Savannah Real Estate

It seems that most people purchase a house well before they have children in school. It is likely that buyers consider crossing street activity for safety reasons, how transient the neighbors seem for security purposes, and backyard space for play. But how many people really investigate the possible school options when they buy a house long before they have school age children? Do they contact the private schools in the area where they found their dream home and ask for information about the curriculum? Do they contact the board of education and ask what percentage of students in the school district are bused in from other neighborhoods? I didn’t. My first house had nothing to do with my future children. Buyers should seriously consider several things before children become school age. Do you want a private or public education? Do you want a school with religious affiliations? How much time do you want to spend in the car driving to and from school? It is important to remember when looking for a house you plan to make a home with children, what their educational plan is going to be.
There are so many obvious things a buyer considers when house hunting: space, neighborhood, resale value, quality of construction, location, price tag, cosmetic investment, etc … add to that list: school for the children. Really look into what their educational plan will be before the house purchase. It is complicated to make a change later when they become invested in the school. Find a Realtor who has had children in the local school system, maybe they can give you some resources for finding information. Contact private schools in the neighborhood where you are looking and ask for a tour of their campus and a description of their philosophies. Like other aspects of choosing the right home for your family, looking at long term educational plans are critical.

Savannah is coming into one of the most exciting times of the year … Fall. We are beginning to enjoy more breeze in our days and less humidity. The students at SCAD are back in town so the historic district is buzzing with movement. The air smells like fall and everyone seems to have a skip in their step. This weather and atmosphere makes it easy to show houses, visit open houses and take weekend drives to look more closely at the homes in this beautiful coastal city. There are several ways to plan how you would map out house hunting. You can look in the Savannah Morning News Sunday edition and pick open houses to visit. Map out your own little tour of Savannah and the surrounding island communities. You can look online to Savannah Home Finder for listings with virtual tours (amazing technology in your pajamas but you don’t get the fall breeze in your hair… only draw back). Or you can find a real estate agent you enjoy talking with and ask them to do some leg work for you. Give them an idea of what you like and need in a new home and they can create a city tour complete with tour guide! It is a good time of year to visit the city of Savannah and an even better time to house hunt. We have great events coming our way and nice weather to enjoy! So, next time you are here and looking for a home, call me and we will take a tour that meets all your house hunting needs! Until then …. enjoy Fall!

You are being transferred to a new city and need to find a house.  Not just any house … but a home.  One the whole family will love and make their own.  But you don’t have much time and you will be traveling alone to do this great house search … sorry “home” search.  Where do you start and who do you call?  Recently, several clients of Paula’s have been transferred to the Savannah area and needed to survey the real estate market in her area of expertise:  Historic Savannah and the surrounding islands.  Who better than a native of the south Georgia coast to introduce you to your new home.  Who better than a person who loves family and knows what a family wants in a home.  Who better than someone who herself LOVES this area and is so proud to call it her home.  So much is new to you … a new landscape, new climate, new coast, new job, new people and new home.  Successful transfers happen when you connect to the right relocation Realtor who can match your needs with what Savannah has to offer.  Paula can do that.  You will be happy seeing Savannah and the coastal islands of Georgia through her eyes.  Contact her at Coastal Real Estate Group or www.coastalreg.com for information on the current real estate market in Savannah to prepare for your transfer success!