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I have a job that I might get, in midtown manhattan. Currently I rent an apartment in Basking Ridge, NJ and while it's a nice area, there's *nothing* to do and everything is 20+ minutes away. Not to mention, it's not exactly easy to get into the city without commuting for a long time, which I don't want as I have two small kids.
I want to buy a home in the near future, and my requirements are an easy commute into midtown (NJ Transit or a bus into port authority), as well as decent schools (my kids are 9 months and 2 years old, so I have some time), and I get a lot of bang for my buck with a house.
I don't care whether I live in NY, CONN, or NJ... obviously property taxes are important, and while the *best* school districts are nice, I don't want to screw myself over by getting the best school district and a much smaller house for my kids to run around in.
I appreciate any advice you can give, especially since I'm unfamiliar with Connecticut and NY (live in NJ most of my life), so thanks in advance!
East or West? Being near Penn or Grand Central can save a lot of time with your commute. If you want to stay near Penn, your options are Jersey or Long Island.
East or West? Being near Penn or Grand Central can save a lot of time with your commute. If you want to stay near Penn, your options are Jersey or Long Island.
Yep, nearer to Penn station, it's near Lexington and 50 something.
if you can afford midtown move there or queens which is close to midtown. Save on your commute and on money.
There are studies were people spend wasted hours and money on commuting to and from work. They think they are saving money but they are not. They are losing life hours by commuting and some pay a lot of money to commute.
if you can afford midtown move there or queens which is close to midtown. Save on your commute and on money.
There are studies were people spend wasted hours and money on commuting to and from work. They think they are saving money but they are not. They are losing life hours by commuting and some pay a lot of money to commute.
I never really saw myself raising my kids in the city, to be honest. That's why I didn't really like the idea of moving into a more urban area; I like the suburbs for my kids... my older one is really active and I'd like to have him be able to run around like the little monster he is
Plus the cost of midtown is ridiculous, and the buildings are small to boot. I like the creature comforts, I like working on the house and on the car, so being in the suburbs affords me that.
I would say in the 400k range probably. I don't have a lot to put down, but that might change if I can negotiate a signing bonus
Lot of expenses in the last few years, mostly healthcare related that kind of bogged down my savings.
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