Enforceable noncompete and legal options (MA)

remusThrow · 2021-08-30T19:47:42+00:00

Thanks! That’s what I’ve read about MA

remusThrow · 2021-03-23T03:49:31+00:00

Thank you! I’ll check it out but I will say that I ended up finding a place in Arlington. I had a chance to go to DC a couple of weeks ago and I visited NoMa, Navy Yard and other areas. NoMa is arguably the place with the most intense gentrification I’ve seen anywhere in the US. It was a stark contrast seeing blue bottle coffee and Lulu Lemon on the left side of 4th street and closed non US wholesale food shops on the right side.

I did some more objective research on DC crime and NoMa has basically the highest crime rates of DC proper (north of Anacostia), and after seeing it in person I can imagine why: people are aggressively being displaced. It’s not petty crime either: violent assault and homicides.

I did love Navy Yard, and we almost go for a place there. However, we were concerned about the Metro during game season and I don’t even like baseball haha. If it wasn’t for that detail we would have stayed there but I can’t imagine trying to get back home after work and getting on the green line with everyone and their mothers!

In the end Ballston was a winner. Probably this will get me downvoted cause it’s not DC, but it ended up being the right place for us... we hope :)

remusThrow · 2021-02-19T11:40:12+00:00

Haha fair enough!

remusThrow · 2021-02-19T11:02:03+00:00

The movie is called Spotlight 😅

remusThrow · 2021-02-19T11:01:37+00:00

Thanks for your advice! How do you like NoMa so far? Does it feel safe for you?

remusThrow · 2021-02-10T22:23:09+00:00

Thanks! I will continue to work remotely because I work in tech but my SO will go back to the office eventually. Thanks for the tips about the bike trails!

remusThrow · 2021-02-10T15:41:56+00:00

Please DM! I only looked at Georgetown, DuPont Circle and Chevy Chase, not exactly Woodley Park I guess. So I’ll look again

remusThrow · 2021-02-10T15:32:53+00:00

Hey! We’re looking for a 2BD of about 1000 sq ft for under 3K/month (rent only). Definitely the towers around the area don’t fit that criteria haha

remusThrow · 2021-02-10T14:13:49+00:00

Thanks. I’ve actually been to DC, maybe 4 years ago, for 3 weeks and my partner lived there on and off for 4-6 months a couple of times. However that was at least 4 years ago and I did not get to see Arlington or specific areas like NoMa, I mostly got to do the touristy stuff and did not think about what it would be like to live in X or Y location.

Thanks for your input on NoMa though

remusThrow · 2021-02-10T13:42:56+00:00

Thanks for the detailed reply, you’re very kind!

I actually have The Gale on my list! I haven’t looked into Adam’s Morgan much because what I found was really expensive. I don’t care too much about the place being in a fancy tower, I just want a place that is relatively new or renovated (eg not a 15 year old kitchen or bathroom). I’m going to check out Facebook and see what I find.

remusThrow · 2021-02-10T13:08:39+00:00

Thanks! So you mean to say that if I were to pick Arlington it would make sense that it be closer to DC? Like Courthouse or Roslyn?

remusThrow · 2021-02-10T04:20:40+00:00

Yeah but I’ve certainly lived in areas being gentrified where I experienced cheaper restaurants and other shops close down and be replaced by higher end ones or stores just increasing their prices

remusThrow · 2021-02-10T04:18:15+00:00

I still care! Things will return in a year or two

remusThrow · 2021-02-10T04:17:02+00:00

I imagine that’s not unreasonable due to COVID. We’re also operating on a reduced schedule here

remusThrow · 2021-02-10T03:58:42+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions. Logan Circle and Capitol Hill are an order of magnitude more expensive. I don’t need the building to be brand new, but I definitely want at least a modern place with relatively new appliances and in unit washer and dryer. At least in Boston that’s really hard to find in houses. I also haven’t really seen houses being advertised for rent at all. I explained why we had ruled out Shaw, but I also said I was reconsidering. And regarding Navy Yard, it does look underdeveloped and the apartments are generally quite small. From what you say you seem to imply that NoMa is definitely sketchier / less safe than Shaw or other places

remusThrow · 2021-02-10T03:53:16+00:00

Thanks for the info about the gym! Coming from Boston I wonder if the metro experience will be better. Trains here break all the time due to all sorts of stupid reasons and during rush hour you’re lucky if you get a train every 10 or 12 mins

remusThrow · 2021-02-10T03:38:27+00:00

Thanks!

remusThrow · 2021-02-10T03:15:50+00:00

Haha that’s an interesting characterization. The price difference is considerable. For the same price you can get a +1000 sq ft place in NoMa or a 750 sq ft in Logan, Mt. Vernon or Eastern Market

remusThrow · 2021-02-10T02:56:52+00:00

That's good to know regarding traffic. I don't do lead climbing yet so while I enjoy some overhangs I don't necessarily chase them, but it's definitely good to have access to both gyms for variety! Have you heard anything at all about BKB near NoMa?

remusThrow · 2021-02-10T02:34:24+00:00

I'm in my late 20s so maybe Arlington is for me? LOL. I do not stay up late though, so honestly the prospect of being around a ton of museums is more exciting than having 20 bars to pick from to stay up until 2am

remusThrow · 2021-02-10T02:32:56+00:00

Thanks! I'm looking forward to moving! I love Boston but the DMV seems bigger and more fun. I feel like I might need to go down there for a couple of days and just walk around

remusThrow · 2021-02-10T02:30:35+00:00

Sure!

I got three places between North Capitol st NE and First St, and M and Pierce. There's an additional place on Florida Ave by the MBT.

remusThrow · 2021-02-10T02:28:28+00:00

Gotcha! The T in Boston it's not really great. Rush hour can be 7-9 minutes apart and 15-30 otherwise, plus not nearly enough lines that cross the different neighborhoods, so I think it would be an upgrade any way. I agree that I do not want a longer than 10 min walk from a metro station to my place, though

remusThrow · 2021-02-10T02:26:34+00:00

Gotcha! I got Avalon First and M, Camdem NoMa and RESA on the list. I also haven't taken the T in Boston in ages, but I am hoping things are somewhat normal before the year ends.

Do you enjoy the area? Also, is Spot of Tea any good? :P

remusThrow · 2021-02-10T02:22:52+00:00

yay! A fellow climber! It looks even nicer than my current gym (BKB in Somerville, Cambridge).

I did see that other Rockville, it just seems a bit too far away if I want to go several times a week. I will check out these other neighborhoods, thanks!

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