{"id":2918,"date":"2014-05-28T08:00:26","date_gmt":"2014-05-28T13:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beltmann.com\/?p=2918"},"modified":"2014-05-28T08:00:26","modified_gmt":"2014-05-28T13:00:26","slug":"narrowing-in-on-a-neighborhood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beltmann.com\/los-angeles\/narrowing-in-on-a-neighborhood\/","title":{"rendered":"Narrowing In on a Neighborhood"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When relocating to Bay Area<\/a>, finding a neighborhood that suits your needs might be a challenge, especially if you aren\u2019t familiar with the area. If you\u2019re buying and want to make sure your decision will be something you won\u2019t regret, here are some ideas to help you find an area that best suits your lifestyle.<\/p>\n

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Go Online<\/b><\/p>\n

Much like a dating website where you can plug in your characteristics and desires, there\u2019s a website called NeighborhoodScout.com<\/a> that finds your best neighborhood match. All you do is type in your current neighborhood or somewhere you know you would like to live, and this site will pull a list of areas to explore on your quest to relocate. This is a great time saver compared to the old method of asking around and relying on word of mouth experiences.<\/p>\n

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One of the biggest headaches is narrowing on an area or neighborhood to only find out that your drive time takes longer than waiting in the drive-through lane at an overcrowded Starbucks. Visit SigAlert.com<\/a> to see the area of interest and major roadways with a map and even live video to track. This site also give estimates of average speeds in real time, so you can see if you\u2019re willing to make the commute before<\/i> you fall in love with a house or neighborhood.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re in a preliminary search, you might want to give Google Maps Street View a try. \u00a0\u00a0If you just want to see what the houses look like or if you can see anything shady before you take the time to make a visit in person, this is a great and simple option.<\/p>\n

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(Photo attributed to Flickr member @DesignbyZouny via the Creative Commons license.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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