"Does no one care? We are hurting. Help!" - Exurban idiot whines, asks others to subsidize her lifestyle

[almaty 19]

I've never worried too much about demographics. I worry about price, how cool the house is, and is there a Hooters nearby.

Okay, not really. I've never actively searched out a "diverse", "professional" "community" though. If I want to, I'll make friends wherever I live. I'm not snobby or elitist. If the guy next door drives a pickup, has a beer gut, and works as an auto mechanic, I'm fine with that. If he wears a tie and button-down, drives a Lexus, and works as a CIO I'm fine with that too. I can interact with either sort.

I'm more concerned with my house itself and where the important retail/service places are located.

same here brother platy..by the way..i am not a mechanic..but an auto repair engineer

Edited August 25, 2008 by almaty

[Saddle Bronc 124]

People never think of that. They see that they can get a higher wage by working in NYC versus, say, Columbus, Ohio, so they go that route. They never seem to consider the other costs - financial, physical, and emotional. If they have another reason to be there, such as family, hometown ties, or such, that's one thing. But if they actually picked that area to live, then it's all on them.

And an even WORSE side to this.

Some in Canada have been known to also make a decisiton to take a TN-1 job in NYC based on the currency-converted rate (more when the difference between C$ and US$ is large) ignoring the fact that their dependent family members (spouse, children) will not be allowed to work--I've actually seen such complaints a lot on Canada-to-US immigration fora.

(and of course, they forget that the currency-conversion rates DO NOT necessarily apply to rent and groceries--in the above scenario, the Canadian family may actually wind up worse-off in NYC than in Canada).

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

I've never worried too much about demographics. I worry about price, how cool the house is, and is there a Hooters nearby.

Okay, not really. I've never actively searched out a "diverse", "professional" "community" though. If I want to, I'll make friends wherever I live. I'm not snobby or elitist. If the guy next door drives a pickup, has a beer gut, and works as an auto mechanic, I'm fine with that. If he wears a tie and button-down, drives a Lexus, and works as a CIO I'm fine with that too. I can interact with either sort.

I'm more concerned with my house itself and where the important retail/service places are located.

At least in this area, communities with higher educational attainment levels tend to hold their value during downturns. That's why. Properties in blue collar neighborhoods around here are getting their butts kicked.

[PlatyPius 5]

I've never worried too much about demographics. I worry about price, how cool the house is, and is there a Hooters nearby.

Okay, not really. I've never actively searched out a "diverse", "professional" "community" though. If I want to, I'll make friends wherever I live. I'm not snobby or elitist. If the guy next door drives a pickup, has a beer gut, and works as an auto mechanic, I'm fine with that. If he wears a tie and button-down, drives a Lexus, and works as a CIO I'm fine with that too. I can interact with either sort.

I'm more concerned with my house itself and where the important retail/service places are located.

At least in this area, communities with higher educational attainment levels tend to hold their value during downturns. That's why. Properties in blue collar neighborhoods around here are getting their butts kicked.

Ah, well, I don't worry about that. I look at a home as a place to live. Something to pass on to your children, a place to grow old, a place to have lots of happy memories, etc. I don't view a home as an investment. I've never had my my house appraised, and I honestly don't give a sh!t how much it's worth (or isn't worth).

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

I've never worried too much about demographics. I worry about price, how cool the house is, and is there a Hooters nearby.

Okay, not really. I've never actively searched out a "diverse", "professional" "community" though. If I want to, I'll make friends wherever I live. I'm not snobby or elitist. If the guy next door drives a pickup, has a beer gut, and works as an auto mechanic, I'm fine with that. If he wears a tie and button-down, drives a Lexus, and works as a CIO I'm fine with that too. I can interact with either sort.

I'm more concerned with my house itself and where the important retail/service places are located.

At least in this area, communities with higher educational attainment levels tend to hold their value during downturns. That's why. Properties in blue collar neighborhoods around here are getting their butts kicked.

Ah, well, I don't worry about that. I look at a home as a place to live. Something to pass on to your children, a place to grow old, a place to have lots of happy memories, etc. I don't view a home as an investment. I've never had my my house appraised, and I honestly don't give a sh!t how much it's worth (or isn't worth).

Cool

[Saddle Bronc 124]

This is a more typical NYC Commuter residence in the Poconos:

http://www.realtor.com/realestate/tobyhann...466-1097584914/

0.27 Acres :blink: :blink:

Eh, that's twice urban lot for free-stand house (1/8 acre was standard in 1970's Calgary).

