Knowing each other from a volunteer activity or kids share a sport are a good way to get a break.5) Do more than one transaction, prices change dramatically when we are working in bulk and based on a price point.

It actually negatively impacted my social life because I hate going to the same stupid social events where people talk about mundane things like sports or reality TV.

That, in addition to NJ sports betting and you may be on to something in south NJ.

If an area says "No kids outside exercising or playing sports related games".... then everyone's hands are tied. 

I feel like the benefit around a sports team is that it's a big part of the neighborhood so to speak.

This isn't relevant to the real estate side of your post, and I'm sure you already know about it, but in case you don't, look up the Brazos Valley Sport Riding group on Facebook.

I had two kids in elementary school, with several after school and weekend sports activities.  

I live in Kansas City, MO and work from home as a digital artist in the sports industry with a bit of freelancing on the side. 

I also am owner of a new sport called CROSSNET (check out crossnetgame.com if your interested!).

Our land first jumped in value when a professional sports stadium was build two blocks away about 10 years ago.