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Title: How do you like living in California??
Post by: OneMoreRep on April 10, 2012, 04:16:53 PM
I'm thinking about buying a home in California, but I don't know where exactly.

Any of you here know of the best places to live in within CA (LA, San Fran, San Diego, Anaheim, Santa Barbara, Beverly Hills, Burbank)?

Thanks,
"1"
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: Coach is Back! on April 10, 2012, 04:34:08 PM
I'm thinking about buying a home in California, but I don't know where exactly.

Any of you here know of the best places to live in within CA (LA, San Fran, San Diego, Anaheim, Santa Barbara, Beverly Hills, Burbank)?

Thanks,
"1"

Orange County. Corona Del Mar, Newport, HB, Laguna Beach.
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: The Ugly on April 10, 2012, 04:36:46 PM
Orange County. Corona Del Mar, Newport, HB, Laguna Beach.

I think he'd like Laguna the best.
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: DBX on April 10, 2012, 04:36:58 PM
I'm thinking about buying a home in California, but I don't know where exactly.

Any of you here know of the best places to live in within CA (LA, San Fran, San Diego, Anaheim, Santa Barbara, Beverly Hills, Burbank)?

Thanks,
"1"
calicornia is great , except for all the fags
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: Coach is Back! on April 10, 2012, 04:38:38 PM
I think he'd like Laguna the best.

I was going to say that but I didn't want to offend :D
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: The Ugly on April 10, 2012, 04:39:08 PM
calicornia is great , except for all the fags messicans.
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: Nails on April 10, 2012, 04:45:58 PM
i live in burbank, really quite area in los angeles, im next to DownTown Burbank, area is full of rich people so its very safe ... Disney stuido, NBC Studio, nickelodeon, and any other studio you can think of are almost all in burbank.

And Portos Bakery is alway full of Famous Homosexual movie stars, athletes and artist.... you will fit night in

And Burbank Athletic club is only $10 a month, and Dumbells go up to 150lbs 
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: OneMoreRep on April 10, 2012, 04:51:36 PM
I like areas that are safe, diverse, with a young population, close to the beach (as in a short walk), a great night life and beautiful homes (1-2 mil).

It doesn't matter to me whether it's heavily populated with Gay folk or not, we can work well with both ends of the spectrum. 

What I don't like is dirty looking streets, heavy crime etc..

"1"
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: The Ugly on April 10, 2012, 04:53:22 PM

What I don't like is dirty looking streets, heavy crime etc..

"1"

You can forget diversity then.
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: BayGBM on April 10, 2012, 04:54:18 PM
If you can afford to live here... live here.  8)
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: Nails on April 10, 2012, 04:56:34 PM
I like areas that are safe, diverse, with a young population, close to the beach (as in a short walk), a great night life and beautiful homes (1-2 mil).

It doesn't matter to me whether it's heavily populated with Gay folk or not, we can work well with both ends of the spectrum. 

What I don't like is dirty looking streets, heavy crime etc..

"1"


Pacific Ocean anywhere down the coast in los angles is toilet water , i havent swam in the ocean in over 15years and i lived/worked about 15min from it
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: BayGBM on April 10, 2012, 04:57:42 PM
Southern CA is fun to visit, but I prefer up North.  From wine tasting to sailing on the Bay... it doesn't get any better. 8)

if you are older and looking to retire Santa Barbara is way nice!
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: OneMoreRep on April 10, 2012, 04:58:39 PM
If you can afford to live here... live here.  I do.  8)

San Fran is beautiful.  It's pretty affordable compared to what I pay for in New York.  Bay, what about Beach Homes?  Are there beautiful beach homes there?

"1"
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: G_Thang on April 10, 2012, 05:01:18 PM
I like areas that are safe, diverse, with a young population, close to the beach (as in a short walk), a great night life and beautiful homes (1-2 mil).

It doesn't matter to me whether it's heavily populated with Gay folk or not, we can work well with both ends of the spectrum.  

What I don't like is dirty looking streets, heavy crime etc..

"1"

Pay close attention to this folks, esp the ones in places like Texas, Florida, etc.  You really don't want to see what a 250-300k home ( below is TX) looks like.  Part 2 isn't as bad.  I've seen nothing in San Diego to date that can compare to Chicago, Detroit, NY, etc.

Anyway, ultra cool place when you can slow down.

If you're on a budget, stay in TX.

 
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: BayGBM on April 10, 2012, 05:02:43 PM
San Fran is beautiful.  It's pretty affordable compared to what I pay for in New York.  Bay, what about Beach Homes?  Are there beautiful beach homes there?

