Brookline, Arlington, what am I missing? (Boston, Cambridge: buying a home, buy, luxury)

[Parsec]

Originally Posted by Whatsnext75

Are there really that many people in Wellesley and newton with fake boobs these days? Overall this state is not nearly as plastic as some other states. The focus is on kids education and not boobs. So anyways that just suprises me.

It's not just the plastic. Women here just don't wear as much makeup in general and many don't even bother to brush their hair. It's come to the point where women who take care of themselves actually stand out from the crowd.

Originally Posted by MikePRU

I spend most of my days in the Needham/Newton/Wellesley area and its pretty rare that I see any enhanced women.

You can't tell from the quick glance that all men give to the opposite sex. Apparently you're not staring for as long as G-fused does to come to that conclusion

[CaseyB]

Originally Posted by Parsec

It's not just the plastic. Women here just don't wear as much makeup in general and many don't even bother to brush their hair. It's come to the point where women who take care of themselves actually stand out from the crowd.

[Parsec]

Originally Posted by CaseyB

Sorry I didn't mean to offend anyone. I don't really care what other women do, but it's just something I've noticed as a man after living and visiting many other cities in the US. There are many pretty women here who go out in sweats and a messy ponytail. I'm not saying it's right or wrong, but it's just different in other metro areas. You know what they say, confident women with brains don't feel the need to compensate with makeup.

[Scriptkitten]

Originally Posted by Parsec

It's not just the plastic. Women here just don't wear as much makeup in general and many don't even bother to brush their hair. It's come to the point where women who take care of themselves actually stand out from the crowd

Truth.

I don't understand it. I've lived in both extremes and the middle .... Here, NYC and Boca.... Only NYC does it right. Women take care of themselves but aren't caricatures of women like they can be in Florida.

[timberline742]

Originally Posted by Parsec

It's not just the plastic. Women here just don't wear as much makeup in general and many don't even bother to brush their hair. It's come to the point where women who take care of themselves actually stand out from the crowd.

That's one of the best things about Boston women. They don't use much, if any, make up. It's awesome. I recently started spending time with a woman that is always wearing lipstick. It's the only downside of her that I've found yet (sh*t is gross).

[claiz]

Am I the only one here that secretly enjoy G-fused passion about Brookline? =)

I think Brookline is better for OP. I lived in (the down-to-earth part) of Newton and Lexington, and truth be told if I have a limitless budget, my dream town will be Brookline. Great Commute, restaurants, great school, parks, it's quite perfect really.

But when the median SFH and Townhouse listing price in Brookline is more than $2.5m (just did a quick search on redfin), I simply cannot afford to live there.

[G-fused]

Originally Posted by claiz

Am I the only one here that secretly enjoy G-fused passion about Brookline? =)

I think Brookline is better for OP. I lived in (the down-to-earth part) of Newton and Lexington, and truth be told if I have a limitless budget, my dream town will be Brookline. Great Commute, restaurants, great school, parks, it's quite perfect really.

But when the median SFH and Townhouse listing price in Brookline is more than $2.5m (just did a quick search on redfin), I simply cannot afford to live there.

Finally, someone who doesn't have a stick in their bum. I was beginning to feel like I wandered into a forum where Newton was a person’s name and everyone else were his defense attorneys.

It seems like too many have gone mad (maybe me too). The torches were lit and the march towards my place was underway.

I’m just some nut on the Internets people. I could be wearing a moo moo with my underwear on my head and a hat on my privates. I never heard of Brookline and actually reside in Czechoslovakia and thought Newton was a moist cookie.

[Parsec]

Originally Posted by G-fused

Finally, someone who doesn't have a stick in their bum. I was beginning to feel like I wandered into a forum where Newton was a person’s name and everyone else were his defense attorneys.

It seems like too many have gone mad (maybe me too). The torches were lit and the march towards my place was underway.

I’m just some nut on the Internets people. I could be wearing a moo moo with my underwear on my head and a hat on my privates. I never heard of Brookline and actually reside in Czechoslovakia and thought Newton was a moist cookie.

I don't think anyone was favoring Newton over Brookline. I also thought Brookline was a better fit for the OP. We just wanted to point out that both are very wealthy and you can't really say Newton is more materialistic than Brookline based on your small circle of friends. There are down to earth people in both towns, just as there are materialistic people in both towns. They both have a very large population for MA standards.

BTW, I believe your last paragraph. Remember this:
//www.city-data.com/forum/38604408-post26.html

[G-fused]

Originally Posted by Parsec

//www.city-data.com/forum/38604408-post26.html

That’s an old pic of me though...before I let myself go.

[johngolf]

Originally Posted by bklyn2nj

Thanks all. The job part is tricky, because we already know that the company is moving next year, they just don't know quite where yet. Currently near UMass/Dorchester but moving somewhere more central, I think. Arlington is a better commute for current location, but Brookline seems to have enough options that it could work for the next one, possibly.
Are there any interesting towns along the commuter rails, or do those towns feel much further out?

PJ

I suggest you rent for a year until you know where the company will be located. Narrow it down to maybe the one town you like best and rent there but be ready if the company relocation screws the pooch.