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brewski t1_iwt3mfs wrote

Congratulations and best of luck with the move. My first piece of advice is to carefully reconsider buying a home until you have lived here for at least a couple years. New Haven and the surrounding towns all have neighborhoods that will probably meet all your needs. You need to get to know the area to find the area that suits your specific needs. Don't rely on a real estate agent or, even worse, a bunch of opinionated strangers!

Safe neighborhoods are not hard to find in New Haven and elsewhere. I let my kids walk and bike all over the place without supervision. They walk to friends' houses, stop for a soda, etc. There are plenty of good schools to choose from. This is Connecticut, not Alabama. You will be fine.

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brewski t1_ivqm27h wrote

One more important consideration. Daycare can be very expensive, if you need it. You can enroll in the public preschool program for ages 3-4, and then start kindergarten if you decide to stay. It is free but you need to enter the lottery system to get in. There are different options for families living in New Haven or in the suburbs, but opportunities for both. Applications are due at the end of February. This was a great experience for us.

https://www.newhavenmagnetschools.com/

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brewski t1_istsos4 wrote

A lot of good advice here that I won't repeat. If you are planning to have kids, you might consider the school options. In Spring Glen your child will automatically go to Spring Glen Elementary, which I can say from experience is an excellent school. New Haven also has some fantastic schools, but for most schools you have to enter a lottery to get your kids a spot (which I also have experience with).

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brewski t1_ismhcn3 wrote

I highly, highly recommend Agnes Nawrocki. We have bought and sold several houses with her as an agent. She is laser-focused on making sure you get the best possible deal. Sweet and lovely to work with, but also a highly skilled negotiator.

Phone: (203) 641-8649 Fax: (203) 285-3715 Email: Agnes.Nawrocki@raveis.com Website: http://agnesnawrocki.raveis.com

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