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How does a future resident find out about the crime in a new neighborhood (city) or apartment complex? I would like to move to a new (city) neighborhood but I would like to find out about the amount of crime within the neighborhood. I have called the police department and was advised that they could not give me information. How do I find out about the crime or the amount of crime, and the types of crime in a neighborhood or city. ... (Asked by karacrockett)
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The police station can give you information you just have to ask the right questions. Because of the Housing Act they are not allowed to give out certian info. Ask them to mail you a list of calls made to the area you are looking to move to. If you can get ahold of a "cool" police officer you can ask if they would move to that area, possibly they will answer that. When I called the local police in my area before I moved they sent me a list of all the calls made to that area for the ...(Answered by toneslilsweettease)

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How do I find out about houses for sale in a neighborhood I'm interested in? I'm looking to purchase a house in a specific part of the neighborhood. I've walked by there several times and went to all the open houses I could find, but I didn't find anything I'm interested in. Besides constantly walking though the neighborhood looking for open houses and for sale signs, how can I find out when a new house has become available in the area without having to hire anyone? I browse through newspapers occasionally but I rarely find any houses I'm interested in listed there. I've also tried the internet but I'm kind of at a loss as ... (Asked by ♥)
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www.zillow.com...(Answered by shane53221)

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How do I find out median neighborhood income by district or zipcode? I'm doing some research and I need to find out the average neighborhood income for certain cities and how different neighborhood are contrasted as far as income level. Anyone know how to go about doing that? ... (Asked by BRA)
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https://www.efanniemae.com/sf/refmaterials/hudmedinc/ Or http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/income/income.html...(Answered by unisberkensap)

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What is the best family friendly neighborhood in Maryland to own a home? My husband and I live in New York with our 3 year old son. Living costs are expensive in NY and was considering looking for affordable homes in Maryland next Summer 2008. Trusting real estate agents are tough because they are not fully honest. By other people's experience, please let us know of any city/neighborhood in Maryland that is family friendly (schools, parks, shopping centers, best home locations near families w/ children). We didn't want to visit a location with high crime rates as we are experiencing that now in New York City. Thanks for any help you can give ... (Asked by mintylove)
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check out www.city-data.com...(Answered by CommonCents)

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What are the signs that a neighborhood is going down? I read that before you buy a house, you have to figure out if, in ten years, the neighborhood will be going down. Well, what would be the signs that a neighborhood is going down? (or will go down). I live in the United States. ... (Asked by Belindita)
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look to see how many houses are for sale, if its not a brand new area. If there are a lot of older houses for sale, you might ask some of them why they are selling. If the neighborhood has a higher crime rate than it used to, stay away....(Answered by Just Me)

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How can I find an apartment for one of my friends in my neighborhood ? I want to find an apartment for a friend of mine in my neighborhood . How do I find out which buildings in my part of town feature apartments for rent, and how do I find out who their owners and landlords are ? ... (Asked by mike_mcallister37)
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This is tricky Mike, you could spend a lot of time looking or just post a wanted sign on the corner poles. Put the words. APT. WANTED THIS AREA CALL 333-3333 That should get you a response if there is anything that comes available....(Answered by hunter2)

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How can I get into a nice neighborhood & apartment complex.? I want to move into a nice apartment in a good neighborhood, but I keep getting turned down due to my credit & past rental history. I fell on hard times in the past but I am now on feet again and doing well. I just want to start over. Have any suggestions? ... (Asked by SHAY)
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keep on trying. some apt complexes dont even do the credit check, even though they get you to pay for it. Judst keep on trying. Maybe one of them will let you rent with a bigger deposit or something. That is what I had to do after I was turned down by 4 complexes...(Answered by KWilbanks)

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Where is a safe and comfortable neighborhood to purchase a house in Cleveland, OH? What web sites provide optimal information on where to buy a house in Cleveland, and any suggestions about where to locate a safe, convenient, and affordable middle class neighborhood for myself and my finance to settle down. ... (Asked by clevelandOH)
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If you buy a home, do you think your finances will settle down? No, they'll likely be distressed for many years if you get an adjustable mortgage. Rocky River was always a nice place. Has it changed?...(Answered by argybargy)

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