How do you stay in touch with your neighbors about crime, issues in the neighborhood, or new items?

Living in Historic Riverside Avondale, there are many occurrences when I can run into someone and start a conversation. Our offices are located at 3627 St. Johns Avenue, next to +Underwood Jewelers and across the street from the +Casbah restaurant. Our spot at +Prudential Network Realty of Northeast Florida is also used as a valet spot for the Avondale area, so it is a great spot to see and be seen!

But if I sell a house or work with someone down on Menna Street, which is a few blocks away down Dancy and Park to Menna, how do I know what is happening back there, as compared to say what is happening to neighbors who live at Talbot and Pine Street? Well, there is +Facebook+ Fan Page and the fan pages of friends and co-workers. We all +google bloger about what we do, or at least should! There is the ability to send email, call or other, but what about a neighborhood solution?

+Nextdoor has created a neat solution that allows you to get connected with Avondale Riverside and now Greenwood (more on that in a minute). So you can connect with, now, over 300 residents in the Avondale Riverside area to announce a new event, or new restaurant, or anything on your mind. A break-in, burglary, or other issue. The site sends out an email about new conversations. You join your neighborhood and stay connected. The Avondale Riverside site is here.

So never think that you are alone out there in terms of news on the neighborhood. As there is the local Resident newspaper, it is nice to know what is happening every 30 days, but it is better to have direct and immediate access online or on your iphone. Look at what is offered to you and see if you can stay connected. A stronger community creates a safer community and raises property values. So being diligent may just put more money in your pocket!

#LizBobeck