2023 Real Estate Observations (Sudbury: assessors, discount, demographics)

[massnative71]

Originally Posted by newenglandgal123

That's nuts....an extra $75/month for a cat? Some of these landlords are really taking advantage any which way they can. I felt bad for them during the eviction moratoriums since landlords still have to pay taxes, insurance and in many cases a mortgage but when they start nickel and diming people by charging crazy line item pet fees, I almost don't feel bad for them anymore.

I believe she lived in one of those corporate owned/managed complexes. Yeah, they gouge in every way they can.

[yesmaybe]

Originally Posted by massnative71

I believe she lived in one of those corporate owned/managed complexes. Yeah, they gouge in every way they can.

I looked at Royal Crest and The Heights prices and there's several units available soon, and the one bedrooms are around or under 2k. I looked at Royal Crest a long time ago and thought it was decent enough but too far of a commute.

Yeah 2k is a lot for Marlborough... but that's what it is.

[msRB311]

That is crappy to take advantage of someone having a cat. Sad.

[jayrandom]

Originally Posted by newenglandgal123

Yes, I can't imagine by buying a house like that it will make their life any better. They probably have already experienced owning grand/waterfront properties if they're buying in that price range. Maybe just another place to hide all their money/safe haven from inflation/taxes/etc.?

I’m sure there’s a reduced marginal utility at that level of house, but expenses aside it’s a lot nicer in nearly every way than any house I’ve ever lived in. If you have $20m and spend $18m of it on an amazing house that may be a stretch, but if you have $500m and spend $18m of it on a amazing house that’s in the noise.

[bostongymjunkie]

$75 for a cat is a signal to anyone that the management are dirtballs and they shouldn't do business with them.

[matrix5k]

Originally Posted by yesmaybe

Crappy public schools. I suppose they could do private but that'd be rather pricey.

Can't be that crappy if they had 5 students accepted to Harvard.

https://www.wcac.org/news/whs-seniors-bound-for-harvard

[matrix5k]

Originally Posted by mikeugh

It's rude and mental, since when is butting into other's financial situations the acts of a decent human? It isn't. It never will be, unless asked to do so.

Agreed.

[newenglandgal123]

Originally Posted by jayrandom

I’m sure there’s a reduced marginal utility at that level of house, but expenses aside it’s a lot nicer in nearly every way than any house I’ve ever lived in. If you have $20m and spend $18m of it on an amazing house that may be a stretch, but if you have $500m and spend $18m of it on a amazing house that’s in the noise.

I'd rather save $5mil and take $13mil to buy this one instead https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2...5966993_zpid/?

[Moh1988]

Originally Posted by charolastra00

Just got my rent renewal on a 1 bedroom (shared laundry, outdoor parking) in Marlborough: up $300, plus increasing the pet rent from $50 to $75 for one cat and parking from $90 to $125 for a guaranteed spot (otherwise, the closest unreserved spots are a 5 minute walk away). If I stayed, in total my rent + fees has almost doubled since I moved in 5 years ago. I thought last year's increase of $200 was something, but this year blew it out of the water.

Of course, it will be much more expensive moving closer, but I'm just shocked that there seems to be limited vacancies despite the high cost.

Oh man,,, the renewal always starts to give me anxiety 2-3 months in this town! Never had this issue back in the midwest where it barely increases (20-50$ max a year). I'm curious is this a complex or a landlord?
Were you at all able to negotiate last year?
My rent (3bd) was increased by 500$ last year,,, and we negotiated down to 270$. This year it was increased by 260$, and we negotiated it again down to 17$ (only reason for this,,, they had an empty 3bd, and it was there for 4 months). Negotiation often works

[simplexsimon]

Originally Posted by Moh1988

Oh man,,, the renewal always starts to give me anxiety 2-3 months in this town! Never had this issue back in the midwest where it barely increases (20-50$ max a year). I'm curious is this a complex or a landlord?
Were you at all able to negotiate last year?
My rent (3bd) was increased by 500$ last year,,, and we negotiated down to 270$. This year it was increased by 260$, and we negotiated it again down to 17$ (only reason for this,,, they had an empty 3bd, and it was there for 4 months). Negotiation often works

Agree with needing to negotiate all the time with things like big landlords, cable company, etc.