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Housing in Lake Barrington compared to Miami
Anyone else feel this way? I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Is this normal for Lake Barrington?
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Adeline Myers
nah I disagree
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ellie_life
Weather-wise, the summers are hit or miss and winters are reasonable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Parker Watson
My experience has been mostly positive. it's improved dramatically in recent years. The only thing I'd watch out for is pet-friendliness. Other than that, Hope this helps!.
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Edward A.
Hot take but it's not perfect but it works for me. I know a lot of people disagree but after 8 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Victoria Murphy
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a contractor who relocated here from Chicago about 10 years ago. The main reasons were weather and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Four distinct seasons
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Property taxes are high
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are stable, gas is pretty good.
Socially, it was the best decision I ever made. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
I'm a contractor who relocated here from Chicago about 10 years ago. The main reasons were weather and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Four distinct seasons
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Property taxes are high
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are stable, gas is pretty good.
Socially, it was the best decision I ever made. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Valentina Flores
We moved here with our family and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Schools in Highland area are average. Kids love it here.
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Luke T.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's exactly what I was looking for. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Andrew Phillips
not my experience at all
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Connor L.
glad someone said it
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Jonathan Jimenez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from Miami and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Sunset. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Hope this helps!.
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Sunset. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Hope this helps!.
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Brooklyn
We moved here with our family and it was the best decision I ever made. Schools in Greenfield area are average. Kids love it here.
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Autumn
Came here for work and stayed because it's not perfect but it works for me. The nightlife is honestly pretty good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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chill_gianna86
following this thread
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Peyton Cooper
good to know, thanks
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