Why New Communities Are the Best Choice for Families
As your family searches for the perfect new home, it's tempting to focus your search on Winnipeg's most established communities. You know exactly what you're going to get when you move into a familiar neighbourhood.
However, new communities in Winnipeg certainly have a lot to offer. Before you make your final decision, be sure to check out the many ways choosing a new community can better serve your needs.
Access to Amenities
As you’ve probably heard, Winnipeg has a strong focus on building fully integrated communities. This means the new neighbourhoods being built must have all the amenities people are looking for, including things like stores, parks, playgrounds, schools, and recreation centres.
Close to Schools
As we mentioned, new communities are often close to great schools. In some cases, the school is located right inside the neighbourhood, so kids are able to walk to school with their friends. Often, these schools are brand-new or just a few years old, so the buildings are in great condition, and school features like desks, chairs, and playground equipment are all the latest models.
Similar Demographics
Often, the people looking for the perfect home in a new community are in similar stages of their lives. For instance, young couples just starting their families might be looking for affordable duplexes, while those with older kids might be looking to move-up to a larger home. Since you find these styles in the same neighbourhoods, there’s a good chance most of the people on your street will be in a similar place. This makes it easy for your children to find neighbourhood friends.
Additionally, most people considering a brand-new home are planning to stay in the home long-term. In an older neighbourhood, families tend to come and go as their needs change.
Opportunities for Active Play
One of the best features of brand-new communities is the way new developments are designed to allow families to stay active. While exact features vary from community to community, you might find things like playgrounds, ice skating rinks, walking trails, and wetland preserves for nature hikes. Sometimes, a community has easy access to a popular park area. When all you have to do to get some exercise is step out your door, it’s easy to stay in shape.
Robust Community Organizations
Some communities offer neighbourhood associations that work hard to make the community a better place. They might plan family-friendly events throughout the year or just offer newcomers some essential information to make them feel more welcome. You even have the opportunity to join one of these organizations yourself if you want the chance to shape the personality of the community.
Easy Commutes
Older neighbourhoods weren’t necessarily built for the modern commuter. Sometimes, it’s difficult to get from your home to the highway when you live in one of these areas. However, today’s builders constantly have buyers’ needs in mind. And this means they always build new communities in places where it’s easy to jump onto the highway. If you’re concerned about the length of your commute, you have to check out how easy it can be to get to work from a new neighbourhood.
Increasing Property Values
The more popular a community gets, the greater the value of the homes in that neighbourhood. In the initial stages of a development, it can be hard to say what the market value of the homes will be. Prices are based on the cost of supplies and estimates from the property values in similar neighbourhoods. However, once the community is complete, there’s a greater chance for the properties to go up in value. This isn’t always the case in older neighbourhoods, where the property values are generally known.
You want a home that perfectly suits your family’s needs, and you’re likely to find it in one of Winnipeg’s new communities. Come take a look at the great options available to you and your family when you choose a Broadview Home.
