Looking to move to a new area? Wondering how accessible grocers and the drug store are? Looking to save gas and get some exercise by walking to to the store? Then have I got a web site for you, introducing Walkscore.com.

My address in Hikes Point received a score of 66 out of 100. Not good, but also not too bad. We have Kroger’s for groceries and drugs, Speedway for gas and drinks and snacks, and a few restaurants nearby like Rally’s, Golden Corral & Wendy’s. Outside of that though, no real schools nearby other than a daycare/preschool and the closest park is a half mile out. The bookstore is 1.2 miles out and the movie theater is 1.2 miles out as well, just forget about the fine arts.

So when you go about talking with your Realtor about that nice new home over in Oliver Springs, or wherever you so happen to be looking, don’t forget to ask them about the locations walk score, or pull it up yourself.

If you’re a Realtor, I highly suggest using this site to help make an area more appealing. From experiences I’ve had in the past both inside and outside the realty game, if you mention that this this and this are all within walking distance, it will put a big “Oh, wow, that’s great!” look an feeling within your client. Sometimes being able to walk to the drugstore, to save money on gas, get a brisk healthy walk, or because the medication you’re on doesn’t allow you to drive, can be a Godsend.