If you’re unfamiliar with the Dallas suburbs, you might not know how to find a good neighborhood that meets your needs. That’s when having a buyer’s agency such as Bishop Country becomes invaluable. We can offer you insights on nice places to live and the best place to buy a house based on your needs such as proximity to a particular school district, access to amenities such as shopping and recreation, home size, and more.
Dallas Suburbs: Deciding Where to Live
Best Place To Buy a House
You may be wondering how to find the best place to buy a house. The truth is, deciding where to live depends on many factors. As your buyer’s agency, Bishop Country will ask some questions to help you discover how to find a good neighborhood.
Price Range
When deciding where to live, the first thing you’ll have to determine is the price range. The best way for this to happen is for you to be pre-qualified or pre-approved. Pre-qualification means that a lender has given you an idea, based on your paperwork, of how much money they might be able to lend you. Pre-approval means that have already initiated a loan and the bank has approved you for a certain amount. Either pre-qualification or pre-approval will help us know where to start looking.
Areas You'd Like to Live
To help you find a good neighborhood, it is best to start with areas that you are interested in. In addition to names of towns such as Parker, Wyllie, Firewheel, Richardson, Lucas, Sachse, Murphy, Fairview, or East Plano, you may also know of specific areas of town. Explaining why you like the area, such as “I feel the best place to buy a house is within 10 miles of downtown,” can help us determine the right areas to search.
Equalized Payments
Never again wonder what your monthly shelter expenses will be. Home buyers that choose a fixed interest rate loan will have the same loan payment for the length of the loan. A renter’s payments can go up each year at the whim of the landlord.
Wish List Items
Deciding where to live will also depend on what you want in your home. This could include things such as:
- Size of home – square footage, number of bathrooms, bedrooms, etc
- Home features – updated fixtures/appliances, property size, garage, storage, walk-in attic, etc
- Location – proximity to schools, open space, entertainment, work, bus line, etc
- Neighborhood – older or newer homes? Families, retirees, or singles?
- Room to grow – planning to have more children?
- Condition – move-in ready or a less expensive home in need of improvements
It’s important to have a clear picture of the features that matter most in order to find a good neighborhood that meets your needs. Creating a list of “must have” and flexible “nice-to-haves” from the start will make things easier for everyone.
