beyond the city limits has a number of upsides. First, you will have plenty of space to move around in and will very likely have a yard. The neighborhood will be quiet and you will likely get to know and trust your neighbors. There is usually shopping and entertainment close by and beautiful parks to enjoy. The schools are usually smaller with a better student to teacher ratio and less violence overall. While crime is usually lower, the noise level is also lower. However, living out of town does have a downside too. If you work in the city, there is the commute back and forth to think about, as well as trying to find a parking place when you get there. If you tend to be a busy person, you may tend to get bored living out of town. Then there is having to deal with mowing your lawns, keeping up your yard, and general maintenance around your home. Property itself, while larger in general, can be just as expensive as living in the city, depending on how popular the place you plan on living is. Overall, you really have to sit down and think about each setting, and go over to pros and cons about each area, to see which one is right for your own needs, and the needs of your family. DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as information only and is not to be taken as financial advice. Karen Lissack has been writing about real estate and home related subjects for almost 15 years. She will help you with information in any aspect in real estate from buying to selling, even investing. She is fully informed about chapel hill real estate and has aided people in finding the best chapel hill homes in the market. |