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What would you change or do differently next time?
I'm trying to weigh all the options of where my next home is going to be.
I'm trying to weigh all the options of where my next home is going to be.
Things you like/dislike about your current home/neighborhood?
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JulesMaximus
No Lifer
- Jul 3, 2003
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It's in the middle of nowhere. 45 miles to work, 20 miles to Walmart, 30 miles to restaurants shopping. Loved it when we moved here. Now it is difficult with kids since we can't stop anywhere on the way home during the week. Vehicle costs are a bit much too.
Looking to move to the outskirts of the suburbs. We would be driving 15k miles a year instead of 30k. The downside hear is there would be a lot more people, and the houses are much closer together. At least the neighborhood we ware looking at has a good HOA and keeps the riff-raff out.
Looking to move to the outskirts of the suburbs. We would be driving 15k miles a year instead of 30k. The downside hear is there would be a lot more people, and the houses are much closer together. At least the neighborhood we ware looking at has a good HOA and keeps the riff-raff out.
roguerower
Diamond Member
- Nov 18, 2004
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1. No eye candy at the pool. Lots of kids or fat people.
2. Good location for work, but bad location to be able to do things.
2. Good location for work, but bad location to be able to do things.
CrazyAznDriver
Golden Member
- Nov 28, 2010
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We moved into a historical district so have to approval for everything we do to the outside of the house. Kind of tedious but it keeps the neighbors from doing crazy shit I guess.
IronWing
No Lifer
- Jul 20, 2001
- 72,101
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Like:
Quiet
Short walk to open desert
Close to mountains
Short walk to hardware store and post office
Sits above the smog most of the time
Can see seventy miles most days, one hundred miles plus after a good rain
City water/sewer
No HOA
Dislike:
No grocery store (nearest one is ten miles)
New houses still being built making walk to open desert ever longer
Getting louder with new development
No cable/DSL/fiber despite the fact that the new blocks less than a quarter mile away have DSL/cable and a repeater/switch station for a transcontinental fiber line is also less than a quarter mile away.
Quiet
Short walk to open desert
Close to mountains
Short walk to hardware store and post office
Sits above the smog most of the time
Can see seventy miles most days, one hundred miles plus after a good rain
City water/sewer
No HOA
Dislike:
No grocery store (nearest one is ten miles)
New houses still being built making walk to open desert ever longer
Getting louder with new development
No cable/DSL/fiber despite the fact that the new blocks less than a quarter mile away have DSL/cable and a repeater/switch station for a transcontinental fiber line is also less than a quarter mile away.
My neighborhood is nearly perfect......with the exception of all the barking dogs!! 
Now, I know it's a dog's nature to bark.....it's their "thing". So I'm not really mad at the dogs, but rather, at the idiot owners who get tired of the big dog they stupidly adopted (without any thought to how big that cute little puppy would get), who haven't done a single thing to socialize the dog, and who now just put it outside all day and night, where the dog gets bored, and starts barking at everyone and everything. Seriously, I'd like to park the owners outside for a while, and let the dog enjoy the house!!
But the worst, in this neighborhood, is my next door neighbor's two German Shepherds......or the Devil Bitches, as I call them. She lets them bark their fool heads off at anything and everything, and the only time she attempts to control them (but gets totally ignored by the dogs, gets frustrated by them, and finally just ignores them in embarrassment). I have lived here for over a year, and these dogs still treat me like a stranger who wants to break in and steal everything.
Our fences are 4' chain link (and no, I'm not going to go to the expense of putting up a privacy fence), and the neighbor actually told me, when I moved in, not to put my hand on the fence, or the dogs might bite me! When I nicely tried to tell her that she should do something about their behavior, she informed me that they were just being "protective". Um, no, honey.....that's called OBNOXIOUS. I'm just waiting for the day that one of them actually jumps the fence, into my yard, so I can legally kill it, and call it self defense. :sneaky:
Why did I never notice the satanic animals before I put in a bid, and closed on this house?? Because I only ever came here during the work day, on a week day.......when the bitches are locked inside the house, while their owner is at work. Definitely, if you're looking at a house to buy, go visit the neighborhood at different times of the day. Don't just drive through.....get out of your car, and walk around a little bit. If I had done so, I would have known about these dogs, and might have lowered my price, or bid on another property.
