Updated moving to RI and looking to buy (Providence, East Providence: credit, homes)

[mr2448]

Originally Posted by Bert_from_back_East

Unless you are originally from New England, a relocation from Denver to Providence would present an enormous culture shock to the average mainstream American. For the record, Denver is a modern American city with all of the conveniences and luxuries which accompany that designation, including, but not limited to:

• Smooth, wide roads and sidewalks
• Ample parking in inner-city neighborhoods
• Extensive bicycle lanes throughout the city and county
• Parking meters that accept credit cards as a form of payment and can be linked to smartphone applications
• Convenience and grocery stores that sell alcohol
• Gas stations and fast-food restaurants that operate 24 hours per day
• Well-appointed, neatly landscaped public parks
• Banks and post offices that are open until 6:00 PM on weekdays and 3:00 or 4:00 PM on Saturdays
• A major airport with direct, nonstop air service to just about every large city in the country and many international travel destinations
• Major national banks such as Chase and Wells Fargo and wholesale retailers such as Costco (none of which have a presence in Rhode Island)
• Regular street sweeping and other city beautification activities
• Thriving Protestant Christian churches and other non-Catholic houses of worship
• A fully rhotic American English accent that features the "Mary-marry-merry" merger (i.e., pleasing and mainstream)
• Diverse cuisine options that are available in upscale suburban areas as opposed to troubled urban ghettos
• Tinted windows on structures and vehicles (In Rhode Island, any tint on the front windows of your vehicle, regardless of how dark or light, is grounds for being stopped by a police officer.)
• Upscale shopping centers and malls (Say goodbye to Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Sak's, Restoration Hardware, etc.)
• School buildings with air conditioning

I really hope that job offer is worth it.

I am really glad you moved out of Rhode island as both your incorrect information and prejudice
defines you. Thanks for trolling!

[Bert_from_back_East]

Originally Posted by mr2448

I am really glad you moved out of Rhode island as both your incorrect information and prejudice
defines you. Thanks for trolling!

Hi, there. I am not trolling; instead, I am simply warning the OP that life in Rhode Island is very different from life in other regions of America, especially major Western cities such as Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, etc. Most of the Western United States is newly developed and, as a result, very modern and well-connected to the rest of America. Unless you have lived in both an insular, traditional New England city, such as Providence, for example, and a large Western metropolis, you would be unaware of the nuances that make each type of city/metropolitan area distinct. Some of those nuances can make one's life inconvenient or even miserable, especially for those who work graveyard shifts, have young children at home, etc.

[massnative71]

Originally Posted by Bert_from_back_East

Hi, there. I am not trolling; instead, I am simply warning the OP that life in Rhode Island is very different from life in other regions of America, especially major Western cities such as Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, etc. Most of the Western United States is newly developed and, as a result, very modern and well-connected to the rest of America. Unless you have lived in both an insular, traditional New England city, such as Providence, for example, and a large Western metropolis, you would be unaware of the nuances that make each type of city/metropolitan area distinct. Some of those nuances can make one's life inconvenient or even miserable, especially for those who work graveyard shifts, have young children at home, etc.

I agree that RI will be very different and the OP should be made aware of that. And even yet, RI may not be right for them as it's certainly not for everybody. There are however, a lot of unfounded exaggerations in your post. Like while there certainly is a dearth of 24 hour services in New England compared to some other places, there certainly ARE some 24 gas stations and drive thrus open in RI.

[Bert_from_back_East]

Originally Posted by massnative71

I agree that RI will be very different and the OP should be made aware of that. And even yet, RI may not be right for them as it's certainly not for everybody. There are however, a lot of unfounded exaggerations in your post. Like while there certainly is a dearth of 24 hour services in New England compared to some other places, there certainly ARE some 24 gas stations and drive thrus open in RI.

Yes, there are some 24-hour services in Rhode Island; however, most of those services are concentrated in inner-city neighborhoods of Providence or, in other words, the ghetto. As a result, those services are not conveniently located for normal, middle-income suburbanites who reside in towns such as Cumberland, North Kingstown or Portsmouth, for example -- none of which are "remote" towns, by any means. Unless you live in North Providence or eastern Cranston, you're screwed.

