Finding The Right Neighborhood Part Two
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A great source of information about neighborhoods is the local police or sheriffs office. They have all the data compounded for the purpose of maintaining the peace. If you ask how that neighborhood’s reputation is based on the number of calls or emergencies, you will have a very clear picture of whether you should live there or not. You can also ask about the number of muggings or break-ins, if you’re lucky enough to catch a patrolling officer on duty, they will be happy to inform you.
Another very important factor of finding the right neighborhood are schools, because your children (if any) will be going there for several years, you need to make sure there are reputable teachers and the school has a good standing with the local school board. You can check their grade averages, how many of their students attend college after graduation, how many students actually graduate high school, and more. Finding the right school can improve the resale value of your home, especially if you don’t have any children yet and your possible buyers do. It will certainly be a unique selling point.
Another great source of information about the neighborhoods you are considering is the Chamber of Commerce. They keep records of the number of businesses registered with them, which usually helps determine the amount of job openings available in the future.
