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keepsitreal6969 t1_j86sxk1 wrote

Reply to comment by LDNbisKIT in Moving From Dallas to Worcester in a month - Any advice regarding housing, do’s & dont’s and generally anything that would be helpful is much appreciated. by LDNbisKIT

You most likely won’t be able to afford anything in Worcester in a safe neighborhood for that

Edit: you won’t be able to afford not most likely

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ajohnson2371 t1_j86xw9y wrote

You might be surprised though. Our second floor of a two decker is at the upper end of his range, in the 01606, and is quite nice. All depends on what you find and where.

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keepsitreal6969 t1_j871x2i wrote

Not many single bedrooms on a second floor of a mutlfamily

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DareToSee t1_j88jf9u wrote

But if you can get a 2 bedroom for the same budget in a safe place, Im sure OP can make use of an office

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keepsitreal6969 t1_j8b3u2j wrote

Unlikely to find that in a good neighborhood

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ajohnson2371 t1_j8fmgbq wrote

We found that. Two bedrooms plus a smaller room that works as an office when I work from home. And it's in the '06.

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LDNbisKIT OP t1_j87k275 wrote

>01609

Sorry, I missed this - Mainly looking for safety, and access to do/see different things. I can drive to explore things closer to the center of town or outside of it. But moving there without seeing it is pretty difficult so I want a stable base initially as I learn about the city.

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bemest t1_j88efbj wrote

01609, look for listings near WPI, Worcester State and Tatnuck Square, or Newton Square. In MA “squares”. Are the neighborhoods within a few blocks of a named intersection.

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LDNbisKIT OP t1_j88qros wrote

This is helpful since I had no idea that was the case. Thank you!

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LDNbisKIT OP t1_j86tipa wrote

Bollocks. I figured that was the case and was throwing up a Hail Mary. Assuming I move further north in hopes of striking oil in that range or just increase it, which I can do but don’t really want to. Good to know, appreciate the insight!

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keepsitreal6969 t1_j871zk5 wrote

Ya I’m just being honest. Worcester is getting expensive

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LDNbisKIT OP t1_j873zow wrote

Nah I appreciate it. It’s far more expensive than Dallas. Just requires some extra effort now to find a suitable place to live is all.

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abvmarie t1_j877a84 wrote

Recently moved to worcester I was renting a STUDIO near boston $1600 and moved into a condo with a mortgage of 1300! Worcester is FAR safer than boston area but agree with looking at outskirts for great deals I have a friend who lives in Leominster (a bit far but north) and she pays 1300 for a one bedroom

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LDNbisKIT OP t1_j87aowh wrote

Hey that’s great! Congrats on your home ownership. Seems like I’m going to have to do that, unfortunately. I can up my budget but I don’t want to be house poor or have no life. Thanks for sharing!

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