How to Avoid Having a Nightmare Neighbor
The Nightmare Neighbor. It sounds like a bad B-rated movie plot. The Nightmare Neighbor is notorious for complaining about the slightest inconveniences, such as leaving garbage cans out for a few extra minutes after trash pickup, a legally parked car outside his house, or even a dog sniffing his lawn. It is best to avoid any interaction with him.
“Neighbors matter: more than three-quarters of Americans say neighbors factor into their decision when choosing a new home,” said mortgage company Ally. Their new survey asked more than 2,000 Americans about their favorite, and least favorite, qualities in a neighbor. “More than half of Americans report having had what they'd classify as a ‘nightmare neighbor’ in the past,” and 67% of the respondents said that “prior unhappy neighbor experiences make them realize the importance of good neighbors.”
When searching for a new home in Albuquerque, there are three key steps to help determine who your neighbors truly are.
Ask
When inquiring about your possible future neighbors, sellers may not provide a direct response unless legally required to disclose any issues. Their main priority is to make the sale, so they may not inform you if they have a negative opinion about a neighbor. It's important to remember that their experiences with neighbors may not necessarily reflect your own.
Your real estate agent has a duty to you and may be able to gather information from the seller's agent. Additionally, consider asking other neighbors for information. If you see someone outside, take the opportunity to introduce yourself.
Spy
It is highly recommended to make multiple visits at different times of the day and on different days when purchasing a house. One brief visit is insufficient to fully understand what it is like to live in the neighborhood.
To make an informed decision, you should get out of the car and explore different routes on foot. By walking around the neighborhood at different times of the day, you can gather valuable information that will help you make the best choice.
Research
Before you move, it is important to prioritize safety by checking for sexual offenders in the area using a site like Family Watchdog. Additionally, conducting a reverse address search on a platform like Spokeo can provide valuable information about specific houses in the neighborhood. With just a few clicks, you can uncover details such as names, police activity, or court records associated with the address.
To gather information about the people in the neighborhoods you're interested in, try accessing the Nextdoor community site or local Facebook pages. These platforms can provide valuable insights.
In the end, there's no way to know 100% if your new neighbors in Albuquerque will be an issue or not. But by following these steps, you can reduce the risk of having the nighmare neighbor.
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