What Questions Should I be Asking Before Moving to a New Area?

When you’re considering a big move, such as relocating to a new area and buying a home there, it’s important to ask the right questions. Here are some questions that will help you make the best decision for your family:

1. What are the schools like in this area, and how do they compare to other areas you’ve looked at?

2. How friendly is the community here – what’s the crime rate compared to other places you’re considering?

3. Is there anything about this place that would make it hard for your kids to adjust?

4. Are there any unique opportunities or challenges with this location that I should know about before deciding whether or not to move here?

5. What are some of the pros and cons of living in this area, as opposed to others you’re looking at?

6) Do I need a car here, or will public transit work well enough for me?

7) Will my family be happy living in this area, or will we need to adjust our expectations and what we want from a place to live?

8) Are there any big projects that are planned for this neighborhood, such as renovations or new development, and how will those affect my life here?

9) What’s the quality of local services like – do I have easy access to top-quality doctors, hospitals, and other medical professionals?

10) How high are taxes in this area compared to other places I’m considering moving to?

11) What are the job opportunities and major industries in this area?

12) Is this area pet friendly?

When you’re considering a big move, such as relocating to a new area and buying a home there, it’s important to ask the right questions. We are experts in many residential areas around the DFW Metroplex, especially Wise, Montague, Cooke and Grayson counties, and can help answer many of your relocation questions.