Now, I know it's a dog's nature to bark.....it's their "thing". So I'm not really mad at the dogs, but rather, at the idiot owners who get tired of the big dog they stupidly adopted (without any thought to how big that cute little puppy would get), who haven't done a single thing to socialize the dog, and who now just put it outside all day and night, where the dog gets bored, and starts barking at everyone and everything. Seriously, I'd like to park the owners outside for a while, and let the dog enjoy the house!!
But the worst, in this neighborhood, is my next door neighbor's two German Shepherds......or the Devil Bitches, as I call them. She lets them bark their fool heads off at anything and everything, and the only time she attempts to control them (but gets totally ignored by the dogs, gets frustrated by them, and finally just ignores them in embarrassment). I have lived here for over a year, and these dogs still treat me like a stranger who wants to break in and steal everything.
Our fences are 4' chain link (and no, I'm not going to go to the expense of putting up a privacy fence), and the neighbor actually told me, when I moved in, not to put my hand on the fence, or the dogs might bite me! When I nicely tried to tell her that she should do something about their behavior, she informed me that they were just being "protective". Um, no, honey.....that's called OBNOXIOUS. I'm just waiting for the day that one of them actually jumps the fence, into my yard, so I can legally kill it, and call it self defense. :sneaky:
Why did I never notice the satanic animals before I put in a bid, and closed on this house?? Because I only ever came here during the work day, on a week day.......when the bitches are locked inside the house, while their owner is at work. Definitely, if you're looking at a house to buy, go visit the neighborhood at different times of the day. Don't just drive through.....get out of your car, and walk around a little bit. If I had done so, I would have known about these dogs, and might have lowered my price, or bid on another property.
Bignate603
Lifer
- Sep 5, 2000
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House is on the small side and doesn't have a garage. Yard could use some serious work, I need a couple truck loads of gravel. The neighborhood isn't bad, it's generally quiet. Overall though, it's not a bad home.
We bought this house to take advantage of the $8,000 credit and are planning on turning it into a rental after the 3 years are up. We'll buy something a bit better next time.
We bought this house to take advantage of the $8,000 credit and are planning on turning it into a rental after the 3 years are up. We'll buy something a bit better next time.
MotionMan
Lifer
- Jan 11, 2006
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The neighbors behind our property has two barking dogs. I do not blame the dogs - the owners are very inconsiderate. We also have two dogs. The moment one of them starts to bark, we bring them back into the house. The neighbors have left their dogs barking outside for entire days at a time.
The only other negative thing is that we are just a little close to two main roads (and their busy intersection), but not exactly too close. The trade off to that is that many places are walking distance.
We have very nice neighbors on both sides. On one side, they have two teenage girls who have babysat for us - very nice, good kids. Also, we just put in a new wall on one side and had no issues with decision-making or cost splitting. A few years ago we had the hedges on the other side trimmed (huge job at the time) and, again, had no issues with decision-making or cost splitting. (I had to sue the guy who owned the house next to our old house regarding our border hedge, but he was a complete asshole in general.)
Our location is good for access to my office, downtown and our local family (three different directions).
MotionMan
The only other negative thing is that we are just a little close to two main roads (and their busy intersection), but not exactly too close. The trade off to that is that many places are walking distance.
We have very nice neighbors on both sides. On one side, they have two teenage girls who have babysat for us - very nice, good kids. Also, we just put in a new wall on one side and had no issues with decision-making or cost splitting. A few years ago we had the hedges on the other side trimmed (huge job at the time) and, again, had no issues with decision-making or cost splitting. (I had to sue the guy who owned the house next to our old house regarding our border hedge, but he was a complete asshole in general.)
Our location is good for access to my office, downtown and our local family (three different directions).
