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Matthew M. housing

Bel Air South housing prices -when will it stop?

I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $120,721, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I overthinking this? Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Quinn Diaz
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. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Aaliyah Garcia
Came here for a job opportunity and stayed because it's not perfect but it works for me. The housing market is honestly hit or miss and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Megan G.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Highland. It's tough for what you get.

Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in marketing. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.

People: Generally decent. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Mexican.

Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Julian Bailey
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from Dallas about 15 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and school.

Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Decent public transit for the size
- Active local events and festivals

Cons that are real:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Limited entertainment options

Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are pricey, gas is better than expected.

Socially, I love the pace of life here. Hope this helps!.
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