This has more to do with the neighbors than the home.

The registry of sex offenders is one of the hottest topics on the news today. There are successful business people, sports stars and others who are on the list. Many people with children want to know if they are buying a home with an offender right next door.

As Realtors, we are prohibited from directing you either towards or away from a given neighborhood, and we are not allowed to do this checking for you. But we can point you to the places that offer assistance.

Click here for more online. The best thing you can do to ease your mind is to contact the local authorities and ask if there is a list. Most maintain such a list and in many areas the list is updated constantly and available online!