Birkdale and Birkdale Village Real Estate;Choosing Your Neighborhood

In the Lake Norman area, Birkdale and Birkdale Village offer beneifts that appeal to many different many needs and desires. When searching for your next home, use these Neighborhood Considerations to help with the decison and be sure to consider Birkdale and the Birkdale Village areas.



Keep in mind that the neighborhood is part of what you buy when you purchase a home. Find out where the neighborhood is going – and where it's been. The property value of houses in the neighborhood can tell you a lot, as well. Ask your Real Living agent for a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA).


Remember, if you're looking at a well-regarded, established neighborhood(like the Birkdale and Birkdale Village areas) or an up-and-coming one, you may find it worth the extra money you'll have to put into the purchase of the home. On the other hand, if the neighborhood is past its peak, you may want to lower your offer accordingly.


Either way, your Real Living agent can help you negotiate fair market value for the home you want.



Get to know the neighborhood.



You can learn a lot about the character of a neighborhood just by driving around.



Also consider talking to some of the neighbors about concerns such as:

• How do the children routinely reach their schools, play areas and friends' homes–by walking, bicycle, bus or do parents drive them?


• Is public transportation available for commuting or shopping? How far away is your place of worship?


• Do any local ordinances affect pets, parking, lawn care or other activities? What are the disadvantages of the neighborhood? Freeway, railroad or airplane noise? Factory pollution, heavy traffic, exposure to heavy storms, possible flooding?


• Are there homeowners' association restrictions?


• Beyond talking to the neighbors, here are some additional avenues for information:


• Drop in on local school board, government or other open community meetings.


• Visit the schools.


• Dine and shop in local establishments. (Tip: Be sure you overhear what the locals have to say about issues of neighborhood concern.)


• Subscribe and read the community newspaper(s).


• Explore public and private lake access.

Buying a home requires a lot of introspection.

Use these questions as you consider what type of community you'd like to live in and be sure to share your answers with your Real Living agent:

1. Which type of living do you prefer?Urban, Suburban, Semi-rural, Rural


2. Which type of population density would you prefer?Low, Medium, High Would you prefer a community whose population is:Decreasing, Stable, Increasing


3. Which natural features are the most important to you?Woods, Hills, Flat land, RiversLakefront, Stream, Pond,Lot Size


4. How do you commute to work?Walk, Drive, Car pool, Bus What's the distance of your commute?0-5 miles, 6-10 miles, 11-20 miles, 20 + miles


5. What's the maximum amount of time you'd be willing to have for your morning commute?Less than 20 minutes, Under 30 minutes, 1 hour


6. Would you use available public transportation for local trips or to visit nearby communities? Yes, we do have public transportation into Charlotte from the Lake Norman area!Yes, No


7. Where do you prefer to shop? Central commercial districts, Shopping malls, Community shops


8. Which type of school do you need now or in the next few years?Elementary Middle/Junior High Senior HighCommunity College College/University


9. Which amenities would you desire to have nearby?Recreation, Entertainment, Music, Movies,Live Theater, Sports Arenas, Museums, Nightlife,Public Parks, Private Country Clubs, Fraternal Groups

Finally, as you refine your home search, request a free Buyer Market Analysis from your Real Living agent. This information-packed profile of specific communities (or with a side-by-side comparison of any two communities) lets you consider schools, neighborhood amenities and demographic profiles.

For a perspective to see how Birkdale and Birkdale Village stack up, please contact your Birkdale and Birkdale Village Area agent at 704 451 7051 or by email.

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