"1"

No.  If you are thinking of "beach homes" then you are thinking of Southern California: Malibu, Newport Beach, San Diego, etc. But those places aren't known for being "young" "diverse" or great night life.  San Francisco is all of those things.
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: G_Thang on April 10, 2012, 05:11:12 PM
No.  If you are thinking of "beach homes" then you are thinking of Southern California: Malibu, Newport Beach, San Diego, etc. But those places aren't known for being "young" "diverse" or great night life.  San Francisco is all of those things.

 ???

From Oceanside - Imperial Beach you can find the young and hot.  In fact they find you when I think about it.  

You're just high on San Fran for the hot dog eating contests.  San Diego only has Hill Crest (Homo Nest).

You can find them near the beach straight getbiggers.


Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: G_Thang on April 10, 2012, 05:15:44 PM
Usually, I stay economical when it's comes to cars, but I figured I will splurge a bit in July with my new purchase.  With 1.9% financing, no real non-academic bills other than a lease, I'm going to style a bit for the ladies.

My man, Parker  8)
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: Natural Man on April 10, 2012, 05:20:52 PM
We get it homo, you want to bragg about your money, but still, you re a sinning egoistical attention whoring fag who -hopefull- wont have any offsprings. A nihilistic male wrapped in a diva's dress.
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: OneMoreRep on April 10, 2012, 05:24:55 PM
No.  If you are thinking of "beach homes" then you are thinking of Southern California: Malibu, Newport Beach, San Diego, etc. But those places aren't known for being "young" "diverse" or great night life.  San Francisco is all of those things.

Well, we (Husband and I) are both in our late 40's, so San Fran might be a better fit for us.

How long have you lived in San Fran Bay?

G_Thang, a 1-2 million dollar home in New York gets you something very modest.  We own a condo down in Tribeca, it's facing the Hudson River and has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and a nice balcony.  We both just feel that it would be nice to get away from the cold.

We do know that down in Texas, 1-2 Million dollars can get you a mansion, but the fact that it's so damn hot down there can become a problem, that and being too close to Mexico worries us due to the high crime rate.

"1"
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: OneMoreRep on April 10, 2012, 05:25:36 PM
We get it homo, you want to bragg about your money, but still, you re a sinning egoistical attention whoring fag who -hopefull- wont have any offsprings. A nihilistic male wrapped in a diva's dress.

Uber,

Are you talking about me?

"1"
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: The Ugly on April 10, 2012, 05:29:24 PM
 We both just feel that it would be nice to get away from the cold.
"1"

San Francisco isn't exactly known for its warmth.
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: G_Thang on April 10, 2012, 05:37:14 PM

G_Thang, a 1-2 million dollar home in New York gets you something very modest.  We own a condo down in Tribeca, it's facing the Hudson River and has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and a nice balcony.  We both just feel that it would be nice to get away from the cold.

We do know that down in Texas, 1-2 Million dollars can get you a mansion, but the fact that it's so damn hot down there can become a problem, that and being too close to Mexico worries us due to the high crime rate.

"1"

I'd have to steal from Chaos to afford an $1M home right now.  Someone told me that in NY you don't pay for the square footage but the business life, esp if you are a professional.  I'm sure the same can be said about San Fran.  

Chula Vista (right near the border) and the rest of Southern Cali have as many Mexicans per square populated block as Texas.  

I guess what works for your husband and you?
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: LittleJ on April 10, 2012, 05:54:03 PM
I loved it in Cali but I live in Waikiki at the moment. I think you should move to Santa Monica. Lots of meat for you and your husband ;)
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: Smages on April 10, 2012, 06:22:23 PM
There are many different optiions within LA. My top two choices would be the Pacific Palisades or marina del Rey.  The palisades, where Arnold, Tom brady and many athletes and movie stars live is more residential. Marina del Rey you can walk to the beach, but will have either a condo or no hard. Also it's close to Venice,  so you have a few bums here and there.

http://www.redfin.com/CA/Malibu/18425-Coastline-Dr-90265/home/6850794

http://www.redfin.com/CA/Marina-Del-Rey/143-Westwind-Mall-90292/home/6783326
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: danabol on April 10, 2012, 06:41:25 PM

Pacific Ocean anywhere down the coast in los angles is toilet water , i havent swam in the ocean in over 15years and i lived/worked about 15min from it

wow most be shit lol  :o...

ide love too mave and live in cali BUT
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: danabol on April 10, 2012, 06:47:26 PM
San Francisco isn't exactly known for its warmth.

yeah i hurd this no foookin sun...

