crazycanuc "k...Ian and i are sort of househunting...we would rather go biking than look at houses though...We do want to move-either rent or buy but renting seems a good option atm..."

why not do both? find neighborhoods you like and ride 'em. Lots of places go under the radar, not listed in major websites, sold by owner...you'd want a neighborhood you can ride in, what better way to find that out? Much better feel for the neighborhood than driving it.