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10-22-2009, 01:28 PM
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I grew up in Audubon and may parents still live there. I'd move back in a minute, but the taxes are a lot higher and we love our school district (North Penn) , though Methacton is also excellent. I'm not keen on Shannondell and that Wal-mart though :-(
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10-22-2009, 06:46 PM
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Location: Cinnaminson NJ
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+1. Homework would have saved you all this heartache..
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Originally Posted by bryson662001
I would never be in your position because i really do my homework before i make a move. I investigate all the local shopping and super markets and visit at different times of the day and night. I look for traffic patterns and noise, particularly at night. Another good thing is to check the schools when they let out to see how the kids act and how they dress. Check out local train station and church parking lots. Also Google it to death. It take several weeks to months with many visits to decide if a town is what I want.
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10-22-2009, 09:34 PM
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I really don't think there is any point in telling the OP that he made a mistake. He knows that. I don't think he posted so that everyone could tell him about how much smarter they are and what they would have done. It would be more helpful to at least commiserate and offer suggestion on how to make the situation better, wouldn't it?
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10-23-2009, 12:01 AM
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Location: Delaware County, PA: 13 miles to Philly, 8 to Jersey and 15 to DE
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I'd say it's a no brainer: you should sit tight and really try to put a positive spin on it. Nothing would make me purposely lose money on a house in this economy. It may not have turned out to be your dream area, but it's a heck of a lot better than simply throwing cash out the window.
also, I found it odd that you couldn't find what you wanted in either of the Goshens or even Westtwon in WC for that price range. Were you looking for something really large? just curious
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10-24-2009, 02:27 PM
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three month is not enough time
you and your family may still be "homesick"
as to the age of the others ... soon they may want to move to a smaller home and you and yours will be the sage of the hood ... hang in and join in where you can ..
Halloween is a great time to be out and around ... wave .. say hello .. set up some cider & cookies to offer while raking .. host a wienie/potato/marsh mellow roast and invite every one who you can reach on foot. .. a very inexpensive way to entertain and make friends ..
Good luck ...
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10-25-2009, 12:35 PM
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In my experience it takes a year to begin to feel at home in a new place, and two years to really feel settled and develop friendships. The first year can be lonely. I would evaluate at the year mark and then decide what to do.
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11-06-2009, 06:03 PM
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mark2741 - There’s always some uncertainty when you make big decisions like where to live and it’s easy to second guess that decision. Your path led you to Audubon. At some point, the path may lead in a new direction – but it’s what’s right for right now. Don't sell until it makes sense financially. In the mean time, you may grow to like it. If not, then move on.
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11-09-2009, 09:01 PM
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Forget that you might have made a mistake. Sit tight, try to embrace the neighborhood...stick it out a year. And keep looking for houses in the area you think you like. Eventually something will work out. I haven't been in your situation exactly, but we did end up in a house for 6 months that we had to turn around and sell. Just as the market took the down swing mind you. We had to take about a 30k loss so I feel ya on that one. But had to be done as my husband was transferred. Once we moved and got into our new home....I'm forgetting all about the other house and the money we lost. Once you start to make memories in this new home it won't feel so foreign. And if after 6 months to a year of really trying....if it still feels like a mistake, then sell it, even if you take a loss, and don't look back.
In your favor the market is starting to pick back up. In a year you might not lose as much as you think you will now.
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12-05-2009, 01:26 PM
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If I were you, I'd get rid of the wife - since she seems to be holding you back.
And then you can move where YOU want.
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12-07-2009, 05:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HappyDaysCopenhagenSkoal
If I were you, I'd get rid of the wife - since she seems to be holding you back.
And then you can move where YOU want.
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