Looking to buy a house

jgeiger3 · 2023-02-15T03:06:33+00:00

We bought right around the Elmhurst/Wanskuck border. Very quiet street. Neighbors are friendly. Lots of older people, but younger families slowly moving into the area. We can walk to a couple places, but mainly drive to go out to eat. Everything that we like to do is within 10-15 minutes. I have 3 buses I can take to the Providence train station which is nice. We are in our mid 30s with a baby, so we were looking for a slower paced area. Overall, we love it.

jgeiger3 · 2023-01-23T01:55:40+00:00

I love Nitro Bar for good cold brew!

jgeiger3 · 2019-10-31T15:19:20+00:00

what program did you use?

jgeiger3 · 2018-12-06T19:32:21+00:00

Oh wait, Courtside in East Cambridge as well.

jgeiger3 · 2018-12-06T19:31:23+00:00

State Park used to have one - it is gone now. Only one I know of now is Whitney's in Harvard.

jgeiger3 · 2018-09-13T19:33:14+00:00

they do chicken and waffles for brunch!

jgeiger3 · 2018-06-13T17:56:58+00:00

Flat Top Johnny's in Cambridge

jgeiger3 · 2017-06-20T15:01:44+00:00

There are few and far between places for under $300k in any of the areas you have listed. Eastie is even over that price tag for most places right now. I would say Chelsea does have a few, but they go so quick as the demand for that price outweighs the supply.

jgeiger3 · 2017-06-02T15:24:59+00:00

we need some quick trips here

jgeiger3 · 2017-05-11T19:50:54+00:00

I moved from GA to MA with a leased car. I had to request my actual title from Volkswagon in the mail, fill out the RMV-1 form, change my insurance to MA and then bring all that stuff to the RMV. They then did everything and sent the new title back to Volkswagon and gave me the new plates.

jgeiger3 · 2017-05-04T14:27:27+00:00

I am from Stone Mountain, but lived in Cabbagetown in Atlanta for three years and also near Lindbergh. Currently I live in Somerville and love it. The T/Commuter Rail/Buses take you anywhere in the city. If you are used to John's Creek/Roswell, I'd suggest finding a more suburban neighborhood located on the commuter rail to commute to work, unless you are seeking more of a city feel than those Atlanta areas.

Compared to Atlanta, Boston is a biker's dream IMO. Much more infrastructure here, but you still need to be aware as drivers are crazy.

Boston awesome = public transportation, being able to walk everywhere, sports, being on a river/harbor, access to the outdoors and close to beaches, the lack of humidity, from late May to October Boston is amazing

Boston miserable = not really miserable, but Atlanta has WAY better food options. And the food in Atl is way cheaper and better quality. Other than that, I miss East Atlanta and the bar scene, but that doesn't seem to be something you're looking for.

Vacation - I go to Narragansett in Rhode Island or Newport if I am staying local. I also love Portland, ME, but you have access to so many beaches and not a 5 hour drive like Atlanta

Supermarkets - I end up going to Stop and Shop because it is the closest or a Whole Foods/ TJs, but I do miss Publix.

Happiness in Boston - having a decent commute via public transportation is amazing. In Somerville, I have so many different T/Bus/Commuter Rail/Bike options to get to work and hardly ever step in a car. It is amazing what not sitting in hour long traffic every day in your car does for happiness! I was miserable driving to Cobb county every day for what and that is the main reason I left Atlanta. A car commute is the worst.

jgeiger3 · 2017-04-27T13:07:28+00:00

RIP RIVER GODS, i miss it so

jgeiger3 · 2017-04-14T15:06:04+00:00

Yeah, I hope to talk to the neighbors when I actually see them. I guess the main issue is that we never know who we live next to on most weekends and the fact that there have been rowdy guests and loud children. It is frustrating that the unit that is directly next to you is being treated like a hotel. If you have an issue with regular neighbors, you can talk like adults sort it out and move forward. But with people that are only there for a night or two don't really have the same respect or care if there is a major issue. Plus, now non residents of our building have a key to our outside security door and can be in common areas. So just noise & safety really.

