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Whether you are a first time or veteran homebuyer, searching for a suitable home can be an overwhelming task. While you may have already decided on a price range, there are quite a few other considerations that you might want to seriously think about. One of these considerations is the type of amenities you have available in the proposed location. As a general rule, you can never go wrong with a house that is close to schools and other common conveniences. However, there is a much wider range of amenities available on the market. For example, bike and hike trails, water parks and entertainment options, cultural centers, and other more high-end amenities that suit your particular lifestyle. Although these luxurious options sound like conveniences that you’re only likely to get in an expensive resort, it is quite possible for them to be available in your community. Today’s planned communities provide residents with more amenities than ever. So, keep in mind that the perks of buying a new house can extend even beyond the confines of your property. If you want to move into a new area, you’ll want to seriously consider all the available amenities there and whether or not they fit you and your family’s lifestyle. To help you with your decision, here are some of the benefits of buying a home near amenities. Resell or rent your home. Since a home near amenities is generally considered to be more desirable, it will be much easier to sell or lease your home in the future, should you ever want to. In addition to this, you’ll also be able to sell or rent the house for more money than you would have if it were in a different location. Studies have shown that the asking price for homes that are near amenities, particularly schools, tend to be 20 percent more than similar homes that aren’t. Have more convenience. One of the most obvious advantages to living near amenities is that it’s much more convenient for you and your family. For example, living near a school will clearly be much more convenient than living far from one. You’ll not only avoid a long commute, you’ll also give your kid more time to spend on extracurricular activities like sports and library reading. Enjoy your lifestyle. You can find a house just about anywhere, but that’s definitely not the case with lifestyle. Whether you enjoy water features, entertainment options or exercise facilities, you’ll definitely want a location that caters to you and your family’s particular lifestyle. Of course, if these luxuries cost you an arm and a leg, you might also want to pass up the opportunity. But on the other hand, if you can afford a little luxury, why not invest in it? After all, it’s sure to pay off in at least one of two ways: you could vastly improve resale value or you could benefit from the investment by actually enjoying the amenities.   http://bardalevillage.co.za/2016/02/05/benefits-of-buying-close-to-schools-and-other-amenities/ http://www.newhomesource.com/resourcecenter/articles/which-community-amenities-are-important-to-you