# New House **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [February 10, 2012, 1:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-house/220389 "2012-02-10T01:37:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![POOPRA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poopra/32/7188_2.png) [@POOPRA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/POOPRA)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2015, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-house/220389/121 "2015-01-03T19:32:09Z")
Looks like you did well on the sale congrats. No surprise with the current market in North Buffalo. Property sales on my street have gone way above what I ever would imagined as well in the past year. I don’t see them dropping anytime soon either with all the activity in the area. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2015, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-house/220389/122 "2015-01-04T00:07:12Z")
> [@POOPRA](#): > > Looks like you did well on the sale congrats. No surprise with the current market in North Buffalo. Property sales on my street have gone way above what I ever would imagined as well in the past year. I don’t see them dropping anytime soon either with all the activity in the area. Thank you and agreed on the prices around here. ---
**Author:** ![Harvey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/harvey/32/5069_2.png) [@Harvey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Harvey)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2015, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-house/220389/123 "2015-01-04T07:28:52Z")
Congrats! I moved up to the city a few months ago, and had the same experience with the market. We wanted a double in North Buffalo, with the idea that we’d rent half and live in half. After 3 bidding wars, and loosing the last house after offering 20k over the asking price we decided to just ante up and get a single family. I’m glad we did! I gave up a 1200 sq ft heated shop with a lift for a garage that barely fits two cars. I need to fix that! It seems like there is a trend of people coming in from the suburbs. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2015, 10:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-house/220389/124 "2015-01-04T10:52:19Z")
> [@Harvey](#): > > Congrats! I moved up to the city a few months ago, and had the same experience with the market. We wanted a double in North Buffalo, with the idea that we’d rent half and live in half. After 3 bidding wars, and loosing the last house after offering 20k over the asking price we decided to just ante up and get a single family. I’m glad we did! I gave up a 1200 sq ft heated shop with a lift for a garage that barely fits two cars. I need to fix that! It seems like there is a trend of people coming in from the suburbs. Thanks and I hope you love it around here too! ---
**Author:** ![Harvey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/harvey/32/5069_2.png) [@Harvey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Harvey)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2015, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-house/220389/125 "2015-01-04T11:43:01Z")
So far I like it. It’s nice being able to walk/run/rollerblade Deleware park. ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2015, 5:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-house/220389/126 "2015-01-05T05:04:26Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > LOL I am afraid that if the renovation takes too long the wife will make me live in the garage. Wait…you don’t live in the garage now? ---
**Author:** ![Mankthetank19](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mankthetank19/32/5295_2.png) [@Mankthetank19](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mankthetank19)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2015, 6:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-house/220389/127 "2015-01-05T06:06:18Z")
Pics of said house and garage or it didn’t happen 😉 ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2015, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-house/220389/128 "2015-01-05T06:35:29Z")
> [@Harvey](#): > > Congrats! I moved up to the city a few months ago, and had the same experience with the market. We wanted a double in North Buffalo, with the idea that we’d rent half and live in half. After 3 bidding wars, and loosing the last house after offering 20k over the asking price we decided to just ante up and get a single family. I’m glad we did! I gave up a 1200 sq ft heated shop with a lift for a garage that barely fits two cars. I need to fix that! It seems like there is a trend of people coming in from the suburbs. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2015, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-house/220389/129 "2015-01-05T07:28:07Z")
@Carbonfiberhooded Drew’s going to need some Cat6 cable run to that garage! ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2015, 7:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-house/220389/130 "2015-01-05T07:38:54Z")
> [@ProgRocker](#): > > @**[Carbonfiberhooded](http://www.nyspeed.com/member.php?u=78)** Drew’s going to need some Cat6 cable run to that garage! I actually have a great homerun cable that he can have. It contains 2 RG6 and 2 Cat5e with an over jacket. Pull that in some 1.5" conduit and voila. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2015, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-house/220389/131 "2015-01-05T07:41:27Z")
LED lights this time? @tpgsr ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2015, 9:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-house/220389/132 "2015-01-05T09:08:30Z")
> [@Harvey](#): > > Congrats! I moved up to the city a few months ago, and had the same experience with the market. We wanted a double in North Buffalo, with the idea that we’d rent half and live in half. After 3 bidding wars, and loosing the last house after offering 20k over the asking price we decided to just ante up and get a single family. I’m glad we did! I gave up a 1200 sq ft heated shop with a lift for a garage that barely fits two cars. I need to fix that! It seems like there is a trend of people coming in from the suburbs. Same experience. I’m closing on my house tomorrow but had to go in at $20k over the asking price to get it. (Negotiated down after inspection of course) It took 2 years to get this house and the frustrating part was finding out how many of the doubles were sold to investors who aren’t even living in the homes. ---
