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Though many homebuyers believe that neighbourhoods with upscale homes and above-average schools are the perfect places to raise their offspring, child development expert Dr. Sam Goldstein says that kids benefit more from living in close-knit communities. Goldstein says parents can locate such neighbourhoods by scanning library bulletin boards for community events or visiting a nearby church or parent-teacher meeting. They should choose neighbourhoods full of children the same age as their own, or be willing to take their children to visit with their friends.
In addition to looking for a local school with good academic credentials and an encouraging atmosphere, parent-homebuyers should contact the local police station to determine the neighbourhood's crime level.
"Parents Do Make a Difference" author Dr. Michele Borda urges parents to purchase reasonably priced homes that do not force them to work long hours away from their children to pay the mortgage.
Finally, Borda says parents should consider the needs of themselves and their children and incorporate both when choosing where to live.

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