You found a home that you absolutely love. But what if you don’t love the area it’s in?
Luckily, there are ways to deal with finding the perfect home in a less-than-perfect neighborhood. A recent article from realtor.com outlined ways to overcome the potential drawback of buying a home in a not-so-ideal location, including:
- A busy street. Generally, a busy street means a lot of traffic. To ensure that traffic (and the noise that goes with it) doesn’t impact your sleep, consider choosing a room that’s away from the street — and on the quieter side of the house — to use as your bedroom.
- By a train track. Speaking of noise, buying a home next to a train track is sure to bring some noisy situations, particularly when a train is passing by. Luckily, there are steps you can take to minimize the train’s impact and soundproof your home. For example, you can install insulated windows or plant dense trees and shrubs around the perimeter of your property.
- Close to a cemetery. Many people think of cemeteries as depressing or “creepy” spaces. But changing that perspective can help you find a great home, and get it for a great price — according to the article, the median home price in neighborhoods close to a cemetery is about 12 percent lower than similar homes in areas without a graveyard. So, how do you shift your perspective? Try to think of the nearby cemetery as a well-maintained piece of property, or lean into the historical significance of living next to a local landmark.