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04-21-2009, 09:48 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Weehawken, NJ
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Moving to Santa Fe
I will be moving to Santa Fe in July or August 2009 to attend graduate school. I'm thinking of buying a house in the Airport Road area. Does anyone live there? I am single and am looking for a safe neighborhood. The Airport Road area seems to have the least expensive houses. Does anyone have any other suggestions, guidances? Thanks.  |
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04-22-2009, 10:19 PM
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Real Estate Agent
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Santa Fe NM
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I don't live in the Airport Rd area, but several on this forum do, and they'll affirm that it's an affordable, safe place to live by and large. Just last week I saw a bunch of homes in that area and there are good values to be had - I showed my client two new homes for less than $200k, which is a rarity in this town...
If you're single, you might also want to think about a condo or townhouse closer to downtown - you'll get less square footage of course, but you might gain in convenience, if you want to be closer in. There are several good townhome/condo developments to consider.
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04-23-2009, 05:56 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Weehawken, NJ
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Thank you. Condo have too many fees, and I'm already working with a realtor. I have to weigh my options and see if renting or buying makes the most sense. Buying seems to be cheaper than renting at this point. Have a nice day.
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04-23-2009, 10:08 AM
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Real Estate Agent
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Santa Fe NM
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You're right - in this market and at the $200k-$250 price point it's better to buy, if you're planning to stay here for more than a few years. If you're uncertain, or you have a less than 3 yr timeframe, I'd rent.
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04-26-2009, 08:27 PM
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Enchanted to be here
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: New Mexico
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I'm single and have lived near Airport Road since last July. I feel safe and like my house. Great price for the space.
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04-29-2009, 01:58 PM
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Junior Member
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Weehawken, NJ
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Thanks, I'll be in Santa Fe next week and will be looking in the area. Who knows maybe we will soon be neighbors. Thank you! |
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