Evaluating Neighborhoods & Schools

Evaluating a neighborhood and its schools is an important aspect of your search for a home, especially if you have children. Will the neighborhood be safe for your kids? Does the school system have a good academic reputation? Checking public records is a good starting point, as is a leisurely drive through a neighborhood at various times of the day and on different days of the week. This will give you a good idea of what the community is like. Here are the key things to look for:

Mark Nash, Courtesy of Homefinder.com