L.A.
Out of context: Reply #21
- Started
- Last post
- 110 Responses
- shellie0
im getting ready to buy some property right now. hoping to close before the end of the year. lets just say 450-500 doesnt really buy the american dream in los angeles county anymore. im getting kind of bummed out about the property ive been seeing and i refuse to buy a condo.
do your research if you're looking to buy here. you might not be happy with what you can afford compared to what you can afford where you are. property prices are very inflated. even 3 bedroom houses in inglewood and compton are going for 400k. but, depending on your situation that may not be a problem at all for you.
I saw some brand new condos in maina del rey that were laughable as far as size, and the smallest was going for 400k to live in a giance cement block on the 4th floor with units on all sides. the one i said i could deal with living in was 800k. it wasnt even that great.
I am self employed but get steady full time work at freelancer rates from 3 different design firms in LA. My fiance work full time. but we have a whole lot saved and a lot of family support.