Everyneighborhood is different. It is strongly recommended that you research theneighborhood you plan on living in before buying your home. It is evenadvisable that you walk through the neighborhood after the normal work day isdone to see what the area is really like! Depending on your own particularneeds and tastes, some of the following factors may be more importantconsiderations than others quality of schools, property values, traffic, crimerate, future construction, proximity to schools, employment, hospitals, shops,public transportation, prisons, freeways, airports, beaches, parks, stadiumsand cultural activities such as museums, concerts and theaters.