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What to Look for in a Neighborhood Before You Buy

You can fall in love with a house in ten minutes and regret the neighborhood for years. The right answer to what to look for in a neighborhood is simple, safety, schools, commute, walkability, and future change. If those don't work, the house doesn't matter. Table of Contents * The Neighborhood Decision Most Buyers Get Wrong * Start with the neighborhood, not the listing * Use benchmarks, not vibes * Safety Beyond the Headline Crime Score * Look at time, not just totals