[quote=sdrealtor]They want a mainstream life where their kids walk out the front door and play with the same kids they go to school with.[/quote]
I haven’t seen this so much, sdr. Many children live half-time with both mom and dad and only go to school in one of the neighborhoods. In addition, many have zone and interdistrict transfers and are attending school outside of the neighborhood, as well as attending private school and being homeschooled. As a homebuyer, you can’t count on the fact that the kids in the neighborhood will necessarily attend the same school as your child.
Your scenario might have been prevalent 30+ yrs. ago, but now parents have many choices.