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Blue92
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Just curious what are some good areas to buy a home? I would be working in West Sacramento and my girlfriend would be in Downtown. We were looking at like Elk Grove and Rancho Cordova but I really have NO experience with these areas. Any insight?
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Natomas is more centrally located. Commuting from EG to downtown is the worst. New side of west sacs ok. I prefer placer county or Folsom regardless of where the job is if you want to live in the nice areas.
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Blue92
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We definitely want a nice area and willing to pay for that. I think we were looking more south of Sacramento considering it would be closer to my parents. But having to drive and extra 20 minutes, would be fine.
The commute is also a thing. I really do not want to spend and hour each way considering I have been spoiled with my current 10 minute drive for the last 8 years. So location and traffic do play a factor.
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If money is not an issue, you can live in southport in west sac, roseville has good areas and folsom, i would never live in elk grove, worst cops around here
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Sacramento area I would chose Folsom, roseville, rocklin, fair oaks, carmichael if you can afford them. Definitely dont do rancho cordova. What is your budget?
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Blue92
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What is your budget?
Ideally, we would like to be in the $400k range but willing to go into the 5's for the right home and area.
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Blue92
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We both have opportunities up there to make more than in San Jose and after searching for a home here in the South Bay, it just seems logical price wise for at least a few years.
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I'm a real estate agent here in the Sacramento area. If you don't already have one I'd be happy to help you. ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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We both have opportunities up there to make more than in San Jose and after searching for a home here in the South Bay, it just seems logical price wise for at least a few years.
I hear on that I just sold my house in los altos hills for good money an it was a shack.
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SLOWBACK 67
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How about those town houses they're building near down town? Like across the street from the River Cats stadium? They looked nice when I drove by.
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Blue92
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How about those town houses they're building near down town? Like across the street from the River Cats stadium? They looked nice when I drove by.
My girl is super into the new homes. She wants a open floor plan like the newer homes offer. All I care about is the garage and backyard. ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
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How about those town houses they're building near down town? Like across the street from the River Cats stadium? They looked nice when I drove by.
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adower
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What is your budget?
Ideally, we would like to be in the $400k range but willing to go into the 5's for the right home and area.
My wife and I are looking in the 400k range as well. You can get some pretty nice houses in the fair oaks/carmichael area (1700+ sq ft) for that range. You'll have to come up a bit more to get into the nicer parts of folsom, roseville, rocklin though.
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How about those town houses they're building near down town? Like across the street from the River Cats stadium? They looked nice when I drove by.
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Anyone that knowingly buys a place with a hoa should drive a prius an have to get rid of any v8 powered car.
Hate to say it man, but she is favoring these communities. Guess she should sell the S5. lol
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I had couple friends live in elk grove a few years back. Nice homes and it seems pretty calm. Keep cafords posted im also thinking of moving north as well.
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carmichael and fair oaks and citrus heights is a nice area to look at.
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South Natomas is where I stay at. 5 mins away from DownTown and West Sac.
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I'll second Folsom, Roseville and Rocklin. Fair Oaks and Orangevale have some nice areas. Elk Grove would be a terrible idea. Natomas has some nice areas, check in on the requirement for flood insurance before buying. Any newer suburbs you should also inquire about mello roos.
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I like Elk Grove.... I live in Laguna west, but the only issue is the traffic cops and owning a modified car. If I where to move I'd go to Rocklin or Roseville. I work in Roseville it's nice.
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Originally posted by Blue92:
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Originally posted by SLOWBACK 67:
How about those town houses they're building near down town? Like across the street from the River Cats stadium? They looked nice when I drove by.
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Anyone that knowingly buys a place with a hoa should drive a prius an have to get rid of any v8 powered car.
Hate to say it man, but she is favoring these communities. Guess she should sell the S5. lol
Just remember townhouse's , condos, an duplexes= affordable housing an you will likely have tons of renters living around you.
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JohnCM
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Not to mention HOA's
The worst if you're a car guy
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SLOWBACK 67
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How about those town houses they're building near down town? Like across the street from the River Cats stadium? They looked nice when I drove by.
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Anyone that knowingly buys a place with a hoa should drive a prius an have to get rid of any v8 powered car.
I hear ya. HOA fees suck and I couldn't own a house without a garage.
I do have a friend that lives in old town and her studio apartment is really nice. She has underground parking too. But shelling out 1600 a month in rent wouldn't sit well with me.
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