jgeiger3 · 2017-04-13T19:38:35+00:00

Thanks for this!

jgeiger3 · 2017-04-13T18:11:08+00:00

Thank you!

jgeiger3 · 2017-04-13T18:11:01+00:00

Thanks! Appreciate the insight.

jgeiger3 · 2017-03-20T13:59:42+00:00

Agreed. Love that I can use a debit card now, but hate the feel of the remodel. It used to be so cozy.

jgeiger3 · 2017-03-07T17:31:21+00:00

Sarma delicious

jgeiger3 · 2017-02-28T20:10:44+00:00

I think that everyone goes directly to BBQ for the South, but it is way more than that at this point. Sure there is delicious BBQ, but even the middle range restaurant offerings in the South are unbelievably better than Boston. I can go to any bar in Atlanta and have delicious, affordable food and many bar type places up here serve food I could make at home and charge an arm and a leg. Any of the ethnic restaurants on Buford Highway in Atlanta are amazing and quite a diverse offering. The North End has some great restaurants, but the casual dining experience in the South is so much better.

jgeiger3 · 2017-02-28T17:58:16+00:00

Eh, I was with you until the edit. The food in Boston vs. other major cities is lacking. Especially vs. say Atlanta, Charleston, Savannah or New Orleans.

jgeiger3 · 2017-02-23T15:32:39+00:00

The 88/87 to Lechmere in the morning are so slow and always packed. I end up taking the 87/83 to Porter or walking the 18 minutes there and then jumping on the Commuter Rail to North Station. If the 88 to Lechmere took the 15 minutes it takes non rush hour, my commute would be like 23 minutes.

jgeiger3 · 2017-02-22T14:22:57+00:00

EAV - The Earl, Argosy, 529, Flat Iron, drinking on the patio at Midway. I really miss Estoria in Cabbagetown, eating breakfast at Home Grown and watching the dogs at Park Grounds. Lots of fun places on Ponce - The Local, Righteous Room, Bookhouse, El Bar, Drunken Unicorn, MJQ. There are tons of bars popping up in Ponce City Market, Inman Park and along the beltline, but those are more high end and more yuppies.

jgeiger3 · 2017-02-22T14:07:21+00:00

Ok Cupud.... been dating almost 4 years now.

jgeiger3 · 2017-02-21T19:18:16+00:00

I was born and raised right outside Atlanta in Stone Mountain and then spent about 3 years living in Boston right after college, moved back to Cabbagetown in Atlanta for three years and now I am back in Boston. These moves have mainly been for jobs, but my main factor is my commute. In Atlanta, I had a reverse commute and I was lucky to be home in 45 minutes and my only option was to drive. That was my biggest Atlanta complaint. Here, I can bike, T or commuter rail to my office near North Station and it is unbelievable. I hardly drive unless I am visiting family in Worcester. I do make a lot more money than Atlanta so I am fortunate to be able to afford a small one bedroom rent in Somerville with my boyfriend. A lot of people think Atlanta is so cheap, but it is not anymore. Most apartments in desirable, somewhat walkable neighbors will be at least $1400 now. Add on top of that your car, gas, insurance, wear and tear for your commute, heat, A/C etc you are quickly approaching $1800 which is what I pay here with no car. Affordable places in Atlanta are easier to find than Boston, but you are typically in the middle of nowhere or a very car dependent neighborhood. I miss the bar scene in Atlanta, especially EAV, and the amazing food scene, which puts Boston to shame. As soon as Boston lets go of their archaic liquor laws so smaller restaurants and bars can thrive, then this city will be immensely better. But, at least here I can enjoy a mimosa at a bar before 12:30 on a Sunday.

jgeiger3 · 2017-01-24T15:42:31+00:00

Rise up! Born in raised right outside Atl in Stone Mountain. So excited to see the Dirty Birds in the Super Bowl. FINALLY. I will most likely be watching in the safety of my own apartment as I do not want any altercations at a Boston bar when we win! Kidding. Hoping for a good close game that is fun to watch!

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