How to Vet a Neighborhood Outside of Listings

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Preview โ€” The Goal

๐ŸŽฏ The Goal: A beautiful house in a terrible location is a permanent trap โ€” you can renovate a kitchen, but you can't renovate a neighborhood. Listings show the house at golden hour on its best day. Never buy without driving past at 10 PM on a Friday AND 8 AM on a school morning โ€” traffic, noise, and vibe tell the truth the photos won't.