4 Great Ways to Navigate a NEW Neighborhood
Whether you’ve moved to a different section of the Tampa Bay area, or you’re a brand new resident of the state of Florida, there is plenty to learn when settling into a new neighborhood. Searching the aisles of a different supermarket, discovering shortcuts and backroads, and sampling new eateries are all part of the learning process.
As real estate consultants, we’re constantly updating our records with local statistics to provide the most useful neighborhood information for our customers. Whether a suburban newbie in Carrollwood or a snowbird nesting in Clearwater, we always help to make sure our clients can quickly feel like a local. Below we’re providing general tips for becoming a new resident anywhere.
Get Friendly: Embrace your extroverted side after a move. Join local organizations and groups to meet new people who can keep you in-the-know about local events, road blocks, and anything impacting your community. If organized groups aren’t your thing, then make friends the old-fashion way by striking up a conversation with a neighbor. People are often quite friendly when you mention you’re new to the neighborhood. If you’re having a housewarming, be sure to invite the folks next door to open the lines of communication.
Be Adventurous:When settling into a new area, you are in a perfect position to break free from old habits. If you and your spouse have been in a rut of having pizza every Friday, this could be the time to spice things up. Rather than placing that order, why not try that little Italian bistro you saw on the corner? Perhaps you’ve always wanted to try yoga, and you spotted a yoga studio right next to your new bank. Why not try it?Venture outside and embrace your new life in your new neighborhood.
Practice Safety: There is no shortage of helpful information on the Internet to get you acquainted to your new surroundings. In addition to fun stuff like shopping and discovering new restaurants, you’ll need to determine the locations of nearby hospitals, pharmacies, gas stations, convenience stores, and municipalities. You’ll also want to be up-to-date on safety and crime stats. Check out CrimeReports.com for maps and reports of criminal activity in your area. If you have children, research the National Sex Offender registry and follow sites that can alert you to any registered offenders in your area.
Do Your Research: If you’ve moved from out of state, there is likely deeper research to conduct. In addition to reading your local newspapers to learn about city government issues and business news, there are plenty of websites offering ample information about your area. City-Data.com provides detailed profiles including real estate, schools, sports, weather, and much more. A realtor is also a great source for vital information like this, which is why we welcome you to contact us with questions. If we can’t personally help you, we may know the right person who can help you.
Our focus is on helping Florida residents like you buy and sell homes. Call Dick and Karla Nielsen at 813-294-5786 for more information.