MotionMan
Like:
Not many kids
In USA (moved from Canada)
Neighbors
Yard waste pickup
Proximity to stores
Dislike:
Barking dogs (including mine :S)
Proxmity to work (mostly I work from home so not a big deal really)
Not many kids
In USA (moved from Canada)
Neighbors
Yard waste pickup
Proximity to stores
Dislike:
Barking dogs (including mine :S)
Proxmity to work (mostly I work from home so not a big deal really)
IndyColtsFan
Lifer
- Sep 22, 2007
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No major complaints, but if I could change one thing, it would be my neighbor to the northwest. They don't take care of their property very well and were offended when we planted tall, decorative grass on our side of the property to block this dirt mound on their side which they refused to take care of and allowed weeds to get 3 and 4 feet high.
like:
-walking distance to several restaurants and stores (including 4 places that are open 24/7 -- a diner, a coffee shop, and 2 convenience stores)
-close to family
-close to NYC
dislike:
-loud neighbors
-annoying distance to the train... it's a mile walk. which I have no problem with, but most people balk and whine and ask me to pick them up at the subway station
-walking distance to several restaurants and stores (including 4 places that are open 24/7 -- a diner, a coffee shop, and 2 convenience stores)
-close to family
-close to NYC
dislike:
-loud neighbors
-annoying distance to the train... it's a mile walk. which I have no problem with, but most people balk and whine and ask me to pick them up at the subway station
reallyscrued
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- Jul 28, 2004
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BoomerD
No Lifer
- Feb 26, 2006
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No major complaints about the house...but it's too damned hot here in the summertime and too foggy in the winter.
Our neighborhood is getting over-run with Mexicans...some legal immigrants, some illegals who are renting...but all seem to love to play their "Banda" circus music at full volume all hours of the day and night.
Unfortunately, we're ground-zero for the housing meltdown, and there's less than a snowball's chance in hell of ever selling the house for what I owe on it...
We also have one of the highest unemployment rates in the state...so that keeps housing prices depressed and homes sit vacant for months...or years.
Our neighborhood is getting over-run with Mexicans...some legal immigrants, some illegals who are renting...but all seem to love to play their "Banda" circus music at full volume all hours of the day and night.
Unfortunately, we're ground-zero for the housing meltdown, and there's less than a snowball's chance in hell of ever selling the house for what I owe on it...
We also have one of the highest unemployment rates in the state...so that keeps housing prices depressed and homes sit vacant for months...or years.
Krynj
Platinum Member
- Jun 21, 2006
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I live in, and cannot wait to escape a college town. I graduated a few years ago, so my girlfriend I are just riding it out here until she's done -- which couldn't possibly be soon enough.
Like:
Decent bike trails.
Quiet (during the summer).
Clean.
Cost of living is extremely low (has its downsides though).
Summers
Dislike:
Hockey season. We live right near the campus, so when there's a hockey game, it's seriously impossible to go anywhere without being stuck in traffic for 15 minutes. We live in a small town, so there are only two main roads out of town, and they're both backed up for miles on game night.
No lawn to mow
Property management has strict rules against outdoor cooking (no grilling :thumbsdown: :thumbsdown
Cost of living is quite low, so any jobs that would pay well in bigger cities pay shit here.
Winter. I've lived in this state all my life, and I'm so fucking sick of winter. It's the fucking worst. It pisses me off knowing that another one is right around the corner.
Like:
Decent bike trails.
Quiet (during the summer).
Clean.
Cost of living is extremely low (has its downsides though).
Summers
Dislike:
Hockey season. We live right near the campus, so when there's a hockey game, it's seriously impossible to go anywhere without being stuck in traffic for 15 minutes. We live in a small town, so there are only two main roads out of town, and they're both backed up for miles on game night.
No lawn to mow
Property management has strict rules against outdoor cooking (no grilling :thumbsdown: :thumbsdown
Cost of living is quite low, so any jobs that would pay well in bigger cities pay shit here.
Winter. I've lived in this state all my life, and I'm so fucking sick of winter. It's the fucking worst. It pisses me off knowing that another one is right around the corner.
I live in, and cannot wait to escape a college town. I graduated a few years ago, so my girlfriend I are just riding it out here until she's done -- which couldn't possibly be soon enough.
