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I agree that life seemed less complicated then and materialistic. People just seemed more satisfied with what they had and didn't keep up with the Joneses as much. Those who were so inclined, probably moved for better economic opportunities, as I grew up in Western PA and it seemed like those who were inclined to move, moved to CA when it was more affordable.
I have worked hard to keep that "old time community" feel in my area. But the Yuppies and Yucans and whatever bubbleheads move down have ruined it. The greedy tax assessor may be the final straw that forces me out.
1952 - My parents bought a house in Burbank, California for around $7,000.
1963 - They bought another house in Burbank, CA for $17,500.
1972 - My husband and I bought a house in Sun Valley, CA for $27,000.
1975 - He and I bought a house in Burbank, CA for $35,000.
1978 - My parents sold the 1963 home for $64,000 and bought one in TX for $27,500.
1978 - My husband and I sold the 1975 home for $65,000. My friends in CA tell me that same sweet house goes for around $750,000 now. I think I moved to Texas 28 years too soon.
1978 - My husband and I bought a house in Texas for $35,000.
1987 - We sold the 1978 house for $42,500.
1987 - I bought the house I currently live in for $31,200.
By the way this was in 1960 and my dad had an annual income of 5,876.00. The house they purchased (15,560) was within the 3X income rule. Oh and back then the homes and schools were BRAND NEW and crime was non-existant. The same homes, 46 years and many termites and hurricanes later are selling for 400,000+. I would laugh more if it wasn't so sick!
And they were so much nicer than the trash they cram in today! Oh and better in the hurricanes than you would think!
Best of all was the poured concrete roof of the "florida room" and the concrete side door overhangs. The homes not "remodeled" still look great today!
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