I would think that something like an algorithm can be created, though, since most of this information and data is available in government records. ...Something to think about for the techies I guess, if it isn't already out there. :)

They could use anonymous data from that to build a heat map.

. - I use raids online to look at crime data when I am considering buying in a low income area.

Since I don't have immediate access to the MLS (& all its detailed data), I'm at a disadvantage from the start (I was reading of a guy who can tie up a property on his phone in an hour).  

Too many HOAs are driven by personal agendas and hardly represent the best interests of the association at large.I can offer some help.

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Do you have any suggestions as to how I can get hard data?

However, I like to learn most of the data available because I associate things faster this way. 

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