The Pros And Cons Of Where You Live

[Chaikel]

It's hard to really compare prices as the houses are comparable. The average UH house is typically much smaller and older often with detached garages. Plus they're harder to sell.  And the newer houses there have humongous tax bills.

For some people 100k, even over an x year mortgage isn't chump change, especially when it's 66% of the purchase price. People are willing to live in a slightly smaller, yet still very comfortable sized house and have a 50% lower monthly mortgage payment. I don't get the CHers who are paying 20-40k less to live there

[Dan]

For some people 100k, even over an x year mortgage isn't chump change, especially when it's 66% of the purchase price. People are willing to live in a slightly smaller, yet still very comfortable sized house and have a 50% lower monthly mortgage payment. I don't get the CHers who are paying 20-40k less to live there

There isn't a 100K difference in a comparable house.  A 150K UH house is probably 190K in Beachwood.
And taxes negate most of the rest.

[Chaikel]

There isn't a 100K difference in a comparable house.  A 150K UH house is probably 190K in Beachwood.
And taxes negate most of the rest.

OK, you've convinced me

[Barryg]

It's hard to really compare prices as the houses are comparable. The average UH house is typically much smaller and older often with detached garages. Plus they're harder to sell.  And the newer houses there have humongous tax bills.

Ppl also pay way more to rent in Beachwood so they can go to Beachwood public schools (and have b-day parties at Beachwood pool for a few bucks). I don't see how it would be almost a no brainer to rent out house for $1.9k/month instead of selling...

For some people 100k, even over an x year mortgage isn't chump change, especially when it's 66% of the purchase price. People are willing to live in a slightly smaller, yet still very comfortable sized house and have a 50% lower monthly mortgage payment. I don't get the CHers who are paying 20-40k less to live there

If mortgage is 50% lower but taxes are 50% higher the payment may be a few pesos less, but the house is worth $100k less!!!
Side note... CH gets better as the B___ streets end once you get to the S___ streets...

[whYME]

Awesome blog post about driving in NYC:
http://mapantsonfire.blogspot.com/2013/09/about-drivers.html

[YankyDoodle]

There isn't a 100K difference in a comparable house.  A 150K UH house is probably 190K in Beachwood.
And taxes negate most of the rest.

I agree that buying in UH may be shortsighted but I definitely disagree with this assessment.

[DovtheBear]

Awesome blog post about driving in NYC:
http://mapantsonfire.blogspot.com/2013/09/about-drivers.html

Great!
Last big paragraph was the best. Also worth reading the Type C Drivers. All true! 

[ayman]

Lol +1
I think all nyers have truly experienced s/t similar to wats described.

[Dan]

I agree that buying in UH may be shortsighted but I definitely disagree with this assessment.

Like I said, it's tough to find real comparables.

[yehuda S]

Where would someone start looking if he is thinking of moving to CLE?

In terms of house (and job) hunting? Someone told me a while back that detached homes there could be found for about $100k. Is that still true?

[Dan]

Where would someone start looking if he is thinking of moving to CLE?

In terms of house (and job) hunting? Someone told me a while back that detached homes there could be found for about $100k. Is that still true?

Prices are definitely on the uptick.  Really depends on where you want to live.

Cleveland Heights has the cheapest housing and the most yeshivish community.  But it's older and less safe.  And taxes are high.

University Heights has cheap housing and shares shuls with Beachwood.  There are 4 massive shuls all next door to each other along with several other small options. 

UH has high taxes and poor services though lots of house bargains. 
Beachwood houses are pricier though property and income taxes are lower and services are top-notch.  By services I mean ambulance/fire/police response is under 60 seconds.  Beachwood plows your sidewalk free of charge.  Beachwood has is on-demand garbage pickup besides for the weekly pickup.  And there are no point of sale housing inspections unlike the mamzeirim in CH/UH.

Beachwood houses are also easier to rent/sell in the future as the school system is one of the best in the state versus UH having one of the worst.

But if you want something for $100K you'll probably have to settle on CH/UH.

[yehuda S]

Wow. Thanks for all this helpful info.

What can I expect to pay for a house in Beachwood? Roughly..

And are there homes available? Are there homes available for rent?

Also any idea how healthy the job market is?

[AJK]

What are you paying in Beachwood for a 4BR/3BA?

[Dan]

Beachwood:
http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/pmf,pf_pt/days_sort/41.503258,-81.489737,41.484518,-81.522138_rect/14_zm/_fm/d687d524f2X1-CR1rtgpzntoqi7h_15frhy_crid/

UH: http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/pmf,pf_pt/days_sort/41.503001,-81.503642,41.484261,-81.536043_rect/14_zm/_fm/d687f524f2X1-CR1rti3vlqfgckt_15frhy_crid/

CH: http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/pmf,pf_pt/days_sort/41.519069,-81.532996,41.500334,-81.565397_rect/14_zm/_fm/d6882524f2X1-CR1rti3vlqfhub1_15frhy_crid/

[Dan]

What are you paying in Beachwood for a 4BR/3BA?

175-350.

[Dan]

What can I expect to pay for a house in Beachwood? Roughly..

And are there homes available? Are there homes available for rent?

Also any idea how healthy the job market is?

What size house?

Yes, yes.

In what field?

[AJK]

175-350.

Nice house for that $300?

[Dan]

Nice house for that $300?

Yes.

[yehuda S]

What size house?

Yes, yes.

In what field?

I guess 3BR preferably detached with a garage.

IT & PT

[yehuda S]

I guess 3BR preferably detached with a garage.

Oh and preferably a ranch style.