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Neighbors can make or break your community living experience!

Has a neighbor ever kept an eye on your house while you’ve been traveling?  Have you ever borrowed a cup of sugar or needed an egg from next door?  Do you love the idea of a dinner rotation on your street?  From security to resources to friends, maintaining good neighbors is one of the simple joys of living in close proximity.  In contrast, having (and being) a bad neighbor can inflict stress and unhappiness into your life.

Below are some ways on how to maintain good relations with your neighbors to maximum your positive experience with those next-door and in the community.

• Get Out More:Whether you take a morning or evening walk, take your dog out for a stroll, or walk your child to the neighborhood bus stop, stepping into the community is highly beneficial. You’ll meet other parents, dog walkers, neighbors, and feel more at home in your surroundings.
  • Smile:It’s simple enough, but if you’re not in the habit of smiling and giving a friendly hello to the people you encounter in your neighborhood, why not start? While not everyone will return the friendliness immediately, it’s certainly a quick way to get to know people and build relationships.  Personally, I have made a habit of offering a smile to every passerby in my neighborhood and it has proven to be so satisfying to engage with my neighbors.  Especially in this age of electric garage doors, it has become more and more rare to see your neighbors regularly, why not make the extra effort?
  • Snail Mail: If you’ve just moved into a community, instead of disrupting neighbors during their weeknight dinner or on their busy weekend, write a card to slip in their mailbox. Inviting them over for coffee or a drink will extend a hand of friendship and it will allow you to make connections quickly.
  • Talk To All Of Your Neighbors: The more veteran members of the neighborhood often have the inside scoop of the neighborhood. Take a couple of extra minutes to talk to the sweet old lady at the end of the block!  From the busybody, to the night owl, to the community baker, you’ll meet all sorts of people within the neighborhood.  Everyone has a story to share!

To secure your home buying or selling needs, contact Jenn Blake Real Estate Group at Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty in San Diego, California at 858-663-6788.