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Joshua Gray
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Dog-friendly places in Balm?
Hey, It's a a small town city with about 5,362 people. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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Genesis Cook
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value traffic, you'll love it. The safety is genuinely surprisingly good and I've found it exceeded my expectations. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Miami, be prepared for the culture shock. school system is completely different here. And Road conditions need improvement.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value traffic, you'll love it. The safety is genuinely surprisingly good and I've found it exceeded my expectations. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Miami, be prepared for the culture shock. school system is completely different here. And Road conditions need improvement.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Ryan Rivera
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Hope this helps!.
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Joseph White
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from San Diego and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in South. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in government. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in South. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in government. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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