Watch Out for These 5 Red Flags When Buying A Home

Buying a home is one of the biggest and most difficult purchases you’ll make during the course of your life. Do your homework and watch out for these 5 red flags! We can make the purchase so much easier on you.

Red Flag #1

Too Many Houses for Sale in the Neighborhood. It may not be anything to worry about, but it could also point to increasing crime rates in the area.

Red Flag #2

Schools are Enrolling Fewer Students. Schools in healthy communities should be showing steady growth.

Red Flag #3

The home is near an industrial area.

Red Flag #4

Empty storefronts! Decreased disposable income means a neighborhood on the decline.

Red Flag #5

Surrounding homes aren’t well maintained. Neighbors with no pride in their home’s upkeep decreases property values for everyone.