The community
Of course, the company will have a lot of material promoting the community in which it operates. But also collect independent information from real estate agents, chambers of commerce, and other responsible agencies. The following is a checklist of issues you should be conversant with as you and your family make a decision. Most of these issues deal with cost.
HOUSING OR RENTAL COSTS
- Mortgage costs
- Real estate taxes
- Home owner insurance
- Utility costs
- Electricity
- Water
- Heat
- Natural gas
- State income taxes (if any)
- Local income taxes (city, county, township)
- Personal property taxes (if any)
- Other assessments of taxes
- Commuting costs
OTHER ISSUES
- Public schools
- Commute
- Crime rate
- Culture
- Worship
- Hospitals