Like:
Decent bike trails.
Quiet (during the summer).
Clean.
Cost of living is extremely low (has its downsides though).
Summers
Dislike:
Hockey season. We live right near the campus, so when there's a hockey game, it's seriously impossible to go anywhere without being stuck in traffic for 15 minutes. We live in a small town, so there are only two main roads out of town, and they're both backed up for miles on game night.
No lawn to mow
Property management has strict rules against outdoor cooking (no grilling :thumbsdown: :thumbsdown
Cost of living is quite low, so any jobs that would pay well in bigger cities pay shit here.
Winter. I've lived in this state all my life, and I'm so fucking sick of winter. It's the fucking worst. It pisses me off knowing that another one is right around the corner.
1. Maine has college towns?
2. No outdoor grilling?
3. Winter would be the best part of living in Maine. All summer I think about it's only a few more months until the great winter weather comes back.
SaDiZTiKStyLeZ
Lifer
- Apr 12, 2010
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It's the suburbs. Boring. Uneventful.
Every time I go to the city I don't want to leave.
Taking a walk down the block in my neighborhood, I'd be more likely to encounter a raccoon than human life.
Lonely. More difficult to make friends.
I've been understanding & coming to terms why nothing in my life has worked out, suburbs don't provide the abundance of opportunities.
Nice forests & off-road places to be found. But I just don't belong here.
Every time I go to the city I don't want to leave.
Taking a walk down the block in my neighborhood, I'd be more likely to encounter a raccoon than human life.
Lonely. More difficult to make friends.
I've been understanding & coming to terms why nothing in my life has worked out, suburbs don't provide the abundance of opportunities.
Nice forests & off-road places to be found. But I just don't belong here.
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Krynj
Platinum Member
- Jun 21, 2006
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1. Yes. The area we live in has about five colleges and two universities within 15 miles. And we live right near the largest one (13-15,000 students I think).
2. The outdoor grilling is part of our lease. And it sucks. But the rent is nice, and it's a decent place, so I can deal.
3. Some people enjoy winter, others hate it. I hate everything about winter. Getting snowed in. Having to drive to and from work in awful conditions. Giving my car 15-20 minutes to warm up before I go anywhere. Bitter, booger-freezing cold, which is augmented when it's extremely windy. Any plans you have are ALWAYS subject to change due to huge snow storms. It's just such an inconvenience, always. I don't mind November and December, but January and February are when it's the worst. It's just so fucking cold and windy during those months. I hate it.
I'll be entering my 26th Maine winter this year, and I've had enough. As soon as I get the chance, I'm moving to warmer climate. I've paid my dues to old man winter.
What I really like about Maine is how laid back and easy going it is (for the most part). Most people are friendly. Spring, summer, and fall are extremely beautiful. We have great beaches and coastal areas. I would definitely recommend a visit to Maine to anybody that's never been here -- during the summer. During the winter it's just another state buried underneath snow and everybody's miserable.
I would love to move to a big city eventually, and I know I'll get extremely homesick for Maine. I lived in Boston for a summer, and I was aching pretty bad for a Maine summer. We lived in a cramped apartment, in a cramped neighborhood. Crazy traffic. Having to pay to park anywhere. No beaches or ponds nearby to swim in. And the air just felt dirty and grimy. There's way more job opportunities for my girlfriend and I in bigger cities, so once she's done, we're on our way out of here. Our summers are great though, and again, come see for yourself if you haven't yet.
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Leros
Lifer
- Jul 11, 2004
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I love the neighborhood I live in. Its an older neighborhood, but it still lived in by well off people. It has a lot of culture.
I dislike that I'm in an apartment. I can't stand living without a garage for a workshop. I'd love to move into a house in the same area, but its pretty expensive. Nearly twice what a house would cost in a suburb.
Much debating to do. I'm ready to move soon, just not sure where to.
I dislike that I'm in an apartment. I can't stand living without a garage for a workshop. I'd love to move into a house in the same area, but its pretty expensive. Nearly twice what a house would cost in a suburb.
Much debating to do. I'm ready to move soon, just not sure where to.
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