Irish Family moving to San Jose – So Many Questions? HELP!

[Irishman2]

Hi,

We are also a young Irish family thinking of making the same move, but I am very interested in finding out how it worked out for you guys? What worked, what didnt? What should we look out for? We also have 2 children, one is aged 5 and the other will be 4 in March.

Originally Posted by TaZu

Thanks a million everyone, your advice is so much appreciated. I'm actually flying out next Friday to stay with my husband, I'm so excited. Obviously I'm excited to see my hubby dearest! but also to see all these areas you've mentioned. At least when I'm looking online I can visualize the location. I'm so looking forward to going over, I can't wait, I'm like a 5 yr old on Christmas eve! :-)

Thanks again.
TaZu

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Originally Posted by mysticaltyger

I agree. Most people with kids who can afford it (that's the key phrase there) will rent houses. Apartments here are cheaply built and while rents for apts. are somewhat lower, they are still high--so many find that renting a house offers a better overall value. Usually houses are rented out by mom and pop landlords whereas the apartment buildings are generally run by inhuman corporations that will jack up the rent as soon as the economy turns up. Mom & pop landlords are more likely to hold the rent steady over longer periods of time, especially if they like you.

but on the other hand, individual landlords are more apt to rent out houses that are actually up for sale or soon to be up for sale, whereas bulk apartments, you know you will have as long as you need in an apt without fear of an owner selling it out from under you. Trust me, I speak from experience.