Realtor View: Scoping out ideal neighborhood for you

Picking a neighborhood that fits your needs might be just as important as picking your dream home. Buying a house means buying the neighborhood that surrounds it. For many property owners, the identity of the neighborhood is as important as the property itself. Typically, property values in neighborhoods with well-defined identities tend to hold steady, keeping with average market values. But what gives a neighborhood its identity?
What qualities are you looking for in a neighborhood? There are