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02-08-2008, 10:08 PM
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Gotta start somewhere right...who said "Aim high"? But a starter at $350000 is a bit silly IMHO..
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02-08-2008, 10:20 PM
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Mine must be a pre-starter home, then  .
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02-08-2008, 10:36 PM
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Mine must be a pre-starter home, then . |
That is what I was thinking!   |
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02-09-2008, 11:40 AM
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My Dog Thinks I'm Fantastic!
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Location: The Miami Of Canada
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I'm sure that would be too "ghetto" for most of the people looking to move here. I'm blown away by some of the attitudes on this board. Where are the best/safest/upscale/expensive neighborhoods. I guess those of us living in anything under 300K are paupers. Or maybe just not sweeping in from California with a bunch of cash.  |
That is the feeling I'm getting as well. I am selling off my property in Chicago to buy a home in Austin, however I think my price range is something that I feel some of the folks on this board may sneer at.
It makes me feel bad, but I'm from the same mindset as Tashina, regarding the "Millionaire Next Door" attitude. I feel safer to live a little bit below my means, because no one, including me, can truely predict the future. |
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02-09-2008, 12:41 PM
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There are plenty of nice areas with older homes for under $200K..heck even under $150K and I would not consider them slums but middle class neighborhoods with families.
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02-09-2008, 01:15 PM
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My Dog Thinks I'm Fantastic!
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Originally Posted by HappyTexan
There are plenty of nice areas with older homes for under $200K..heck even under $150K and I would not consider them slums but middle class neighborhoods with families.
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That's what I thought as well. However, some of the questions posted on this board make me feel a little uneasy about asking information on any area that isn't in a $300K and up price range. |
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02-09-2008, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ITChick
That is the feeling I'm getting as well. I am selling off my property in Chicago to buy a home in Austin, however I think my price range is something that I feel some of the folks on this board may sneer at.
It makes me feel bad, but I'm from the same mindset as Tashina, regarding the "Millionaire Next Door" attitude. I feel safer to live a little bit below my means, because no one, including me, can truely predict the future. |
It's too bad that the board gives off that vibe...I feel it also. It seems like a skewed version of reality that's for sure.
I love your mindset. It's one I try to hold as well. This city is really big on keeping up with the Joneses but I guess that is probably everywhere nowadays. Good luck with your search. |
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02-09-2008, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by llkltk
If you want an overcrowded, crime ridden city, stay in LA. If you want an easy going lifestyle with friendly people, come to Austin. If you consider yourself to be "middle income", I don't think upscale Austin would be for you. The suburbs of SW Austin are exclusive, more so than Cedar Park, Pflugerville, etc. If you like outdoor activities, SW Austin, zip 78739 might be for you.
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trust me. "middle" income in los angeles is upper class here in texas. |
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02-09-2008, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by S&AMOM
I'm sure that would be too "ghetto" for most of the people looking to move here. I'm blown away by some of the attitudes on this board. Where are the best/safest/upscale/expensive neighborhoods. I guess those of us living in anything under 300K are paupers. Or maybe just not sweeping in from California with a bunch of cash. |
yeah, i agree 100% with your statement. i guess this is how the post civil war southerners felt when the carpetbaggers came in and started ruling over the place. this is why californians are thoroughly reviled in every state that they invade. |
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02-09-2008, 02:08 PM
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My Dog Thinks I'm Fantastic!
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: The Miami Of Canada
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Originally Posted by S&AMOM
It's too bad that the board gives off that vibe...I feel it also. It seems like a skewed version of reality that's for sure.
I love your mindset. It's one I try to hold as well. This city is really big on keeping up with the Joneses but I guess that is probably everywhere nowadays. Good luck with your search.
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Thanks.
I hope I can find an older established neighborhood where I don't feel I have to "Keep up with the Joneses". That is what I am used to now and hope to find in Austin.
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Originally Posted by wehotex
trust me. "middle" income in los angeles is upper class here in texas.
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Wehotex, don't you think it's all relative? I mean, aren't the pay scales in LA higher too?
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