Should I or Should I not
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We have friends who lived in the Winnetka Heights area on Jefferson for 6-7 years (only moved to PA because he works for the Phillies now) and they loved it. LOVED it. Loved their neighbors, loved restoring their old house, etc.
However, her Honda Civic was stolen from their driveway twice, and she said there are always stray animals wandering around. She said people just let them run loose or leave them -- and with many of them not being spayed or neutered it creates a big problem. (So she used to capture cats to bring to a local vet, who would spay and release them again!)
We looked at moving there last year, but I was just not ready to walk to dog after dark on most streets. By the time it would be "nice" enough to feel good, I am sure we wouldn't be able to afford it.
Still, it kills me to see how great the old houses are for the money -- they have beautiful mid-century neighborhoods as well as the tudor style.
- Mere "love to drive through OC neighborhoods on Sundays" 1975
However, her Honda Civic was stolen from their driveway twice, and she said there are always stray animals wandering around. She said people just let them run loose or leave them -- and with many of them not being spayed or neutered it creates a big problem. (So she used to capture cats to bring to a local vet, who would spay and release them again!)
We looked at moving there last year, but I was just not ready to walk to dog after dark on most streets. By the time it would be "nice" enough to feel good, I am sure we wouldn't be able to afford it.
Still, it kills me to see how great the old houses are for the money -- they have beautiful mid-century neighborhoods as well as the tudor style.
- Mere "love to drive through OC neighborhoods on Sundays" 1975
"You'll have to wait until my cameo in the next season for confirmation" - eebs
"I'm one of my favorite things!" - irock
Dooo it. I'd love to live out there. We were looking in that area for houses before we decided to pay student loans (booo!). If you get an older house (and why wouldn't you, they have so much character) though, don't max out your budget on the mortgage because you'll prolly want to do some work like new doors and windows - the energy costs will kill on on drafty old houses.
My mom and dad, however, were extremely non-plussed about my choice of theoretical neighborhoods.
My mom and dad, however, were extremely non-plussed about my choice of theoretical neighborhoods.
"There are many fish in the sea, Maria. But you're the only one I want to mount over my fireplace." ~Walter Matthau
Good input. We are looking at a house one street off of winnetka...This street is about 50% gentrified. We're closing to going for it. The property crime etc...is a bit daunting...but I think we can handle it. I'm also thinking for a five year investment...it's a pretty good idea. It's all about getting to Colorado in 5-7. We went driving around at sunset last night to get a feel for things at night. It was a bit freaky. But, we have lived downtown in a loft off of live oak...survived (last night) living off of Greenville on St. Patty's. Is it going to be that much worse? I just want to be comfortable with Glynnis walking the dog by herself in the morning.
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<3 <3 <3I should add it's a 1927 Tudor with original stained glass.
It could smell good in no time -- don't worry about that part!
If you go for it, I just recommend getting an inspector who knows older homes and can look for anything questionable. They'll probably find a lot, but a good inspector can tell you what to be worried about and what you can fix on weekends, or down the road.
- Mere "plus, you have a watch dog - just don't let people know how sweet she is" 1975
"You'll have to wait until my cameo in the next season for confirmation" - eebs
"I'm one of my favorite things!" - irock
oh, you texans and your guns.i lived at 314 winetka a few years ago, couple blocks from norma's. loved it. heard less gunnfire than i do hear in east dallas.
dread stuff
NEW ETSY NEW ETSY NEW ETSY
[But if I cross paths with him on Farm Town I'll harvest the fuck out of his trees and not even say thank you.] -jimbo.
NEW ETSY NEW ETSY NEW ETSY
[But if I cross paths with him on Farm Town I'll harvest the fuck out of his trees and not even say thank you.] -jimbo.
How exciting, good luck!!!Made an offer. We'll see.
....going to buy a shotgun (against my better judgement).
*jealous*
p.s. you're gonna get a security system too, right? Not sayin you shouldn't have a shotgun if it helps you feel safe, but an alarm is probably way more effective and less prone to life-altering error.
"There are many fish in the sea, Maria. But you're the only one I want to mount over my fireplace." ~Walter Matthau
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