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Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :
 
My wife and I currently own a condo in San Jose. My wife works in Saratoga 3.5 days a week and I work in San Jose sun-Thursday . I WANT A DAMN HOUSE! We're going to take a look at mountain house today. My question is Do any of you guys commute? If so does your family know who you are? We have no kids just a dog
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
I commute 80 miles round trip everyday. But I'm pretty lucky going from Vacaville to sac. I don't hit much traffic so it pretty quick and easy
 
Posted by 70stang351w (Member # 9948) on :
 
used to drive from discovery bay to sj that commute sucked, 2+hrs each way.

[ 2014-03-29, 09:26 AM: Message edited by: 70stang351w ]
 
Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :
 
Thanks guys. I just want my own house with my own yard. I hate going to the dog park and hearing woman scream at their dogs. Privacy over commuting
 
Posted by 70stang351w (Member # 9948) on :
 
how much are homes going for now down there?
 
Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :
 
I'm seeing on trulia high 300 to low 400 for a 10 year old home and 6k lot
 
Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :
 
3 b 2 1/2 bath
 
Posted by SF Coupe (Member # 1810) on :
 
A lot of guys I work with commute to where I work in Palo Alto. We all get to work between 6 and 6:30 so the morning commute for the commuters is not so bad. The afternoon commute is a nightmare for them. They can take 2.5-3 hours to get home. A lot of the time they just say fuck it and get a hotel. One of the guys in my group lives in Lodi, he rents a place in Mtn View and only goes home on Wednesdays and weekends. That is poor quality of life IMO.

Are you aware of the wind in Mountain House? I launch my boat at River's End a lot and that place is always very windy. I think it would get old quickly.
 
Posted by adower (Member # 5955) on :
 
Id hate commuting. I have a buddy that works 1 1/2 hours away from his job. That turns an 8 hour day into an 11 hour day.

If you have no other options job wise than I would go for it. But, I would be searching for something else on the side.
 
Posted by BUKSING (Member # 6594) on :
 
I also commute 80 miles a day round trip and have been doing it for 10 years. Not a big deal as long as you dont sit in traffic. If there was traffic, I wouldnt do it. I also drive my V as a DD and now my commute is fun.
 
Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
I live in Mountain House and commute to Sunnyvale. My advice... Don't fucking do it. The commute blows. I take the ACE train and it's a solid 2 hours one way from my front door to my desk. If I drive, it's anywhere from 1.5-2.5 hours depending on how shitty the traffic is. Average time if I leave at 5:30am is an hour and 40 minutes. If your wife has to go to Saratoga, fugghedaboutit, she's going to divorce you if you make her drive there.

It sucks so bad, we're moving back to Alameda County. Having a big house isn't that great when you're never home to enjoy it.

If you're deadset on moving out this way, my advice would be to rent out your condo and rent a place out here for a year. If you can survive it for a year and you're still ok with it, then buy.

[ 2014-03-29, 08:48 PM: Message edited by: wilit ]
 
Posted by 94 5.0 (Member # 6717) on :
 
I commute 120 miles a day....Not liking it. My wife and step daughter have a basically 0 mile commute. I rent and feel the same as the original poster. I saw something on Craigslist yesterday....rent to own homes.
 
Posted by ed650 (Member # 9897) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SantaClara_Cobra:
Thanks guys. I just want my own house with my own yard. I hate going to the dog park and hearing woman scream at their dogs. Privacy over commuting
Damn having to commute far and waste gas over a dog..
 
Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :
 
Well I did the math and there's not enough going in to savings. Too many cons vs pros it isn't happening. We'd be better off doubling down on a car note and buying in sj. Thanks for the input fellas. Those were some nice houses
 
Posted by Lemonade (Member # 3692) on :
 
If you get a chance, take the commute route/time you would be going to do and see what it is like. Friday nights going home are terrible.

Lems
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
I used to do 100 mile round trips to Richmond and concord but now doing 24k to 26k round trips for work takes a month to get back now [Eek!] but now I get to stay home for a month before I take off again. so all in all it's ok
 
Posted by adower (Member # 5955) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
I used to do 100 mile round trips to Richmond and concord but now doing 24k to 26k round trips for work takes a month to get back now [Eek!] but now I get to stay home for a month before I take off again. so all in all it's ok
Yeah, I think you're situation is a little different than his though. I remember you said that you did trucking? If so, you're actually making $ while driving. He wouldnt be.

At least you get a month off. I dont know what I would do with myself if I had a month off. [dance]
 
Posted by nasty93 (Member # 8935) on :
 
I commute 140 miles a day from Windsor to sf.been doing it for 15 yrs..union pipefitter with wife n kids..love where I live in the country here in Sonoma co..wouldn't change a thing.
 
Posted by 90GT510 (Member # 9199) on :
 
I commute 60-100 miles (depending on whether im running errands or not) a day, Monday thru thursday. My dd is a '07 gt stick shift and it does get tiring by the end of the day. I wish I had the luxury of not having to commute so damn much.
 
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on :
 
My buddy just move to mountain house nice houses there that commute will kill along the line. How much for the condo btw im in the market for one
 
Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by losbadgts:
My buddy just move to mountain house nice houses there that commute will kill along the line. How much for the condo btw im in the market for one
Not selling as of now but pm I'll give you some info
 
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SantaClara_Cobra:
quote:
Originally posted by losbadgts:
My buddy just move to mountain house nice houses there that commute will kill along the line. How much for the condo btw im in the market for one
Not selling as of now but pm I'll give you some info
K thanks
 
Posted by Z06-FTMFW (Member # 3164) on :
 
I commute about 102 miles a day, it sucks but you get used to it! Also it gets expansive, gas, gas and more gas!!!
 
Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on :
 
so far, i am blessed with an all BART commute, no driving at all.

but yeah, i wouldnt dread a commute from MH to saratoga...thats like work after work sittin in all that traffic.

[ 2014-03-31, 02:04 PM: Message edited by: fredfifty ]
 
Posted by 90GT510 (Member # 9199) on :
 
I wouldn't call an all Bart commute blessed. Driving ftw
 
Posted by 2T0NE (Member # 4216) on :
 
I live in carlsbad and i commute to san diego 5 days a week, if i didnt have a company vehicle i would Not this . Get a home close to work , or work close to home
 
Posted by 94 5.0 (Member # 6717) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by fredfifty:
so far, i am blessed with an all BART commute, no driving at all.

but yeah, i wouldnt dread a commute from MH to saratoga...thats like work after work sittin in all that traffic.
Thats why you have to leave work early so you can go to your next job!
 
Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 90GT510:
I wouldn't call an all Bart commute blessed. Driving ftw
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Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
feel sorry for anyone that commutes.

I live 1.5 miles from work and ride a bike 95% of the time, 10 minute bike ride.

I wouldn't want it any other way!
 
Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
feel sorry for anyone that commutes.

I live 1.5 miles from work and ride a bike 95% of the time, 10 minute bike ride.

I wouldn't want it any other way!
Yeah, you ride your bike? Good for you Cobraracer. [Razz]
 
Posted by Hungry Hippo (Member # 537) on :
 
It's not worth it. My commute went from 3 to 45 miles because I wanted a bigger garage and backyard. I don't mind the commute because I work off hours, but the quality of life out here is way worse. No good food, no decent services, no regional parks, no trees, my neighbors are all hoarders (2 people living in 4000sq/ft houses full of junk that park their expensive cars outside). Tomorrow, I have to drive an hour back into the actual bay area to get an alignment. Location is everything.
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
In my opinion, commuting is ok to a certain extent. I commute 26 mi one way and I think it's fine. I have a decent size house, big yard, etc, etc. and paid a decent price (compared to rising house prices today). If I were to live where I work (on the peninsula), I'd be paying double the price for an equivalent house. No bueno!

My point is, I would not commute more than 30 mi one way, especially if you are going the same direction with traffic. But if your commute is 30 mi or less and you are able to afford a home that fits your needs, then go for it!
 
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by wilit:
quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
feel sorry for anyone that commutes.

I live 1.5 miles from work and ride a bike 95% of the time, 10 minute bike ride.

I wouldn't want it any other way!
Yeah, you ride your bike? Good for you Cobraracer. [Razz]
I have 2 bikes now that are worth more each than most mustangs on this board [Frown]
 
Posted by 90GT510 (Member # 9199) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
quote:
Originally posted by wilit:
quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
feel sorry for anyone that commutes.

I live 1.5 miles from work and ride a bike 95% of the time, 10 minute bike ride.

I wouldn't want it any other way!
Yeah, you ride your bike? Good for you Cobraracer. [Razz]
I have 2 bikes now that are worth more each than most mustangs on this board [Frown]
Woah I didn't know cobraracer changed his screen name.
 
Posted by 2T0NE (Member # 4216) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Hungry Hippo:
It's not worth it. My commute went from 3 to 45 miles because I wanted a bigger garage and backyard. I don't mind the commute because I work off hours, but the quality of life out here is way worse. No good food, no decent services, no regional parks, no trees, my neighbors are all hoarders (2 people living in 4000sq/ft houses full of junk that park their expensive cars outside). Tomorrow, I have to drive an hour back into the actual bay area to get an alignment. Location is everything.
Damn, where do you live? LATHROP?
 
Posted by 2T0NE (Member # 4216) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
quote:
Originally posted by wilit:
quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
feel sorry for anyone that commutes.

I live 1.5 miles from work and ride a bike 95% of the time, 10 minute bike ride.

I wouldn't want it any other way!
Yeah, you ride your bike? Good for you Cobraracer. [Razz]
I have 2 bikes now that are worth more each than most mustangs on this board [Frown]
SO CAL FTW.
 
Posted by blackfifty (Member # 9023) on :
 
Rather pay more money for a house than burning the money on gas commuting or dying slowly in my car.
 
Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :
 
going on 11years commuting 80 mile round trip between daly city and the south bay. i would say this commute is very manageable given that the commute time is very predictable since 280 and 101 arent bad. my total commute time is typically around 1.5hrs a day. it also does help that work provides free EV car charging which helps reduce some of the commuting costs.
if youre commuting more than 2hrs a day, u should really consider the pros and cons. job better pay well and have a great future outlook. many are attracted to the low priced homes on the outskirts of the bay area but fail to account for the time lost in commuting and the actual cost to commute. gas aint cheap and wear and tear adds up. also think about the investment youre making since these remote areas tend to have less appreciation than a desired area and end up getting hit hard when the market goes to the shitter. try saving a few bucks for a few year to get you into a house in a better location than buying w/ very little down in a shitty area. that said, its totally understandable if the priority is to just get into a house regardless of location, best ROI, etc.
 
Posted by ECOboostin (Member # 4347) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by blackfifty:
Rather pay more money for a house than burning the money on gas commuting or dying slowly in my car.
I don't even consider it wasting gas. It's a waste of life.
 
Posted by FiveOhChuck (Member # 12588) on :
 
County jobs FTW [Cool]
 
Posted by rdiaz89 (Member # 12890) on :
 
i commute 72 miles a day round trip, not too bad. but toll everyday/gas/wear & tear DO add up [Frown] .
 




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