I think it is greatschools.net.

The only one I know of is citydata.com. It free to search, but I think you have to register to post questions. Click on your area and then search the forum for information you are seeking (housing, neighborhoods, schools, commute issues, crime) and/or then post a specific question. Regarding schools - I think the website is goodschool.org.

Does such a think exist? Most real estate blogs here cater to naive DINKs who say stuff like, "Look what we could afford in Barry Farm!"

We are new to the area and renting for now, but will probably buy a place in the next 1-2 years. Are there any other real estate blogs that discuss areas, quality of schools, price range, ect? I want to start learning now so that we will have a good idea of where to start when we start formally looking.