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Where can we go to find out more about the subdivision and surrounding area with non-bias research?

Fri Aug 17 2007, 12:58 - Richmond - Crime & Safety - 7 answers
 
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I'm originally from around Richmond in Fort Bend. If yhou have a question about that area in particular , let me know.

Sat Mar 29 2008, 19:35
 
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There are a few area to check on the internet. One of them is http://www.har.com/AWS/AWSF.cfm?tgt=%2Fneighborhoods%2Fdefau… and you can search by county etc.

Sat Mar 29 2008, 19:11
Web Reference: http://www.localtownmls.com/mls%20search/
 
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Do not expect real estate professionals to answer this type of question as an answer could cause them to violate the Fair Housing Act. Use pubic sources to get these answers. Google the FBI data, Fort Bend County and Richmond government and school district sites to get the information and then compare the data to an area you are familiar with. Texas Department of Public Safety maintains a registered sex offender site as well. Good luck!

Wed Oct 24 2007, 23:10
Web Reference: http://www.ERAHouston.com
 
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In addition to the other comments...it is very important to walk the neighbourhood, talk to the potential neighbours. Also, drive through at night. These two tasks will really help clear or confirm how you feel about living in the particular subdivision.

Fri Sep 14 2007, 05:22
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CJ posted a very comprehensive list on another Trulia thread. The info might be helpful.
In additions, check out neighborhoods.realtor.com and localism.com
Find Cj's post here:
http://www.trulia.com/voices/General_Area/Is_there_a_website…

Fri Aug 17 2007, 15:56
 
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Try your Chamber of Commerce and local police department for statistics. Good luck.

Fri Aug 17 2007, 15:39
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I'm assuming that your question relates to crime and safety. I would go to the police department to find out about the crime rate in the area. Anecdotal evidence is not valid. BUT, and this is a big but, I would have to know what you really want to know about before I answered that in any detail. My advice is get a good realtor and let him/her help you.

Fri Aug 17 2007, 14:09
 
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