Buying a house? Checkout the schools first.
October 4th 2007 14:42
I've received a very good tip from a realtor which I want to share with you guys: When buying a house it is wise to checkout the quality of schools in the area.
This is because, aside from the educational benefits to your child, the value of homes in an area where there's good education programs will have less chances of depreciating. This means if in the future you plan to sell your home it won't be as difficult and the profit might also be considerable.
So how do you determine if the school in a certain location is excellent?
learn what the SAT scores are from that school
set an appointment with the principal to learn what the school has to offer
visit the school so you can see first-hand what the school looks like, the classrooms, facilities, etc.
ask about the school curriculum and programs,
talk to teachers, students and parents whose kids go there
In short, do your research before buying a property in that area.
This is because, aside from the educational benefits to your child, the value of homes in an area where there's good education programs will have less chances of depreciating. This means if in the future you plan to sell your home it won't be as difficult and the profit might also be considerable.
So how do you determine if the school in a certain location is excellent?
learn what the SAT scores are from that school
set an appointment with the principal to learn what the school has to offer
visit the school so you can see first-hand what the school looks like, the classrooms, facilities, etc.
ask about the school curriculum and programs,
talk to teachers, students and parents whose kids go there
In short, do your research before buying a property in that area.
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