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[quote=Anonymous]If you're really interested in the house, why not just go knock on the neighbors door and introduce yourself?  Tell him you're thinking about buying in the neighborhood, but you wanted to ask a few questions about the neighborhood, et cetera.  It's perfectly legal to do this.  In fact, I wish I had asked neighbors questions before putting an offer on the house I currently own (I would have learned some things about easements that didn't come out until later in the process).

Then, after talking to him, you might be in a better position to judge.  I have never had a conversation with my postman, and every time I see him, he's usually focused on getting his job done quickly or he's on his cell phone.  I can't imagine that a postman really knows that much about some random guy.

You could also have your realtor ask the sellers directly about the neighbor or even ask indirect questions.  For example, ask directly if there have every been any pest problems on the property.  And then if you do put in an offer, make the deal contingent upon a thorough pest inspection not just on the house but on the entire property.

Basically, investigate.  One of my closest friends has a messy yard and a house full of crap.  But he keeps to himself and is a genuinely nice person.  The worst neighbors, in my opinion, are the ones that are always complaining or getting into your business.  And they usually have pristine yards and houses.  I'd much rather have a neighbor with junk in his yard who minds his own business than a neighbor with a gorgeous yard who is always complaining about my property or, worse, calling the city if I'm late mowing the lawn.[/quote]

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