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Allemaengel t1_j1sdeym wrote

Reply to comment by STEVE_HOLT___ in Planning on moving to the Tamaqua / Hometown area. What are some nice areas in this general vicinity? by STEVE_HOLT___

I don't know that area nearly as well but what I do know is that you need to do your homework diligently.

Both are actually IN the Coal Region unlike West Penn or the Mahoning Valley that are next to it.

Coal town housing tends to be really cheap, really old and filled with maintenance/renovation nightmares if you're planning to buy.

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STEVE_HOLT___ OP t1_j1sew51 wrote

I have no plans to buy property in the area, just renting. I guess with this in mind, the coal towns would be worth it for the cheaper prices.

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Allemaengel t1_j1tnhy9 wrote

In that case, yes. Just try to avoid the firetrap rodent/roach ones.

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