In 1/8 acre, one could put:

• a 1,300 ft² (assuming single-floor) home with 6' separating house from property lines (sides) and 25' separating from kerb, 25' of backyard
• front-entry double-garage
• short driveway to garage

and have about 1/15 acre for lawn/garden.

(that's on urban--not suburban/exurban--lot)

Edited August 25, 2008 by CherryXS

[Ban Hammer 13,349]

This is a more typical NYC Commuter residence in the Poconos:

http://www.realtor.com/realestate/tobyhann...466-1097584914/

0.27 Acres :blink: :blink:

Eh, that's twice urban lot for free-stand house (1/8 acre was standard in 1970's Calgary).

In 1/8 acre, one could put:

• a 1,300 ft² (assuming single-floor) home with 6' separating house from property lines (sides) and 25' separating from kerb, 25' of backyard
• front-entry double-garage
• short driveway to garage

and have about 1/15 acre for lawn/garden.

(that's on urban--not suburban/exurban--lot)

which means i'm about 14 houses short out in my yard

[msu17 0]

I've never worried too much about demographics. I worry about price, how cool the house is, and is there a Hooters nearby.

Okay, not really. I've never actively searched out a "diverse", "professional" "community" though. If I want to, I'll make friends wherever I live. I'm not snobby or elitist. If the guy next door drives a pickup, has a beer gut, and works as an auto mechanic, I'm fine with that. If he wears a tie and button-down, drives a Lexus, and works as a CIO I'm fine with that too. I can interact with either sort.

I'm more concerned with my house itself and where the important retail/service places are located.

At least in this area, communities with higher educational attainment levels tend to hold their value during downturns. That's why. Properties in blue collar neighborhoods around here are getting their butts kicked.

Ah, well, I don't worry about that. I look at a home as a place to live. Something to pass on to your children, a place to grow old, a place to have lots of happy memories, etc. I don't view a home as an investment. I've never had my my house appraised, and I honestly don't give a sh!t how much it's worth (or isn't worth).

Well I can't afford the house that I will pass on to my kids and grow old in (plus I have to move in 3 years), so for now I'm buying a place that will hold its value so we can make some $$ when we are ready to sell so we can afford the 30 year home. Different people are at different stages of what they need in a house.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

... for now I'm buying a place that will hold its value so we can make some $$ when we are ready to sell so we can afford the 30 year home. Different people are at different stages of what they need in a house.

True.

Also, in parts of the country that traditionally see high rates of in-migration and out-migration (like California, New Jersey, New York and others), communities change very rapidly. It's often not desirable to lock yourself into the same property for decades.

[MrsCat 6]

... for now I'm buying a place that will hold its value so we can make some $$ when we are ready to sell so we can afford the 30 year home. Different people are at different stages of what they need in a house.

True.

Also, in parts of the country that traditionally see high rates of in-migration and out-migration (like California, New Jersey, New York and others), communities change very rapidly. It's often not desirable to lock yourself into the same property for decades.

Tell that to Ma and Pa!

[PlatyPius 5]

... for now I'm buying a place that will hold its value so we can make some $ when we are ready to sell so we can afford the 30 year home. Different people are at different stages of what they need in a house.

True.

Also, in parts of the country that traditionally see high rates of in-migration and out-migration (like California, New Jersey, New York and others), communities change very rapidly. It's often not desirable to lock yourself into the same property for decades.

Tell that to Ma and Pa!

LOL!

That kinda resembles the cover of my book. I went for the "down-home" look with it.

http://books.cafepress.com/item/faded-phot...ndrops/23516281

[MrsCat 6]

LOL!

That kinda resembles the cover of my book. I went for the "down-home" look with it.

http://books.cafepress.com/item/faded-phot...ndrops/23516281

I had no idea Platy!

[Fandango 1,439]

If they only go home on the weekends, what's the ish with the bus fares? lol

And who 'cares for the children' durin the week?

[Marilyn. 340]

If they only go home on the weekends, what's the ish with the bus fares? lol

And who 'cares for the children' durin the week?

maybe they mean they have to stay in the city because of the bus fare being too high..

[Fandango 1,439]

If they only go home on the weekends, what's the ish with the bus fares? lol

And who 'cares for the children' durin the week?

maybe they mean they have to stay in the city because of the bus fare being too high..

I'd like to see where one can stay in the city m-f all month long for less than $500/person...