Considering moving - a few questions

[fauve]

Actually, I was thinking of the white, black & hispanic youth in the formerly valued half million to million dollar homes of west Miramar, P. Pines & Weston. But, of course, like all good trends they start in the inner city.

OP, speaking of kids - my kids go/went (one just graduated) to American Heritage School. Elementary school tuition there runs mid to high teens...

American Heritage Plantation Campus

Actually, Plantation where it's located is a very nice community worth checking into. Zips are 33325 & 33324.

[compelled to reply]

The parts of Davie that fill those zips are also nice. 33328 is also nice including Cooper City.

[fauve]

In fact OP, I might be tempted to stick to these "quieter" areas till the market calms down.

[rx81]

Originally Posted by heydade

Miramar schools are not that great at all....especially the further east you go. Miramar High school is a BIG no-no. Everglades high out west is decent....but has it's share of problems as does any other high school. Crime is high in Miramar and the economy is not helping at all....people are desperate and are stealing left and right. I assure you of this. I would avoid Miramar and choose Weston instead. There are many foreclosures in Miramar, meaning that if you did buy in Miramar, chances are you would be part of an HOA association and deal with higher and higher fee's and special assesssments every month. The only part of Miramar that is not part of a Moderator cut: offensive structured HOA is country club ranches and most of the homes east of Douglas.


What area are you looking into in Miramar and I can try and shed some more light for you.

I dont' have a particular area in mind. My work would be around Miramar Pkway and I75. I really don't mind a 20-30 minute commute if it means living in a better area. From the feedback here, it seems west Miramar is fairly safe...

[rx81]

Thanks all for the feedback. I think I've gotten my answers from all of you. From the responses here, it seems like there's some misinformation about schools going around.

[compelled to reply]

Originally Posted by rx81

From the feedback here, it seems west Miramar is fairly safe...

I can also dually verify that with the stats...yes there are burglaries and thefts but not at an above average proportion. The worst areas are between Flamingo and 75 (spillover from Dade) and between Douglas and University (Sherman Circle). Miramar is really pretty much an average to better than average area with a couple of less desirable pockets just like most cities.

http://p2c.miramarpd.org/Summary.aspx

You can compare it to Pembroke Pines right here which has a below average crime rate when compared to the national rate.

http://www.ppines.com/police/areas/a.../may-2009.html

Of course, Weston and Cooper City are safer areas, however. Davie might be a tad safer west of University Dr. I would recommend all three over west Miramar, but would recommend west Miramar over Pembroke Pines just because it is comparable and less congested. For what you are looking for, I would say Weston and Cooper City would be "10s", Davie would be a "9", and west Miramar/Pembroke Pines would be an "8".

[trekker954]

I'm as far west in Miramar as one can go without stepping into the Everglades and yes, its beautiful. I thought I got a great deal on my house. the previous owner paid 300,000 more than he was asking and I offered him almost 40K less than that. Well, this week, I've seen two homes, same model as mine "asking" for 30K less than what I paid. Therefore, is it a great time to buy a house in Miramar. I'd say yes, so long as you stay west of I75.

[rkumar3]

Originally Posted by lshoupe

I'm as far west in Miramar as one can go without stepping into the Everglades and yes, its beautiful. I thought I got a great deal on my house. the previous owner paid 300,000 more than he was asking and I offered him almost 40K less than that. Well, this week, I've seen two homes, same model as mine "asking" for 30K less than what I paid. Therefore, is it a great time to buy a house in Miramar. I'd say yes, so long as you stay west of I75.

You must be in Sunset Lakes... beautiful community.

[fourakres]

I'm looking to buy a very inexpensive mobile home in the Ft. Laud. area. any ideas where I can start? what about Oakland Park area (crime). and a place called Sunshine Holiday Park (I'm guessing a mobile home park).