someone siad its not the place it used be pluss lots move there now to retire  :o
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: Bevo on April 10, 2012, 07:00:15 PM
Lots of getbig millionaires no doubt about it
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: Mawse on April 10, 2012, 07:07:52 PM
There are many different optiions within LA. My top two choices would be the Pacific Palisades or marina del Rey.  The palisades, where Arnold, Tom brady and many athletes and movie stars live is more residential. Marina del Rey you can walk to the beach, but will have either a condo or no hard. Also it's close to Venice,  so you have a few bums here and there.

http://www.redfin.com/CA/Malibu/18425-Coastline-Dr-90265/home/6850794

http://www.redfin.com/CA/Marina-Del-Rey/143-Westwind-Mall-90292/home/6783326

I live in MDR and you can't really compare it to the Palisades, the marina is nice but Palisades is a way better choice if you can afford it.
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: illwill on April 10, 2012, 07:38:58 PM
yeah i hurd this no foookin sun...

someone siad its not the place it used be pluss lots move there now to retire  :o


There's sun lol But it is cold & windy at times.  WC Fields once said, "The coldest winter he's ever spent was a summer in San Francisco"

one-more-rep,

As Bay said, SF sounds like a good fit for you. Or perhaps the south bay - Palo Alto, San Jose, etc which is the capitol of Silicon Valley.
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: Hurricane Beef ! on April 10, 2012, 07:45:05 PM
If you can afford to live here... live here.  8)

Bay,

You stated " afford. "  Can you give some insights into costs, wages and how they compare to other areas of America.

THE BEEF
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: diamondcut on April 10, 2012, 07:51:24 PM
Bay,

You stated " afford. "  Can you give some insights into costs, wages and how they compare to other areas of America.

THE BEEF

cost of living is higher in california but the wages are slightly higher than other areas of the country to accomodate for the increase in cost.

however it does not fully compensate for the difference because the differences is huge in terms of real estate. good luck finding a decent place to live in SF if you don't make less than 250k a year
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: tommywishbone on April 10, 2012, 07:53:31 PM
It's fine. I'm in charge of everything out here, so call before you show up.
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: Hurricane Beef ! on April 10, 2012, 07:54:35 PM
cost of living is higher in california but the wages are slightly higher than other areas of the country to accomodate for the increase in cost.

however it does not fully compensate for the difference because the differences is huge in terms of real estate. good luck finding a decent place to live in SF if you don't make less than 250k a year

Fucken, wow. THE BEEF had no idea.

THE BEEF
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: OneMoreRep on April 10, 2012, 08:11:37 PM
Lots of getbig millionaires no doubt about it

None of that, just hard working people that have been blessed enough to survive some of the worst economic times this country has seen over the last 20 years.

New York is beautiful, but after a while, you get tired of the long winters and lack of beautiful beaches.

"1"
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: illwill on April 10, 2012, 09:35:27 PM
None of that, just hard working people that have been blessed enough to survive some of the worst economic times this country has seen over the last 20 years.

New York is beautiful, but after a while, you get tired of the long winters and lack of beautiful beaches.

"1"

Just don't fool yourself into believing the beaches in SF are beautiful.  They're not.  Santa Cruz is where most go but even there does not compare to southern california beaches.   All in all, you can't go wrong with so much to do with such a short drive away; 4 hours to the snow, 1 hour to Santa Cruz, 3 1/2 hours to Yosemite, 6-7 hours to L.A. and so forth....
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: hangclean on April 10, 2012, 11:48:37 PM
SF is amazing.  I have lived here for 12 years and it's been the best 12 years of my life.  It's expensive as fuck, but worth every penny.
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: BayGBM on April 11, 2012, 10:36:21 AM
Fucken, wow. THE BEEF had no idea.

THE BEEF


The 3 least expensive homes in SF (…still not very inexpensive)

Every time we write about the most expensive homes in the city, readers suggest we also cover the least expensive. We understand the sentiment: if we could afford to buy in SF, we too would need the low end of the spectrum. But a review of that low end shows us a) we can’t really afford these or  b) we maybe don’t want them anyway. For, as readers will see, the question of whether these homes are “a good buy” isn’t answerable with a clear “yes” or decisive “no.”

The properties don’t make quite the spectacular slide show their pricey counterparts do, either.

But we press on.

In our research, we tried at first to find single-family homes under $350K in San Francisco proper. Finding none on the MLS, we instead chose condos and town-homes. We excluded luxury time-shares  and also senior-only listings.

