Love Thy Neighbor

Love Thy Neighbor

Realtors are the neighborhood hosts that introduce new homeowners to neighborhoods by profession.  One excellent piece of advice that they can provide their buyers to thrive in their new home is to be neighborly.

Neighborliness usually delivers big benefits. Here are three excellent reasons to get to know your neighbors.

1. Increased safety (good neighbors look out for each other)
2. Improved health (tight communities experience less heart disease and stress)
3. Appreciating home values (close-knit neighbors enjoy neater yards, lower crime rates and better schools)

Studies show improved health and educational outcomes for those living in mutually supportive neighborhoods.

The “Roseto Effect” was named after Roseto, Pennsylvania. That was the site of a half-century  study that explored the medical advantages of living in a supportive, closely-knit community. And it found such environments had a significantly lower incidence of heart disease and other stress-related illnesses. A good starting point toward neighborliness is to participate in an online community.  One such online site, Nextdoor, provided these findings:

·         93% of homeowners say it’s important to look out for each other.

·         67% of homeowners say that they feel safer when they know their neighbors.

·         35% of those that know their neighbors report that they have shared information about crime and safety with them.

·         79% of those that use an online community talk with their neighbors in person at least once a month.

Who would have thought that it would be in your best interest to go out of your way to say Hi?  Good luck with your community building.

The Easterbrook Team
916.850.6050
EasterbrookTeam@spmc.com
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