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k_t_bug

House Hunters - Habgood Style

May 26, 2011 15:33

There are two main neighborhoods we're looking at: Carrollwood, a 1950s, 1960s suburban Leave It To Beaver place with two decent elementary schools. Oh, and it's closer to both of our jobs, near a synagogue, a private Jewish school that I would consider for middle and high school, and not much else ( Read more... )

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okp May 26 2011, 19:47:29 UTC

I think my favorite was the one on Linthicum. I loved the windows and the yard. The kitchen needs work, though.

I wonder if that one on Lake Ridge would look better in person. The picture may just be at an awkward angle as far as the driveway/garage is concerned. And that set up may be nice for kids playing.

k_t_bug May 26 2011, 19:52:20 UTC

We're hoping to drive around Carrollwood, maybe on Sunday afternoon, to get a better idea. We'd checked out South Tampa a few weeks/months ago.

I might try to lasso a realtor before then too.

Yay! Thank you for looking!!

sandienotsandy May 26 2011, 19:55:30 UTC

OMG, Dave's grandma lives in Carrollwood!

k_t_bug May 26 2011, 19:58:09 UTC

Ha ha! Of course she does!

What do you think of it?

alkalinesky May 26 2011, 20:10:21 UTC

I love the closet on Obispo!! That's Sex and the City type closet, right there.

Other than that, I like the ones in Carrollwood much more.

k_t_bug May 26 2011, 20:55:38 UTC

Yeah, that closet is crazy, right? I'd make it a craft room!!

laymon May 26 2011, 21:32:11 UTC

You just reminded me of one of the reason we wanted to move to Canada. The house prices over your way (and by your way, I mean Canada/US) are so much cheaper than here.

Our house (and it's a pretty crappy house) is worth about £125,000 which is about $205,000...I can't believe what gorgeous houses you can get for that amount of money...maybe we should move to the US...although I think your immigration system is tougher than Canada's now. Urgh! Britain sucks!

teacup9 May 26 2011, 22:06:21 UTC

I love looking at people's house hunting posts. However the numbers make my jaw clench, because while I am sure salaries are somewhat adjusted where we live a person can barely buy a two bedroom, one bath, 1400 sq foot place for twice those prices.

I wanted to say something about the burglary and how invasive that must have felt especially with you being so far away. I've been a bit behind on LJ for a while, but don't want you to think I've not listening here and on FB.

neerggirl May 27 2011, 18:59:46 UTC

I hear you! I am in the home buying process and spending more and getting way less... I can't afford a SFH, only a townhouse or condo in my price range... Crazy how varied prices are!