[redplum33]

Originally Posted by Bert_from_back_East

Yes, there are some 24-hour services in Rhode Island; however, most of those services are concentrated in inner-city neighborhoods of Providence or, in other words, the ghetto. As a result, those services are not conveniently located for normal, middle-income suburbanites who reside in towns such as Cumberland, North Kingstown or Portsmouth, for example -- none of which are "remote" towns, by any means. Unless you live in North Providence or eastern Cranston, you're screwed.

Bert, there are plenty of gas stations, drug stores, and McDonald's open 24 hours in RI (and nearby MA).

[massnative71]

Originally Posted by Bert_from_back_East

Yes, there are some 24-hour services in Rhode Island; however, most of those services are concentrated in inner-city neighborhoods of Providence or, in other words, the ghetto. As a result, those services are not conveniently located for normal, middle-income suburbanites who reside in towns such as Cumberland, North Kingstown or Portsmouth, for example -- none of which are "remote" towns, by any means. Unless you live in North Providence or eastern Cranston, you're screwed.

Again you are begin inaccurate here. I don't know those other towns too well, but Cumberland has at least one. A few on Rte. 44 in Smithfield/Greenville...most sizable towns will have something.

[redplum33]

Originally Posted by massnative71

Again you are begin inaccurate here. I don't know those other towns too well, but Cumberland has at least one. A few on Rte. 44 in Smithfield/Greenville...most sizable towns will have something.

Portsmouth has a 24 hour gas station / convenience store, and there's a 24 hour CVS in nearby Middletown. A quick ride on Rt 24 to Fall River gets you 24 hour McDonald's.

[sandsonik]

Originally Posted by Bert_from_back_East

Yes, there are some 24-hour services in Rhode Island; however, most of those services are concentrated in inner-city neighborhoods of Providence or, in other words, the ghetto. As a result, those services are not conveniently located for normal, middle-income suburbanites who reside in towns such as Cumberland, North Kingstown or Portsmouth, for example -- none of which are "remote" towns, by any means. Unless you live in North Providence or eastern Cranston, you're screwed.

That is absolutely untrue. It might be a problem on Block Island or Little Compton but not for most of RI. Even small, rural West Greenwich has a 24 hour Wal-Mart and 24 hour gas stations.

[timberline742]

Originally Posted by Bert_from_back_East

Yes, there are some 24-hour services in Rhode Island; however, most of those services are concentrated in inner-city neighborhoods of Providence or, in other words, the ghetto. As a result, those services are not conveniently located for normal, middle-income suburbanites who reside in towns such as Cumberland, North Kingstown or Portsmouth, for example -- none of which are "remote" towns, by any means. Unless you live in North Providence or eastern Cranston, you're screwed.

Still haven't been able to find any ghetto areas in Providence. Continually looking, well, except the last couple of weeks.

[mr2448]

Originally Posted by Bert_from_back_East

Hi, there. I am not trolling; instead, I am simply warning the OP that life in Rhode Island is very different from life in other regions of America, especially major Western cities such as Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, etc. Most of the Western United States is newly developed and, as a result, very modern and well-connected to the rest of America. Unless you have lived in both an insular, traditional New England city, such as Providence, for example, and a large Western metropolis, you would be unaware of the nuances that make each type of city/metropolitan area distinct. Some of those nuances can make one's life inconvenient or even miserable, especially for those who work graveyard shifts, have young children at home, etc.

but much of your information is out of date. Did you mention that the state is so small that you can get to a Costco in 40 minutes in Massachusetts or any of the other stores you mentioned? A short ride for anyone living in those brand new cities you mentioned. Living in any of those cities you mentioned can be torture because of the distances needed to travel. Logan airport is 45 miles away which means one can get to it readily if needed. To those big city dwellers out west that is a short ride. Maybe you could have pointed out the fact that this is one of the birthplaces of the country or that the ocean is right here. Or is there nothing positive you can say?