[Capital Guy]

Originally Posted by JayCT

I am not sure what you are talking about when you say I "admitted my kids were well off". My kids have nothing to do with this discussion and they are not even of an age to bee looking at homes.

I know Fairfield very well. I have a lot of friends and family there, some of whom have looked for or are looking for that same starter home. You are right that some of the homes in this price range are not well located but there are some that are in good neighborhoods. Those usually sell quickly. They may not be as big as you want or in as good of condiiton but they are nice and would make a good starter home. Again, as I said, it is all a matter of what you expect for your money. Obviously you are expecting more than a home in your price range would offer in Fairfield. Jay

You recently made a post that said your kids go to a diverse school district and realize that others are not as well off as they are. Considering the other posts you make it seems like your income allows you an affluent lifestyle, which is awesome. You do need to realize though that someone working in Stamford who can maybe afford a 300k house is only going to find one that has issues requiring additional expenses. I'm sorry but that's reality. We have looked for months and you can refer to the list above of the things we ran into when we were looking at started houses in Stratfield. All required additional $$ immediately. We didn't have that. It doesn't have anything to do with expectations, we lowered them quite a bit when we moved here, and learned to lower them even more when we looked at real estate in Fairfield.

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by Capital Guy

You recently made a post that said your kids go to a diverse school district and realize that others are not as well off as they are. Considering the other posts you make it seems like your income allows you an affluent lifestyle, which is awesome. You do need to realize though that someone working in Stamford who can maybe afford a 300k house is only going to find one that has issues requiring additional expenses. I'm sorry but that's reality. We have looked for months and you can refer to the list above of the things we ran into when we were looking at started houses in Stratfield. All required additional $$ immediately. We didn't have that. It doesn't have anything to do with expectations, we lowered them quite a bit when we moved here, and learned to lower them even more when we looked at real estate in Fairfield.

What I wrote does not mean I make a lot more than you. In fact I don't. I do not know what posts make it sounds like I have an affluent lifestyle. I do not live in a large house or drive expensive cars. I spend what I make and am able to pay my bills.

I have friends and family in Fairfield that make less than you and they have bought or are buying homes in town. The homes are not large and are not new or newly redone but they are certainly liveable. It is all a matter of what you are willing to accept. I am not criticizing or judging you in any way. This is strictly your choice. I made a suggestion and you had already looked into it and moved on. That is all you had to say. Jay

[JViello]

Originally Posted by JayCT

What I wrote does not mean I make a lot more than you. In fact I don't. I do not know what posts make it sounds like I have an affluent lifestyle. I do not live in a large house or drive expensive cars. I spend what I make and am able to pay my bills.

I have friends and family in Fairfield that make less than you and they have bought or are buying homes in town. The homes are not large and are not new or newly redone but they are certainly liveable. It is all a matter of what you are willing to accept. I am not criticizing or judging you in any way. This is strictly your choice. I made a suggestion and you had already looked into it and moved on. That is all you had to say. Jay

No offense Jay, and I'm not trying to stick you out, but you are not so bad off either. You live in one of the most expensive suburbs of Hartford, drive two luxury SUV's and deal with lucrative state projects. While that's not estate money, it's not exactly a sanitation engineer's salary trying to just live a working class life.

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by JViello

No offense Jay, and I'm not trying to stick you out, but you are not so bad off either. You live in one of the most expensive suburbs of Hartford, drive two luxury SUV's and deal with lucrative state projects. While that's not estate money, it's not exactly a sanitation engineer's salary trying to just live a working class life.

I never said I was bad off or even close. I live in one of the more modest sections of town. My SUV was not bought new and state projects are NOT really that lucrative because of salary caps and profit limitations that the state imposes on projects. Compared to other professionals, even those in different branches of what I do, I am paid significantly less.

That said, did you read the thread? I made some suggestions which the poster took offense to. I pointed out that they could live in Fairfield in a modest home that may need some work but nothing that was unlivable. I know people in Fairfield that are in the same situation and they are accepting this. Some people think that they have to have a home that needs no work or that is in like new condition. That is nice but as you know is not necessarily reality. Jay

[JViello]

Originally Posted by JayCT

I never said I was bad off or even close. I live in one of the more modest sections of town. My SUV was not bought new and state projects are NOT really that lucrative because of salary caps and profit limitations that the state imposes on projects. Compared to other professionals, even those in different branches of what I do, I am paid significantly less.

That said, did you read the thread? I made some suggestions which the poster took offense to. I pointed out that they could live in Fairfield in a modest home that may need some work but nothing that was unlivable. I know people in Fairfield that are in the same situation and they are accepting this. Some people think that they have to have a home that needs no work or that is in like new condition. That is nice but as you know is not necessarily reality. Jay

Fair enough...I just wish there was room for people who work hard and earn "okay" money where they can not stress so much. CT is lacking in affordable housing...and I don't mean section 8, but those for families earning less than 75K per year.

As for the thread, I tried my best, but just skimmed so I may have missed some points.

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by JViello

Fair enough...I just wish there was room for people who work hard and earn "okay" money where they can not stress so much. CT is lacking in affordable housing...and I don't mean section 8, but those for families earning less than 75K per year.

As for the thread, I tried my best, but just skimmed so I may have missed some points.

I do agree with you. to many towns cater to the two extremes but few to the middle. Many towns will try to stop developments that bring middle income children into the school systems because their homes will not generate enough taxes. It is kind of sad but I have seen this too often. Jay

[Cambium]

Heads up this morning. Tractor trailer accident on I-95 southbound between exits 27a and 26 in bridgeport is causing heavy delays. Right & Center Lanes closed.


http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2354&Q=415268

Motor Vehicle Accident - MILFORD
Description: I-95 Northbound is congested between Exits 32 and 34 (2.1 miles) because of Motor Vehicle Accident (Box truck) between Exits 33 and 34. The right and center lanes are closed. Reported Friday, January 27 at 5:40 am.
Estimated Duration: 2 hours or less
http://www.dotdata.ct.gov/etraffic/displayIncident.aspx

[Cambium]

Unreal. And I dont even check or see everyday. Timing couldnt be worse.

This morning:

Wet roads this morning! A three-car accident on 95 North exit 30 is backing up delays into exit 31... delays in Fairfield on 95 South from exits 26- 19.. and finally, seeing traffic in Norwalk 95 South between exits 16-14.

Now:

Incident: Tractor Trailer Accident - NORWALK

Description: I-95 Southbound CLOSED between Exits 15 and 14 because of Tractor Trailer Accident (Overturned Tractor Tr.).

Reported Wednesday, February 1 at 4:22 pm.
Estimated Duration: 3 hours or less

Incident:Tractor Trailer Accident - NORWALK Description:I-95 Southbound CLOSED between Exits 15 and 14 because of Tractor Trailer Accident (Overturned Tractor Tr.). Reported Wednesday, February 1 at 4:22 pm. Estimated Duration:3 hours or less

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Incident: Delays - NORWALK
Description: Delays. I-95 Northbound is congested between Exits 11 and 15 (3.7 miles).

Reported Wednesday, February 1 at 4:23 pm.
Estimated Duration: Unknown

[CTbrooktrout]

I passed by that today, that was a BAD accident. There was heavy debris even in the northbound lane which made my commute from Stamford to Norwalk last an hour.

[elvisluvs]

Tractor trailer driving on the merrit parkway today. Traveling northbound near sikorsky bridge around noon. Seemed a little odd anyway.