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When considering the neighbourhood you want, look at the area surrounding your recreational home. Are the neighbours similar to you? Are they young couples, families with teenage children, or retired couples?

Talk to the residents in the neighbourhood, and walk around the area to get a better sense of the community. You may want to find out about the local politics: Do the locals resent the number of city people who are buying property for seasonal use? Are there strong views from the locals about whether to allow more density as more recreational buyers move into the neighbourhood? Will you spend enough time in the community to be affected by local political differences?

Consider potential pollutants in your chosen neighbourhood. Noise pollution may be caused by highways, industry, or airports; odour pollution may result from farms or industry; and chemical pollution may come from farms, industry, or even golf courses (which are maintained using pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers).

You may find the quality and availability of municipal services important, such as hospitals, police and fire departments, road maintenance, garbage collection, mail delivery, and snow removal. Make sure that you understand what services the neighbourhood has to offer and whether or not they are suited to your needs.