Home Buying Advice - Locations

[GoBears98]

In terms of the hills, have you thought about Studio City? There are some really amazing properties that are more affordable than the HHills.

Personally, I favor Santa Monica and the Palisades.

[Ingenere]

I am having a hell of a time finding anything even close to our price range near the coast though. Need a pay raise.

[Ingenere]

I just drove through Mt. Washington more thoroughly, and that place is officially off the list. Those roads are like driving through a third world country. The bottom perimeter of the hill has no business activity and is ghetto.

Very unfortunate considering how nice some of the homes are.

[ccm123]

I second La Crescenta, great schools and upscale area and you should be able to find something in your budget. I would try South Pasadena also, the city has a small town feel, is safe and has excellent schools.

I have lived in both neighborhoods and if I were to ever move back down to Southern California again, these two neighborhoods would be near the top of my list.

[Capablanca]

Originally Posted by Ingenere

If it matters, we are white, early twenties straight couple.

It doesnt matter. That is one of the first things you need to learn if you want to be an Angeleno. It doesnt matter. Dont know why people keep posting and asking this EXACT same thing. Im thinking its the same person creating new accounts maybe?

[Ingenere]

Originally Posted by Capablanca

It doesnt matter. That is one of the first things you need to learn if you want to be an Angeleno. It doesnt matter. Dont know why people keep posting and asking this EXACT same thing. Im thinking its the same person creating new accounts maybe?

There is no need to be upset.

What is Angeleno?

It could matter because I don't want to live in an all Armenian neighborhood or all gay neighborhood.

[Ingenere]

UPDATE:

Got a fantastic deal on a house in Hollywood Hills before it even hit the market and went into escrow today