Signs of a Great Community

By: Villages of Urbana

Credit.com, a website dedicated to providing information and tools needed to make the smartest financial decisions, recently put together a guideline spelling out the “20 Signs You’re Buying a Home in a Great Neighborhood.”
We’ve taken a few of these key points and showed how Villages of Urbana meets all the best qualifications!

“It Meets Your Specs”Currently, our townhome models are increasingly popular, and are being snapped up quickly by savvy homebuyers.  Built by both Ryan Homes and NVHomes, these townhouses are ideal for any type of buyer.  With brick fronts, hardwood flooring, granite countertops and other luxurious features, these homes have everything on your checklist! 

“Crime Numbers are Low”We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again!  Frederick County and the surrounding metro areas have been regularly recognized for their safety.  Just last year, Farmers Insurance Group of Companies ranked the Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick area, home to our community, number one for safety in the ‘large metro area’ category!   

“You Can Get a Latte”It may seem simple, but how close is the community to the things you need/do daily?  Credit.com says that “upscale chain and independent retailers are signs a neighborhood is well-established or on the way up.”  At Villages of Urbana, our market district features all different types of shops – everything you need is right here in our mixed-use development!

“It’s Walkable”Homebuyers with families, or planning to start one soon, realize that a walkable neighborhood is imperative.  Are there pathways for walking or biking?  How close will homes be to playgrounds, community amenities, or schools?  Like mentioned above, Villages of Urbana is a neo-traditional, mixed-use community that promotes walkability and convenience.  With plenty of sidewalks and walking paths, getting to and from is a breeze!

“School Scores Are Strong”Where school test scores are high, so are the home values!  See the ratings for schools in our area at greatschools.org – you’ll find that schools in Urbana, Maryland perform exceptionally well.  At Villages of Urbana, we even have one of these schools right in our neighborhood, making it extremely accessible to residents. 

“Homes Sell Quickly”If homes sell quickly then you know it must be a neighborhood everyone wants to be in.  Our community has long been considered the “Best-Selling Community in Maryland” and continues to be a popular choice among home shoppers.

“(Good) Change Is Coming”In the case of Frederick and Urbana, Maryland, recent changes are very, very good!  Frederick County businesses continue to grow, developing this region even further.  The thriving and prosperous business climate is having a substantial impact on the economy, and it’s great news for those who own a home in the area!

Not surprisingly, Villages of Urbana hit the majority points spot on, proof that this is truly a great community!

Source: Credit.com