looking at a house on red haven road, in Columbia.

It's not far from snowden river parkway.

For the people who live in the area, is the area yay or nay?

http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en...=16&iwloc=addr

 

Thats a pretty decent area from what I remember Jeffie.

 

Columbia for the most part is nice, but this neighborhood is a bit older, houses were build in the late 70s early 80s.

 

Hey Jeffie. That area isn't horrible but a real estate agent I was talking with says that certain parts of Columbia are depreciating due to an influx of section 8. Just some food for thought.

 

bro thats liek 5 mins from my house!!!

 

it's that bad!!!!

 

Thats a pretty decent area Jeffie. How did the house look?

 

LMAO! this guy

 

I looked at a smaller older townhouse, didn't expect much even my agent was like are you sure you want to see it since its smaller? both me and linh were surprised, 3 bedroom 2/1 bath, only down side is its 40 miles from work.
Odenton is 17.

there's also a house in Odenton right down the street from where I live. not as nice as the columbia house, but it has a nicer yard and a deck. the Columbia house has no yard other then the grass out front. no deck either. =(

 

Meaning you got to watch out for your wheels!

 

Garages FTW!!!

 

section 8 housing is more toward the mall! You'll be aightttt. And that's also 7 min from my house!!! I'd say do it! Everything is pretty close in that area as far as shopping centers and if you don't like chain Resturaunts you're only 12 min away from old ellicott city. Goodluck!! Hope to see your z in the area

 

I know. Im pretty familiar with that neighborhood. The area is pretty good, but like you said the homes are slightly older. It really depends on the condition of the house. GEt a good home nspector or walk it with someone who is familiar with building and construction.

Roof/water penetration, structure (foundation), and home systems (HVAC, electrical) are the most important things to look at. If most of that has been kept up and maintained you should be ok. Changing cabinets, appliances, fixtures, etc. is the easy part and adds quite a bit of value.

 

Oh yeah they are, right down the street from me! Plus it seems like alot of people are holding on to their condos as rental properties and don't give a **** who they rent to around here.

 

Hey, it's bad enough I have to sleep with a Viet person let alone live next to one.

 

My Z would just add another one to the list of Zs in the Columbia area, nothing special, at least we'd have more reason to do Columbia meets.

The main thing that makes me think twice about the home is 80 mile round trip to work, (edgewater) and also rising rates. If the rates go up, the house prices go down. So, to hold off, or to buy now? I don't know.

 

You'd be near the Home Depot (my weekend gig) if you live near Snowden River. So if you're in to home repair at least that's a plus, right?

 

double the pho!

j/k, if you move here, breakdance and martial arts lessons commence! If someone tries to steal ur wheels, u kung fu chop them in the neck and ill headspin on their stomachs!

columbia meets every week!

 

...at the Pho Dat Thanh!

 

omg i love your thinkin