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Old 09-17-2007, 09:59 AM
 
Location: Austin, TX
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One of the great things about the USA is that we all have the chance to live where we want. Some like Downtowns, some like Mid-towns, and some like the 'Burbs, and some like small towns or farms. I say live where the amenities and attractions fit your lifestyle...
How dare you favor personal choice! I want to see Stalinist drab uniform housing, clothing, stores and jobs for everyone. Yes, Stalin had it right. Everyone was so happy under Soviet rule. Especially the official party members who were able to choose freely to live like... uhhh... like we do in the... ummmm... USA...... Hmm, maybe you have a good point....
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Old 09-18-2007, 08:46 AM
 
Location: Driftwood TX
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Great thread.
While I understand everyone has different priorities for where and how they live, I do beleive that the more houses are mass produced by major builders, the larger the cost gap between these and "one of a kind" housing will be, to the point where only the VERY rich will be able to build custom homes, and eventually, there just wont be any custom homes built new.

Homes will pretty much be like cars..(if they arent already) "I got the camry but mine is RED and I got the "custom" rims AND Mp3 !! "

Now Toyota is a great car and I defy anyone to go out and build their own , so , while we still have the chance to build custom homes (still costly) do if you can before its too late

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Old 09-18-2007, 10:17 AM
 
Location: Austin, TX
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Great thread.
While I understand everyone has different priorities for where and how they live, I do beleive that the more houses are mass produced by major builders, the larger the cost gap between these and "one of a kind" housing will be, to the point where only the VERY rich will be able to build custom homes...
Perhaps you've heard the recent news about "McMansions" --- the ginormous spec houses and custom homes that have been all the rage for the past decade. They're not selling any more, so there's a new forecast saying that builders are going to downsize new houses for a while because the market has changed so dramatically.

I see this as a very positive trend because gigantic houses require a lot more resources and energy, and they create more impervious cover. People don't need that much space. Most of it seems to be tied up in ego and status rather than pragmatic issues. I've been happier in my 400 square foot apartment than I was in my 900 square foot house. The only thing I miss is being able to run around from room to room chasing my dog. That game gets old fast when you only have 400 square feet!
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Old 02-06-2009, 03:17 PM
 
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No body lives in Austin we all live in the suburbs that is Austin. Cedar Park,Leander, Liberty Hill ,Lake Travis, Dripping Springs,Wimberley just go to any of the little towns that are west of I35 and you are good the towns that are east of 35 for quite a few miles are trashy dirty little towns stay west and everything is very cool! these are the real places to live around Austin.These areas have the best Schools and are just better area's sorry if I offended anyone from Manor,Elgin,Hutto (better than the others), Pflugerville,Del Valle.Schools are not good look at the School rankings.
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Old 02-06-2009, 03:32 PM
 
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Central Austin used to be the most affordable best place to live $300.00 per month for a house in Zilker in 1980, well, it just isn't so anymore. There are still nice centrally located places to live, but get out the checkbook. As far as crime infested and harboring rats?! Pleeeeze!
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Old 02-06-2009, 04:05 PM
 
Location: Hutto, Tx
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No body lives in Austin we all live in the suburbs that is Austin. Cedar Park,Leander, Liberty Hill ,Lake Travis, Dripping Springs,Wimberley just go to any of the little towns that are west of I35 and you are good the towns that are east of 35 for quite a few miles are trashy dirty little towns stay west and everything is very cool! these are the real places to live around Austin.These areas have the best Schools and are just better area's sorry if I offended anyone from Manor,Elgin,Hutto (better than the others), Pflugerville,Del Valle.Schools are not good look at the School rankings.
I'm biting my tongue, I'm biting my tongue!!
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Old 02-06-2009, 04:53 PM
 
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No body lives in Austin we all live in the suburbs that is Austin. .
We do?
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Old 02-06-2009, 05:10 PM
 
Location: Austin, TX
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I beg you not to make the mistake of moving to the suburbs!
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Old 02-06-2009, 09:28 PM
 
Location: Hutto, Tx
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Why is moving to the suburbs a mistake? It may not be your personal favorite, but other people may not find it to be a mistake.
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Old 02-06-2009, 09:41 PM
 
Location: Central Texas
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No body lives in Austin we all live in the suburbs that is Austin. Cedar Park,Leander, Liberty Hill ,Lake Travis, Dripping Springs,Wimberley just go to any of the little towns that are west of I35 and you are good the towns that are east of 35 for quite a few miles are trashy dirty little towns stay west and everything is very cool! these are the real places to live around Austin.These areas have the best Schools and are just better area's sorry if I offended anyone from Manor,Elgin,Hutto (better than the others), Pflugerville,Del Valle.Schools are not good look at the School rankings.
Is it just me or does anyone else feel that they are tripping merrily over a bridge while there are rumblings from below?
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