How to Choose a Neighborhood
5 steps to finding a place where you belong
By Liz Gray, FrontDoor.com | Published: 2/25/2008
STEP 2 -- Zero In on the Area
If you're moving within the same city, you may already know the various neighborhoods. Choose the ones that best match your list of wants. If you're moving to a new city, you'll have to do more research. Start by picking a part of town to search in. For instance, if your job is on the west side of town, start there. In a really large city, narrow it down to a few-block radius, say, SoHo in New York City. This will make your search more focused.
