Buying a home in an affluent area where a RAPE occurred

[Tom Liu]

Not a true investment question but hoping to get advice.

Basically involved in putting a bid on a home for my family. Great neighborhood and the homes are amazing. I live about 3 blocks away in a small home but looking to upgrade because family growing. We have been involved with trying to put an accepting offer in for weeks. Today we got news that we got accepted as the back up offer because first buyer fell through. Excited right? Yes we were...

Until I see that block on the news reporting a rape at a home one block away two days ago...This neighborhood has A class homes and homes are always having bidding wars. But this event has shocked the neighborhood. All the parents picking up the kids are talking about it and how scared everyone is. I almost wanted to pull out but after talking to my spouse, we are thinking that we are going to stick with it because the home fits our needs in life.

Opinions? Am I just traumatized and scared? Anyone ever been in a situation like this? What do you think long term ramifications are? Just looking for advice.

[Matthew Paul]

If you went to the police dept you will be amazed at the crime in your area . Most of it doesnt make the news . There are many ways to make your home safer .