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Trulia recently purchased a mapping technology that draws statistics and inputs this information into a map. One of the many challenges of being a Realtor that specializes in Colorado
Springs relocation, is that people coming into the city want to know where it is safe to live; and where are the major areas of crime. Since I’m bound by Fair Housing Laws, I have to be extremely careful of what type of information I share, as I’m not allowed to “discriminate” against particular neighborhoods. But I can certainly direct potential buyers to different web sites that will help them gather their own information and make their own informed decisions.
Trulia new acquisition draw statistics from 3 different data sources that report to most the police agencies in the country, SpotCrime, Crime Reports, and EveryBlock. This data is then used to power the results in the maps. The Crime Map is still in currently in beta form and currently only covers 50 major metropolitan areas. It will eventually be a great resources for people moving to Colorado Springs.
Here’s a list of some of the other web sites that I share with potential buyers:
- CBI website http://cbi.state.co.us/ — Gives you everything from registered sex offenders to crime stats.
- http://www.neighborhoodscout.com — When you put in an address for a Colorado Springs neighborhood, it gives you all types of information about the area, including crime stats, a general overview of the area, as well as school information.
- http://www.NeighborhoodScan.com – This site gives you extremely detailed information about sex offenders.
- http://www.spotcrime.com – Maps out crime occurrences, and allows you to pull up details on specific crimes.
- http://www.crimereports.com — Also gives you extremely detailed information about sex offenders.
- http://www.relocationessentials.com — Compares crime in Colorado Springs vs. the national average. As an example, it shows you that Colorado Springs has less homicide and burglaries than the national average.
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many things I do to answer their question, is to send them to different web sites that gives them the crime stats. In the age of All Things Internet, there is no shortage of information, they just have to be directed on where to find it. Here’s some of my favorite sites:- CBI website http://cbi.state.co.us/ — Gives you everything from registered sex offenders to crime stats.
- http://www.neighborhoodscout.com — When you put in an address for a Colorado Springs neighborhood, it gives you all types of information about the area, including crime stats, a general overview of the area, as well as school information.
- http://www.NeighborhoodScan.com – This site gives you extremely detailed information about sex offenders.
- http://www.spotcrime.com – Maps out crime occurrences, and allows you to pull up details on specific crimes.
- http://www.crimereports.com — Also gives you extremely detailed information about sex offenders.
- http://www.relocationessentials.com — Compares crime in Colorado Springs vs. the national average. As an example, it shows you that Colorado Springs has less rape and burglaries than the national average.
But even with all of the comprehensive national data, the best web site which is chocked full of information is part of the City of Colorado Springs web site. You can pull up a weekly report that shows you the location of crimes by different categories. There is also information on all of the Meth Labs that were discovered in Colorado Springs by year. (See Don’t let your dream house become a nightmare) You can even follow the Colorado Springs Police Department on Twitter.
When you are looking at moving to Colorado Springs, these web sites can help give you a better pictures of neighborhoods you want to live in. Remember, Knowledge is Power
Kathy (719-287-1049) KTorline@msn.com
It’s against the law
Fair-housing laws prevent agents from talking about neighborhood demographics
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Luckily, the Web picks up where agents leave off
A real estate agent can be a wealth of information about a house. So a homebuyer who asks what crime is like in a 
specific Colorado Springs neighborhood might be surprised when the agent defers the question, directing a client to the Web or local police instead. I work with many buyers looking to relocate to the city, and I often explain to them what I can and what I cannot say.
It comes as a shock to many buyers when they learn that a Colorado Springs realtor absolutely cannot address some requests because it is against the law. For example, if a married Jewish couple asks a realtor to find them a home close to a synagogue, the agent can’t accommodate that request. If a buyer is moving to the city, and wants to know the safest part of the city and the best neighborhoods to live in, an agent cannot answer. Also, Read the rest of this entry »
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1. Check out the school district
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Especially important if you have children, but it also can affect resale value.
- Visit schools in the neighborhoods you’re considering.
- Colorado Web sites include the Colorado Department of Education and School Accountability
- National web sites you can use in your research: School Digger, Great Schools, National Center for Education Statistics,
School Matters, School Data Direct.
2. Find out if the neighborhood is safe
- Ask the police department for neighborhood crime statistics. Read the rest of this entry »
