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re: Why Are New LA Houses so Boring/Stale?
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:10 am to yellowfin
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:10 am to yellowfin
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Thing is that neighborhood have a much shorter lifespan these days, the areas that were "new" 20 years are no longer desirable. There's a new neighborhood 3 miles down the road.
If you pick a good area with good school districts it should have some pretty good stability and if anything will increase in desire as it grows and the scenery matures.
Granted you can get unlucky in your selection of neighborhoods, but lots of neighborhoods hold their value and even increase as time goes on.
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Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:12 am to Mike da Tigah
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I think it's the type of homes and styles being built that is what people are talking about more than just what you can afford or getting on anyone here.
well the reason those types and styles are being built is because they are cheaper
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:13 am to FootballNostradamus
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If you pick a good area with good school districts it should have some pretty good stability and if anything will increase in desire as it grows and the scenery matures.
Well that is part of the problem in BR...
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:13 am to Mike da Tigah
I'm not saying it's right or that I like it... Just saying why. It's like most rules where one person fricks it up for everyone.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:14 am to FootballNostradamus
New neighborhoods in Louisiana are God awful and will not last.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:16 am to Mike da Tigah
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I think it's the type of homes and styles being built that is what people are talking about more
Cookie cutter houses are cheaper. When a crew can jump from one house to another 3 lost down, it makes it cheaper to build therefore more affordable. The quality isn't the best, but its definitely more cost effective.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:16 am to Salmon
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well the reason those types and styles are being built is because they are cheaper
I think you're right, but I also think there's a case to be made for the market desiring the maximum square footage one can afford over quality. Quantity over quality or uniqueness.
I prefer the latter to be honest with you. I'll sacrifice quantity over quality every time, and I can't imagine I'm alone in that, but I guess my numbers aren't in the majority. Not sure.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:19 am to Mike da Tigah
What is the best new upcoming place to live in br?
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:19 am to Mike da Tigah
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I prefer the latter to be honest with you. I'll sacrifice quantity over quality every time,
I agree with you, but I don't understand everyone getting all up in arms about what other people want. If everyone chose quality over quantity, then quality would be watered down.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:20 am to theBeard
Rouzon I suppose.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:22 am to Mike da Tigah
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Rouzon I suppose.
should i be worried about the recent permit approval issues?
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:26 am to theBeard
We have been looking for a house and decided against going to a new neighfborhood. In the area that we want, no new suburbs are holding their value and every house looks the same. Why would we buy a new house that we won't be able to improve, and have the value drop? Makes no sense
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:27 am to theBeard
Not plugged into all the hubbub surrounding the Southdowns concerns or city, but I have my concerns with it.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:29 am to More beer please
This post was edited on 5/7/14 at 8:24 am
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:29 am to Mike da Tigah
Like what? We were searching in that area
Beard- we found a balance of the two. Place that is an established area, somewhat updated home, but room for improvements that we can make our own.
Beard- we found a balance of the two. Place that is an established area, somewhat updated home, but room for improvements that we can make our own.
This post was edited on 3/11/14 at 8:31 am
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:30 am to More beer please
I bought an older brick home in a neighborhood with nice sized lots and trees. I plan on adding a master suite, which would make it just about perfect.
The only thing that can't be updated is the 8' ceilings but it honestly doesn't affect me. Just get the popcorn off.
The only thing that can't be updated is the 8' ceilings but it honestly doesn't affect me. Just get the popcorn off.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:36 am to More beer please
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we found a balance of the two. Place that is an established area, somewhat updated home, but room for improvements that we can make our own.
having trouble finding the right fit so far. I set a goal of feb 2015 to be in a new home.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:40 am to theBeard
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should i be worried about the recent permit approval issues?
Just means they have to space them out a bit more. Anyway, it's nothing that a few bribes won't fix.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:42 am to More beer please
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Like what? We were searching in that area
Beard- we found a balance of the two. Place that is an established area, somewhat updated home, but room for improvements that we can make our own.
Well first there's Spinosa
Then there's the whole community development thing I'm not really a big fan of in lieu of developing our downtown and having a much larger and more meaningful area of influence for all.
But then there's the competition with the local businesses already in Southdowns that makes it a pretty special little area that should be encouraged.
Then there's the fear of it being built like Perkins Rowe with its fake fronts, windows, etc, looking like a movie set, and dominated by chains, which is the opposite of the attraction to the Southdowns area IMO.
In general I'm not too sure of its long term desirability because of those concerns, and what it's going to do with what's already going on in the area, and why people tend to be attracted to the area, a local community with a sense of itself.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:42 am to theBeard
what size home are you looking for? What kind of work commute? Are school districts important to you?
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