Although searching for a new home isn’t without its
stressful and time-consuming elements, there’s nothing quite like the
excitement of choosing (and then looking forward to) a new place to live.
If you’re in the market for something that’s “more than just
a house”, you might find that planned communities offer a lifestyle that’s best
suited to your family. These are master planned developments that feature
well-built homes created by builders with a sense of style, thoughtful street
layouts and landscaping, and amenities
that provide charm, beauty and convenience.
If you’re looking at planned communities, some of the
questions you’ll want to ask or investigate include the following:
Is it really a
“planned” community? Some developments bill them as such, but in reality, they
are simply a few streets of homes built by one or two builders.
That doesn’t meant that they aren’t lovely or that they
can’t be the best choice for your family, but it’s important to understand that
they likely won’t offer many of the benefits you can enjoy in authentic planned
communities.
Do the homes for sale
match the quality of the model home or the homes represented on the brochure? Drive
around the community and investigate. Ask to look at more than one home for
sale, so that you can get a feel for “the real deal”. You might also want to
find out how often homes in that community are placed on the market each year.
Does the planned
community offer security features and other amenities? Ask about entrance
and exit gates and alarm systems for homes. Look for other amenities like
walking trails, gardens, playgrounds and water features.
What are requirements and protections of the HOA?
You’ll want to make sure that you understand what you’re getting into here. If
you notice that garbage cans are left out for days or that residents seem to be
able to install a basketball goal any old place, this may not be the HOA for
you.
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