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07-13-2009, 04:18 PM
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[quote=Canerican;9744621]No for $170,000 you can get into a very nice neighborhood. I personally don't like the Southtowns (and most don't, they are FAR smaller than the Northtowns). For $225,000 you can get a VERY nice home in 14068 (Williamsville North school district).
Why do you say that "most" do not like to southtowns? Is it because they are small towns? Because they get more snow? I may like this area because I like small town living. Just curious.
We looked at a house to rent in Williamsville and it was on the oddest street...some homes on the street were beautiful while some were quite frankly very rundown and disgusting. The home we saw was the most disgusting home I have ever seen in my life! But it was next to a beautiful home. I just found it interesting. The street confused me.
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07-13-2009, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Canerican
No for $170,000 you can get into a very nice neighborhood. I personally don't like the Southtowns (and most don't, they are FAR smaller than the Northtowns). For $225,000 you can get a VERY nice home in 14068 (Williamsville North school district).
Why do you say that "most" do not like to southtowns? Is it because they are small towns? Because they get more snow? I may like this area because I like small town living. Just curious.
We looked at a house to rent in Williamsville and it was on the oddest street...some homes on the street were beautiful while some were quite frankly very rundown and disgusting. The home we saw was the most disgusting home I have ever seen in my life! But it was next to a beautiful home. I just found it interesting. The street confused me.
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Maybe Williamsville Village? Lots of older homes but then some newer...Still good schools, nice area, LOW crime............
170k is fabulous. 225k buys you a DUMP in the state where I live--NJ! Ugh. It is outrageous to live here.. Actually condos are 250k and up lol!
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07-13-2009, 05:22 PM
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I'm not sure how to phrase this question...I would like to live in a nice, safe, quiet, friendly neighborhood...do I have to pay $300,000+ for a house to find this neighborhood? What can I expect to pay? It sounds like, although I haven't explored as of yet, that I would be happy in the outer suburbs be it the south towns or Amherst, Clarence. I was hoping to pay between $180,000 - $225,000...would that get me into the neighborhood that I desire? (your taxes still shock me...I feel like I should have a private chauffeur bringing me to work each day!)
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Clarence and Williamsville have nice homes..Williamsville taxes are alot higher................You can live modestly in a home that is 180-225k.. |
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07-13-2009, 05:51 PM
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We live in the Mt Vernon section of Hamburg, a block from the lake shore. We have beaches, fitness centers, dance studios, gymnastics, parks & quality shopping within 10 miles of my house. Hamburg also has an excellent youth sports program (year round ice skating, soccer, football, cheerleading, swimming, tennis & ice skating lessons, etc). Downtown Buffalo is maybe a 15 minute drive from my house. Orchard Park & Hamburg have 2 of the nicest downtown areas you will find in WNY, Hamburg's is lined with busy shops & restaurants fitting the vibrant yet smaller community that it is. My wife works in Snyder & her commute is almost always under 30 minutes (though traffic really isn't a problem anywhere in the metro Buffalo area). Unlike the northtowns where you sometimes have to be careful what street or even block you live on, pretty much anything south of Lackawanna is safe & the schools are very good. Also unlike the northtowns, a very nice house in a friendly & safe neighborhood can be had for under $150K. You also don't see much of the "urban deacy" once you get south of Lackawanna. We do get more snow but when you are going to get a good 90+ inches anywhere in Buffalo whats the big deal if you get another 10 or 20 inches a year in Hamburg? Its not like we get 10 ft a year in the southtowns & they only get 2 ft in Amherst. If you're young & single the southtowns may seem kind of boring but for a young family it is definitely worth a look.
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07-13-2009, 06:14 PM
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You will miss it, I guarentee it, worts and all! It's been nearly 10 years away now and it still feels like home to me. 
However if you are young and educated it would be the wise thing to do, at least until you decide to settle down. |
Perhaps I will miss some parts, but Buffalo honestly isn't home, it never will be. My family has moved elsewhere, I have a few friends, 2 are moving to PA. 1 to NYC, 1 to TN, and 1 to TX. I feel like I'll be the last one left... might as well move on while I am young, not end up stuck here.
And I am educated, the idea is that I want to settle down into a place that I truly love, and that is the South (maybe the Midwest). Definitely not Buffalo, this is a pretty depressing place to think that I might need to live the rest of my life, I honestly can't stand the area, I have no reason to stay. |
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07-13-2009, 08:03 PM
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Perhaps I will miss some parts, but Buffalo honestly isn't home, it never will be. My family has moved elsewhere, I have a few friends, 2 are moving to PA. 1 to NYC, 1 to TN, and 1 to TX. I feel like I'll be the last one left... might as well move on while I am young, not end up stuck here.
And I am educated, the idea is that I want to settle down into a place that I truly love, and that is the South (maybe the Midwest). Definitely not Buffalo, this is a pretty depressing place to think that I might need to live the rest of my life, I honestly can't stand the area, I have no reason to stay.
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It sounds like the right decision for you then.
I still have lots of friends and family in WNY, so that is a big reason for it feeling like home for me. I do worry though about the ultimate fate of the area. It ceratinly has some challanges to overcome, I won't sugarcoat that. |
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07-13-2009, 08:11 PM
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Thank you jblake78728 for your input. It seems that many people I have spoken to about where to live never mention the southtowns only the Townawandas, Amherst & Williamsville. From what you have mentioned, we should definitely check out Hamburg & Orchard Park. Plus, it appears that these areas offer more land per home. I am so use to driving and 15 minutes to Buffalo is very, very short. I have to agree with the snow. I'm use to the snow, and an extra 10-20 inches is not too big of a deal.
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07-13-2009, 08:49 PM
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I still have lots of friends and family in WNY, so that is a big reason for it feeling like home for me. I do worry though about the ultimate fate of the area. It ceratinly has some challanges to overcome, I won't sugarcoat that.
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That's what's important - where your loved ones are always feels like home... I feel like I'm at home in a small town in Ohio where I have never lived, funny how it is. My parents live there, so I always feel like I've arrived home when I'm there. Not an amazing town, but I like the people  |
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07-14-2009, 05:53 AM
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taxes - - yes they are high, but you have to figure out what you are getting for your taxes. If you have kids and you are getting good education, well figure out where you would be if you had to pay for private education. Activities, what does the community you buy in offer you for those taxes? I have a great skating rink, great outdoor pools, summer activities that cost me a few bucks per week IF i chose to utilize them, summer concerts and I could go on. My taxes are high, but I feel like I am getting a good bang for my buck right now. When my children are older, then I may feel differently.
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07-14-2009, 08:10 AM
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taxes - - yes they are high, but you have to figure out what you are getting for your taxes. If you have kids and you are getting good education, well figure out where you would be if you had to pay for private education. Activities, what does the community you buy in offer you for those taxes? I have a great skating rink, great outdoor pools, summer activities that cost me a few bucks per week IF i chose to utilize them, summer concerts and I could go on. My taxes are high, but I feel like I am getting a good bang for my buck right now. When my children are older, then I may feel differently.
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Just curious to know where the outdoor pools are located and what type of summer activities are we talking about? |
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