Hey all. We're currently up in Peoria, IL and it's looking quite likely that DH will get transferred for work down to the Collinsville-area (though that'll hinge on the company's relocation plan offer and us getting out of our house here w/o a loss.)
Anyway, I'm looking for tips on how to pick where to live. We'll likely rent (house, need 3-car garage and >0.1 acre lots, ideally ~/>0.25acre.) for at least a year to get a feel for the areas. I've some family on the west side of St. Louis. Would like to live relatively close to a community of AP families. (A bit of a Jewish population would be a super bonus.) Baby #2 will have been born by then, so AP-friendly peds a need but not so much OB/GYN or birthing centers (#2 will be the last, thank you!). School districts a factor too.
Much thanks for any specific tips, suggestions on how to find info, or whatever.
Anyway, I'm looking for tips on how to pick where to live. We'll likely rent (house, need 3-car garage and >0.1 acre lots, ideally ~/>0.25acre.) for at least a year to get a feel for the areas. I've some family on the west side of St. Louis. Would like to live relatively close to a community of AP families. (A bit of a Jewish population would be a super bonus.) Baby #2 will have been born by then, so AP-friendly peds a need but not so much OB/GYN or birthing centers (#2 will be the last, thank you!). School districts a factor too.
Much thanks for any specific tips, suggestions on how to find info, or whatever.
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