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One of the greatest influences on where we chose to live is the neighborhood the home is located in. Is it safe? How affordable is it? How close is it to the freeway? What kinds of amenities are available? Though, one of the most important aspects, often overlooked is – who are the people that live there?
Your neighbors, while it is difficult to get to know everyone on the block before you move in, can be instrumental in the enjoyment and appreciation found where you live. They can also be of great assistance when you are gone on vacation, and you need someone to keep an eye on your home and collect the mail; or maybe you just need a hand with some odd job or another. More importantly though, is the relationships kindled that last even after you’ve moved on elsewhere.
For some, the art of being neighborly is simple and rewarding – for others who are less extroverted, maybe not so much. Regardless of your social proclivities and personality type Houzz.com has put together a great list of ideas for getting to know the people next door and tips for how to break the ice. Read the article here: Simple Pleasures: The Art of Being Neighborly
