1. Test your actual route
Drive to work, school or your usual destinations during the times you expect to travel. Do not use a best-case map estimate as your everyday commute.
2. Look beyond the ZIP code
Use the exact address to confirm subdivision boundaries, school assignments and association membership. A ZIP code is not a neighborhood boundary.
3. Read the association documents
Ask about both the master association and any sub-association, including current assessments, maintenance responsibilities and exterior-change requirements.
4. Visit morning and evening
Pay attention to sunlight, parking, traffic and the route from the front door to the places you will actually use.
5. Build a complete ownership budget
Compare the mortgage estimate with taxes, insurance, association assessments, utilities and ongoing maintenance. John can help organize property-specific questions.
Check the source for current details before making plans.