**Author:** ![95dime](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/95dime/32/7514_2.png) [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2015, 9:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-house/220389/133 "2015-01-05T09:31:18Z")
> [@Harvey](#): > > It seems like there is a trend of people coming in from the suburbs. because its cool and hip to be in the city while its being “reborn”. that and often times you can get more for your money in the city than being out in a nice area of the burbs if you don’t care about lot size. you guys can have it. there’s some awesome gems for houses but ill stick to rural living. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2015, 9:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-house/220389/134 "2015-01-05T09:56:20Z")
> [@95dime](#): > > because its cool and hip to be in the city while its being “reborn”. that and often times you can get more for your money in the city than being out in a nice area of the burbs if you don’t care about lot size. > > you guys can have it. there’s some awesome gems for houses but ill stick to rural living. I dont think you know what you are talking about. At all. Housing in the nice areas of the city is not cheaper compared to the suburbs by a long shot. We get your agenda and sorry some of us like living in social areas with culture in our lives. Did you not see my 2400sqft house just sold for 380k? Id hardly call that a bargain compared to a home in the sticks err sorry burbs. We live in the city because we enjoy the parks, dining, social atmosphere, culture, etc. I don’t need to judge or insult what you believe is ideal and you can in turn do the same. City is crowded enough. We are not having YET ANOTHER city vs sticks(burbs) debate in this thread. Start your own. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![evane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6bbea6/32.png) [@evane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/evane)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2015, 10:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-house/220389/135 "2015-01-05T10:28:07Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > I dont think you know what you are talking about. At all. Housing in the nice areas of the city is not cheaper compared to the suburbs by a long shot. We get your agenda and sorry some of us like living in social areas with culture in our lives. > > Did you not see my 2400sqft house just sold for 380k? Id hardly call that a bargain compared to a home in the sticks err sorry burbs. We live in the city because we enjoy the parks, dining, social atmosphere, culture, etc. I don’t need to judge or insult what you believe is ideal and you can in turn do the same. City is crowded enough. > > We are not having YET ANOTHER city vs sticks(burbs) debate in this thread. Start your own. > > Thanks ++ :tspry: ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2015, 10:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-house/220389/136 "2015-01-05T10:54:19Z")
:tup: ---
**Author:** ![95dime](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/95dime/32/7514_2.png) [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2015, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-house/220389/137 "2015-01-05T11:08:14Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > I dont think you know what you are talking about. At all. Housing in the nice areas of the city is not cheaper compared to the suburbs by a long shot. We get your agenda and sorry some of us like living in social areas with culture in our lives. > > Did you not see my 2400sqft house just sold for 380k? Id hardly call that a bargain compared to a home in the sticks err sorry burbs. We live in the city because we enjoy the parks, dining, social atmosphere, culture, etc. I don’t need to judge or insult what you believe is ideal and you can in turn do the same. City is crowded enough. > > We are not having YET ANOTHER city vs sticks(burbs) debate in this thread. Start your own. > > Thanks Who said I was judging or insulting? As for getting more bang for your buck in the city, I was not referring to homes like yours. I was referring to the averages in general. Damn, you need to relax. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2015, 11:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-house/220389/138 "2015-01-05T11:17:09Z")
> [@95dime](#): > > Who said I was judging or insulting? As for getting more bang for your buck in the city, I was not referring to homes like yours. I was referring to the averages in general. Damn, you need to relax. Im not looking to have a discussion about where people like to live in this thread. I apologize for a harsh response I just didn’t find you posting just to state its not what you would like necessary to the discussion we are having. ---
**Author:** ![Harvey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/harvey/32/5069_2.png) [@Harvey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Harvey)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2015, 11:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-house/220389/139 "2015-01-05T11:20:16Z")
> [@Paulo](#): > > Same experience. I’m closing on my house tomorrow but had to go in at $20k over the asking price to get it. (Negotiated down after inspection of course) It took 2 years to get this house and the frustrating part was finding out how many of the doubles were sold to investors who aren’t even living in the homes. Congratulations. It was exhausting for us. My wife would fall in love every time. All three that we lost were to cash buyers (i.e. investors). ---
**Author:** ![95dime](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/95dime/32/7514_2.png) [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2015, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-house/220389/140 "2015-01-05T11:26:22Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > Im not looking to have a discussion about where people like to live in this thread. I apologize for a harsh response I just didn’t find you posting just to state its not what you would like necessary to the discussion we are having. I didn’t post just to state what I would like. apparently you missed the majority of my post. city’s making progress. younger people like the idea of living in city that’s progressing. there’s more bang for your buck in areas of the city compared to areas of the burbs in finding a good home. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-house/220389.md?page=6) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-house/220389.md?page=8)