Most D.C.-area public school students head back to classrooms this week, and as parents struggle to get their children out the door with the correct backpacks, lunches and sneakers, they may be thinking: Wouldn’t it be great if the kids could just walk to school? No more missing the bus because someone forgot their tablet.
For our back-to-school real estate column, we compared three homes that are walking distance from in-demand public elementary schools.
Realtors we spoke with shared an important tip: Don’t ask your agent to provide advice on specific schools; such recommendations may run afoul of fair housing laws. Do your own homework. Once you have a few schools in mind, approach agents with ideas for areas and neighborhoods.