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Old 04-10-2012, 07:28 PM
 
Location: South Side
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What fabulous homes.... *sigh*
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Old 04-10-2012, 08:11 PM
 
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I agree with perti! *sigh* I'd about KILL to live in ANY of those homes you posted spoiler! But then again, I can't STAND McMansion..... soooooo......

Someday I'll get outta the 'burbs and into Southtown. Someday.
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Old 04-10-2012, 08:15 PM
 
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I don't know what a "nice yard" is to you, so I found you some yards with grass, like you mentioned earlier. I think that grassy lawns are irresponsible and an obsolete metric in determining what constitutes a good neighborhood, considering what a waste of water they are. Xeriscape, baby.

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#1 king william street is nice gem in a crap area I have always noted that
#2 go a block either direction, im surprised i didnt see a trailer park
#3 really im not even going to respond I should call code compliance i feel like the houses on that street are going to fall down
#4 now i know where to buy used burglar bars
#5 i like duplex's Moderator cut: bashing

once again maybe %10 of that area is nice but the other 90% is a slum,
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Old 04-10-2012, 08:35 PM
 
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#3 really im not even going to respond I should call code compliance i feel like the houses on that street are going to fall down
on one of THE most desirable streets in King William, right by the river. That house is worth A LOT. Prime location, excellent house.

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#4 now i know where to buy used burglar bars
huh? The house doesn't have burglar bars (many in the 'hood do, holdovers from the past, but this one doesn't). It's one of my favourites, but it's on a busy street. It is AMAZING, but no, they haven't replaced the chain link fence yet. They did invest $$$$ in restoring it though.

oh, and #2 is on the other most desirable street in San Antonio. And the house is spectacular inside and out. I'd give my right arm to live there, but will settle for just being invited over.

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once again maybe %10 of that area is nice but the other 90% is a slum,
Slums that cost $200-550K for an average house, add another 300K for the first two (that's a minimum, they're worth more now).

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Old 04-10-2012, 08:57 PM
 
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#1 king william street is nice gem in a crap area I have always noted that
#2 go a block either direction, im surprised i didnt see a trailer park
#3 really im not even going to respond I should call code compliance i feel like the houses on that street are going to fall down
#4 now i know where to buy used burglar bars
#5 i like duplex's Moderator cut: bashing

once again maybe %10 of that area is nice but the other 90% is a slum,
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But they all have grass on their lawns....

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Old 04-10-2012, 09:02 PM
 
Location: South Central Texas
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Many fine houses in King William. I'm just glad someone is preserving them! Security is really only as good as your nearest neighbors. So is peace of mind and the ability to enjoy your surroundings. Safety is found in niches in most areas.
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Old 04-10-2012, 11:12 PM
 
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But they all have grass on their lawns....
this is true
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Old 04-11-2012, 12:11 AM
 
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Moderator cut: see comment Through a discussion such as this awareness is fostered as others with more experience share their opinions. Even I am learning.

We are also seeing that these different opinions are shaped by different values. Some value the uniformity, appearance of safety, and the shopping models the suburbs offer. A point missed is that gentrification does have a dark side, that of raising property values and as a result driving out the less wealthy but original inhabitants.

Noticed I did mention the appearance of safety in the suburbs because those who used to live in the Victoria Courts were relocated throughout the city in section 8 apartment units and residences, many which are located in the suburbs. So ironically those who most fear the city because of its inhabitants are having those same people move into their area anyways with their kids going to the same schools as their children.

In turn crime rates do fall in the city making it more liveable overall.

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Old 04-11-2012, 05:34 AM
 
Location: South Side
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Moderator cut: see comment Through a discussion such as this awareness is fostered as others with more experience share their opinions. Even I am learning.

We are also seeing that these different opinions are shaped by different values. Some value the uniformity, appearance of safety, and the shopping models the suburbs offer. A point missed is that gentrification does have a dark side, that of raising property values and as a result driving out the less wealthy but original inhabitants.

Noticed I did mention the appearance of safety in the suburbs because those who used to live in the Victoria Courts were relocated throughout the city in section 8 apartment units and residences, many which are located in the suburbs. So ironically those who most fear the city because of its inhabitants are having those same people move into their area anyways with their kids going to the same schools as their children.

In turn crime rates do fall in the city making it more liveable overall.
This is so very true. Even the beloved Alamo Heights, where my section 8 cousins graduated from....I also spent some of my childhood in housing, and went to Castle Hills.

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Old 04-11-2012, 08:53 AM
 
Location: Dallas TX & AL Gulf Coast
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MOD NOTE: Folks, these attacks on each other about the other's different neighborhood preferences need to cease, now!

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