Athens GA Properties, Athens Georgia Homes, and Athens Real Estate

There are many factors to consider when selecting a neighborhood that is right for you. Think about the location in
terms of commute time to work, distance from leisure-time activities, and proximity to shopping, schools or any other
places you frequent. You may think of others factors that are important to you. Please take some time to write them on
your Home Search Criteria form.

Neighborhood Factors to Consider

• Look for things such as access to major thoroughfares, highways, and shopping.

• Listen for noise created by commerce, roads, railways, public areas, schools, etc.

• Smell the air for nearby industry or agriculture.

• Check with local civic, police, fire, and school officials to find information about the area.

• Research environmental topics such as soil and water quality, as well as floodplain implications.

• Study traffic patterns around the area at different times of the day and measure drive time from the area to work.

• Is the neighborhood near parks, places of religious worship, recreation centers, shopping, theaters, restaurants,

public transportation, schools, etc.?

• Does the neighborhood have a Homeowner’s Association?

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