Just for fun, which house would you pick?
Feb 13, 2015 16:27:51 GMT -5
Post by velouria on Feb 13, 2015 16:27:51 GMT -5
If you could only afford these options for your home, which would you pick and why.
Option 1
Townhouse style condo in the heart of a very vibrant city neighborhood. Walkscore of 90. Coffee shops, excellent restaurants, markets, and parks all within easy walking distance. The neighborhood is good and improving. There is some crime (car and house break-ins) but the area mostly feels safe. Schools are decent but not amazing. (7s on Greatschools.com). Your friends all live nearby, including your three best girlfriends within a 5 minute drive each.
Two shared walls, detached single garage, shared "yard" that 11 other families use. Two generous sized bedrooms and one bathroom. About 1200 sq/ft. Hardwood floors and an updated but tiny kitchen. The building and HOA finances are all sound. DH's commute is about 20 minutes from here.
Option 2
Townhouse in a secluded subdivision in an upscale suburb about 20 minutes away from the city. Located two miles from the suburban town's downtown area that has some nice restaurants and shops and a great library. Near exceptional green spaces and parks. The neighborhood is 100% residential and extremely safe. Crime is basically nonexistent here. The schools are all top-rated and highly regarded (10s on Greatschools.com). You don't know anyone who lives in this area, all your friends live about 30 minutes away.
Two shared walls, detached double garage, private small fenced-in patio and garden and expansive shared lawns. Three large bedrooms, one full bathroom, and one half bathroom. About 1400 sq/ft. Laminate and carpet floors, larger but less updated kitchen. DH's commute is 10 minutes longer and includes highways, so about 30 minutes total in good traffic.
Option 1
Townhouse style condo in the heart of a very vibrant city neighborhood. Walkscore of 90. Coffee shops, excellent restaurants, markets, and parks all within easy walking distance. The neighborhood is good and improving. There is some crime (car and house break-ins) but the area mostly feels safe. Schools are decent but not amazing. (7s on Greatschools.com). Your friends all live nearby, including your three best girlfriends within a 5 minute drive each.
Two shared walls, detached single garage, shared "yard" that 11 other families use. Two generous sized bedrooms and one bathroom. About 1200 sq/ft. Hardwood floors and an updated but tiny kitchen. The building and HOA finances are all sound. DH's commute is about 20 minutes from here.
Option 2
Townhouse in a secluded subdivision in an upscale suburb about 20 minutes away from the city. Located two miles from the suburban town's downtown area that has some nice restaurants and shops and a great library. Near exceptional green spaces and parks. The neighborhood is 100% residential and extremely safe. Crime is basically nonexistent here. The schools are all top-rated and highly regarded (10s on Greatschools.com). You don't know anyone who lives in this area, all your friends live about 30 minutes away.
Two shared walls, detached double garage, private small fenced-in patio and garden and expansive shared lawns. Three large bedrooms, one full bathroom, and one half bathroom. About 1400 sq/ft. Laminate and carpet floors, larger but less updated kitchen. DH's commute is 10 minutes longer and includes highways, so about 30 minutes total in good traffic.