Your Realtor tells you the house you are considering is in a "lovely" neighborhood. It's within an easy commute to where ever you're going. Even Jupiter.
Check it out yourself.
Drive through the neighborhood or, better yet, get some exercise and walk it. Maybe there will be some people outside that you can chat with about the area. Go on different days and at different times of the day and night. Will you be comfortable getting out of your car or walking your dog? Will you want your kids outside playing or walking back from school or the bus?
The character of a neighborhood might change after dark, especially in urban areas. Things might be different on weekday nights than they are on weekend nights, when the neighbor's teenagers have their parties. Look for large, fenced in yards. Do the people have llamas or fifteen dogs? How much traffic is there?
Drive the commute during rush hour. Both ways. Check the route that the school bus takes.
None of these things are on the listing sheet. Only you can decide whether you will be comfortable or not. Give yourself enough information to make a well considered choice.
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