- Find and compare local schools through websites such as www.greatschools.net and www.schoolmatters.com.
- Take time and test the drive between the home you’re considering and your work or places of interest.
- Walk and drive around the neighborhood at different times of day to get a real feel for what happens when.
- Find and explore the closest grocery store, playgrounds, shopping district and other areas you’ll frequent.
- Stop by the local police department and ask for information on community watch groups and statistics on crime.
- Ask your real estate agent for information on resale value of homes in the area.
- Always view a home and its location as a package deal, not as separate issues.
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