[agreeableone]

Hi, I am trying to do a little narrowing down of search in Las Vegas. My daughter lives and works there so her idea is to have me move close to her in the more central area that comprises, I think, Summerlin, Percole Ranch, The Lakes, and places like that where she has had mixed results renting homes. Mostly, they were too expensive to rent and had poor construction to boot. I am looking at less traditional places to buy or rent, although I know enough that, in the end, I might end up in or near the same neighborhoods.

I'm a widower and would like a one story house with three bedrooms or a two story with a master br on the first floor. Extra rooms for guest room, office, you know. About 2100 sq ft livable space. Good, up-to-date kitchen, modern appliances, modern and good plumbing throughout house, two or three car garage, desert landscaping is OK, if it is really landscaping not just leaving the desert bare after the bulldozers hit it. Must have a pool that one can swim in, not just dunk ones body in. A back and side yard away from the neighbors and fenced in for dog(s). Generally, an area that is not congested. Schools should be good, including the high school. That is because those areas attract people who want a good neighborhood that will stay good, one they can plan on staying in until they too are ready to retire. [and probably move to a cooler climate]

THE REST OF THIS IS JUST THOUGHTS ALONG THE LINE OF RETIREMENT

I suppose, if my daughter did not really want me nearby, which is a priceless thing to have, I feel, I would go for an oceanside place in Florida or maybe a mountain place somewhere in the USA. Another possibility would be a college town in a nice climate area. I am afraid of tornados more than hurricanes and forest fires scare me a lot. Cost of living, including State and local taxes are important to me, as they are to most retirees, as you know. We don't care what other people have to pay, just keep ours low and we will pour our money into the economy by buying homes and spending lots of money before our heirs get ahold of it. Isn't that how it always worked? [smile, I am half-joking old pensioner]

Seriously, on that last note, retirees can add a tremendous amount to the local economy and most places do little to keep or attract elders. They spend more than they take from the local economy. No need to send kids to school, but they pay for them. There funds often come from other economies like a multinational, federal or state pension, social security and investments and savings. They do expect a nice place to live with good climate, safety, excellent health care, cultural activities, good non-auto transportation, and of course good housing suitable for elderly resident.

[tortoise]

Related thread.

[MomMom]

I thought the name of this poster sounder familiar, thanks for the refresher tortoise.

To George agreeableperson, if your daughter already lives here SHE would be the best person to find you a suitable to live in. And tell her you and she would be very miserable if she tried to talk you into moving here.

You said it back in 2009 already, nothing has changed since then and all the opinions of posters are there and still valid today. There is no one area of Las Vegas that meets your criteria. MY OPINION, based on your dislikes and your negatives about Las Vegas, is that you should stay where you are, otherwise you'll be a very unhappy camper. And you wouldn't want to do that to your daughter.




#1 06-29-2009, 09:55 PM
agreeableone
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Why does anyone move to Vegas now?

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I've been asked to move to Las Vegas and gone to your fair city for both amusement and to really look around. So far it seems too HOT in summer, too cool in winter and the landscape is horrible. All those thousands of houses choc-a-bloc next to each other so you always have your neighbors' company.

The schools are lousy and unemployment about the highest in the country. If you do not work in the servitude (excuse me, "service industry") you might not work.

There are no major league sports clubs, no baseball, basketball, or football. They do not want the corruption of Las Vegas gambling kings to touch their sports.


I know the attraction for me is very strong, but not because of the city and I am trying to figure out if it is worthwhile.

[agreeableone]

Originally Posted by tortoise

Related thread.

Right, I believe I started that one. It is old and my attitude is a little different now. So is Las Vegas as it pulls out of the real estate collapse. I noticed that there is a new concert hall, as well. Leaving the DC area behind me, it is hard to compare all the cultural life here with most other places. Much of it is free or nearly free, although prices, unfortunately, have increased faster than inflation over my twenty-five years of living here.

I definitely, have more ideas of what I want in living space, or can accept or that which definitely is not for me. That is main reason for my more detailed posting and I took idea from someone who made a similar, detailed inquiry.

[agreeableone]

Hey, Mom, Mom,
[mod cut-- rude, personal attack-- by posting here, you ask for opinions, you won't necessarily agree with them]

I simply put in a new posting that reflects reality today, not years ago. Things do change and I am a very up-front, adventurous person.

Hwever, at this point in my life I do look for opinions from others.

My daughter does give me her opinions, but might be biased towards my living either real close to her or in a similar way. I have to think about that and what I want in a living space, as well. Just because I look just like Frank on the old Raymond TV show, doesn't mean I want to live across the street from my daughter. Or maybe I would.

[mod cut-- rude, personal]
Thanks.

[macgeek]

Agreeableone, mommom is a valued member on this forum, and is a 1000% Booster for Las Vegas, she also speaks the truth, and is doing so.

You did post BOTH posts, so don't be disingenuous here.

Tell us the HERE and now.

Jonathan

[MadManofBethesda]

[mod cut-- quoting deleted thread, and response to deleted thread]
She told you that with your attitude toward living in Las Vegas you shouldn't move here. And I agree with her. Moreover, this has nothing to do with your thread from 2009. You yourself have reiterated just today that you wouldn't choose to live here if it wasn't for your daughter.

And speaking of your 2009 thread...I don't even know why I'm bothering to respond to your new thread. I note that your previous thread received 63 separate responses over a three-month period, and you didn't have the basic courtesy to even acknowledge any one comment or suggestion. [mod cut-- personal]

[eventusstultorummagister]

Originally Posted by agreeableone

I am trying to do a little narrowing down of search in Las Vegas. My daughter lives and works there so her idea is to have me move close to her in the more central area that comprises...

Older established neighborhoods free from HOA encumberment might be the way to go.

Here's a comment from a thread from Mar '07...

"Having worked in the home building field in this area older homes are probably way better constructed then the ones built in the last couple years that are just slapped together" [mod cut-- off topic]

//www.city-data.com/forum/nevad...es-career.html

Finally, don't be overly dependent on the views of others who may or may not have a hidden agenda.

Good Luck.

[observer53]

Most of your list of things you did not like in 2009 are unchanged in LV in 2012, and not just the climate. Many people who post in the various C-D forums who move to a city they don't really like just to please, or be near, a family member find that it turns out badly, so MomMom is not alone in her opinion. Given all your previously stated misgivings, it's a bit difficult to see how that's all gone away all of the sudden in your mind.

[BBMW]

I will say this, if you have a secure retirement income (meaning you're not going to need a job to survive), financially Vegas would probably be a good place to move.