Location, location, location. Never has a statement proved truer than when searching for an affordable home. Where your property is located can make a difference in the home’s pricing. It can be as little as a thousand dollar difference, or up to a one hundred thousand dollar difference. So if you have wanted to purchase a home in a certain area and just can’t afford the pricing of the homes, you might want to consider viewing properties and homes on the immediate outskirts of the area.

Sometimes when you look a little outside the area you want to be in, you will find great deals and drastic price drops. And with these homes being just a short distance from your desired location, it will not make such a difference in things such as your commute to work, commute into town, or even your trip to the grocery store for supplies. The most important aspect of your life this decision could impact is in the weight of your pocket book.

Although pricing is important, nothing is more important than the safety of your chosen neighborhood. Be sure and check with your local police departments about the crime rate in your potential neighborhood. If you have school-aged children, check with the local board of education about schools in the area. Also, a great source is the local Chamber of Commerce, for data and population density information about the neighborhood. If all of these things pan out, then go forth and save money. You’ve earned it!