plot twist...trost has stock in a signage company, and removes them so his opponents have to spend more on replacements. Double win for him...

I do love books!!!

thats great as we would be happy to rent for a year to get settled into the area. How can I find out about these places for rent before moving there?

Thanks. Are those houses for rent or sale?

hmm i though east orange was upscale back in the day...that was many decades tho

feel safe walking and occasional crime is all that I believe can reasonably be asked for in any city. That is what we are looking for!

mmmkay....not being from or living there how on earth would I be on the inside of that joke? lol

thanks for explaining -rofl

thanks, one of the reasons I chose it. That;s my language. Forward momentum

to start just a short term place to figure things out. Then maybe a decent transitional house for rent until we actually buy. budget is flexible. Safety is most important

yeah, when we first arrive, we just want short-term accommodations to get settled in and be able to understand and determine where we actually want to live.

Wouldn't necessarily mind a year, but I am not a fan of apartment buildings.

sounds like Forest Hills is diverse, which is what we prefer when it comes time to buy.

in KC-K or Wichita (two largest cities in Kansas) doesn't matter where you live. Crime is ridiculous...and mindset...well let's say I will be happy to be back in the NE

>thanks, do they accept pets? do they do short-term leases, like a month or two?

thanks, do they accept pets? do they do short term leases, like a month or two?

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Is there a catch?

thanks, ironbound and forest hills seem to come up a lot

i prefer to hear from residents

ahahaha, then you know where I'm speaking of!

I think it takes about twenty years to see such areas begin to see development traction. Then another ten to get popping. So if this started in 2008, it might be on par with the norm.

Doesn't mean there are not opportunities for catalysts.

Interesting, looking up done info now.

When You say gap. How many are there now? Is there a big demand? Are the other ones thriving?

Are the apartments actually going in? Are people able to afford them? Are they in demand or was it a boom and now empty no matter what?

Something similar happened in Tampa Bay Florida. The housing book occurred and everyone wanted to be on there beach. So from Tierra Verde/ft DeSoto to Indian rocks beach north (the entire county up the gulf of Mexico) began to change.

Whereas, there were hotels, apartments, condos, retail shops all up and down the beachfront.

The comm hit and developers paid ridiculous prices for every. Single. thing.

They converted everything into condos. The first ones sold out, so more developers got them.

They overbuilt and what was once a great place to stroll the beach became something less exciting.

The problem was, many condos say empty. I left in 2014, not sure if it has fully bounced back yet.

But I get what you are saying.

I have some ideas, but of course, the plans and openness of the developers will determine what's possible.

Have local businesses gotten together to discuss this issue?

That would be the first step. Money talks. If they are willing to make lease commitments, there are options that is a win for everyone.

Sounds bad for you. I can't wait to get there!

Thanks, I kinda figured that. 🙄Someone once told me not to move to numbered streets.

What is considered the dividing lines for N/S and E/W parts of town?

thanks. I agree. Hence the original question. I would love to hear responses.

thanks