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Old 01-02-2015, 09:57 PM
 
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Hello Folks,

I need your help with the following:

Schools
1. Ranking of Elementary Schools in Houston/Greater Houston (Katy, Cypress, Spring etc...)/Texas compared to US and other States.
2. Reviews and Forums. Which ones are credible?
3. Any specific tools to use when looking at schools?

Daycares
1. Ranking of daycares in Houston/Greater Houston (Katy, Cypress, Spring etc...)/Texas.
2. Reviews and Forums. Which ones are credible?
3. Any specific tools to use when looking at daycares?

Crime
1. What tools to use when looking at crimes such as break-ins, burglary etc...in Houston/Greater Houston (Katy, Cypress, Spring etc...)?
2. Any tool for checking same for sex offenders....?

Reputation of Builders/Communities/Cost of Ownership
1. Which builders/communities are of good quality and have the least complaints in Houston/Greater Houston (Katy, Cypress, Spring etc...)?
2. What tools to use when reviewing builders?
3. Any recommendations to avoid high closing costs and minimizing total taxes/HOA/Mud fees? Any way to avoid HOA and Mud fees?
4. Which communities are gated and manned in the 77065/77095/77084 zip code areas? Would they have better resale values? Withstand the temporary recession?
5. What is the best way to estimate and minimize electricity, water and garbage collection costs (unless these are covered in the HOA fees?

Flood
1. What is the best way to verify flood zones in Houston/Greater Houston (Katy, Cypress, Spring etc...)?
2. What are estimated flood insurance costs?
3. Any specific tools/forums?


Would appreciate your replies as this would help me immensely in narrowing down my home purchase options. Thanks in advance!
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Old 01-05-2015, 11:34 AM
 
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greatschools.org for public schools.

Crime option Houston police crime reports.

http://www.city-data.com/city/Texas.html for general information about the house prices etc.

And more than relying on online reports and advices, please visit the places personally to assess. If you are looking for Indian population/racial preference, check out new York mapping America.

IMO you don't have to worry much about floods , as it hardly rains here.

And I personally don't think Secs offenders can afford houses. Most of them live in apartments.
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Old 01-05-2015, 05:38 PM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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You can see the flood zones at the Harris County Flood Control website: Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool
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