Here then are the 3 least expensive listings in the city of San Francisco now. Are they deals? Depends a lot on what you consider “worth the money.” Take a tour and let us know in the comments...

http://blog.sfgate.com/ontheblock/2012/04/11/the-3-least-expensive-homes-in-sf-still-not-very-inexpensive/?tsp=1
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: Tito24 on April 11, 2012, 10:39:45 AM
i love the sun the women the bodybuilding culture
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: dr.chimps on April 11, 2012, 10:43:23 AM
Been to SF a couple of times. Really nice place. A bit coolish, temp-wise, but a great walking-around town. Found an amazing record (cd) store, food was good, and no problems finding a pub.
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: tbombz on April 11, 2012, 01:11:58 PM
I'm thinking about buying a home in California, but I don't know where exactly.

Any of you here know of the best places to live in within CA (LA, San Fran, San Diego, Anaheim, Santa Barbara, Beverly Hills, Burbank)?

Thanks,
"1"

my ideal would be having both a downtown loft in san francisco, and a house on a golf course just outside of town.  go back and forth between the two.
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: tommywishbone on April 11, 2012, 01:13:07 PM
Been to SF a couple of times. Really nice place. A bit coolish, temp-wise, but a great walking-around town. Found an amazing record (cd) store, food was good, and no problems finding a pub.

and you didn't call?
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on April 11, 2012, 02:00:44 PM
it was a fun place to live for 20 years.  Loving it up here in the PNW.  Little cloudier , lots of rain now, but people are way nicer than socal.
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: King Shizzo on April 11, 2012, 02:35:34 PM
If you can afford to live here... live here.  8)
Isn't that the gay capital of the U.S.? 
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: Hurricane Beef ! on April 11, 2012, 07:59:31 PM

The 3 least expensive homes in SF (…still not very inexpensive)

Every time we write about the most expensive homes in the city, readers suggest we also cover the least expensive. We understand the sentiment: if we could afford to buy in SF, we too would need the low end of the spectrum. But a review of that low end shows us a) we can’t really afford these or  b) we maybe don’t want them anyway. For, as readers will see, the question of whether these homes are “a good buy” isn’t answerable with a clear “yes” or decisive “no.”

The properties don’t make quite the spectacular slide show their pricey counterparts do, either.

But we press on.

In our research, we tried at first to find single-family homes under $350K in San Francisco proper. Finding none on the MLS, we instead chose condos and town-homes. We excluded luxury time-shares  and also senior-only listings.

Here then are the 3 least expensive listings in the city of San Francisco now. Are they deals? Depends a lot on what you consider “worth the money.” Take a tour and let us know in the comments...

http://blog.sfgate.com/ontheblock/2012/04/11/the-3-least-expensive-homes-in-sf-still-not-very-inexpensive/?tsp=1


Bay is it out of line to ask the avg price of houses in your neighborhood?

THE BEEF
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: BayGBM on April 11, 2012, 08:22:28 PM
Bay,

You stated " afford. "  Can you give some insights into costs, wages and how they compare to other areas of America.

THE BEEF

Bay is it out of line to ask the avg price of houses in your neighborhood?

THE BEEF

Do I look like your research assistant?  In the time it took you to post the above, you could have clicked your mouse and found the average price of houses in any neighborhood in the country.
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: Soul Crusher on April 11, 2012, 08:56:28 PM
There are many different optiions within LA. My top two choices would be the Pacific Palisades or marina del Rey.  The palisades, where Arnold, Tom brady and many athletes and movie stars live is more residential. Marina del Rey you can walk to the beach, but will have either a condo or no hard. Also it's close to Venice,  so you have a few bums here and there.

http://www.redfin.com/CA/Malibu/18425-Coastline-Dr-90265/home/6850794

http://www.redfin.com/CA/Marina-Del-Rey/143-Westwind-Mall-90292/home/6783326

 Went to Cali last year and visited family for the first time in pacific palisades.    my god - heaven on earth landscape wise. 

a far cry from the. Bronx new York where I live for sure.  My idea of the beach is looking at fat puerto ricans on orchard beach in the Bronx in bikinis screaming at their kids and downing beers and hot dogs. 
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: G_Thang on April 11, 2012, 09:19:23 PM

The 3 least expensive homes in SF (…still not very inexpensive)

Every time we write about the most expensive homes in the city, readers suggest we also cover the least expensive. We understand the sentiment: if we could afford to buy in SF, we too would need the low end of the spectrum. But a review of that low end shows us a) we can’t really afford these or  b) we maybe don’t want them anyway. For, as readers will see, the question of whether these homes are “a good buy” isn’t answerable with a clear “yes” or decisive “no.”

The properties don’t make quite the spectacular slide show their pricey counterparts do, either.

But we press on.

In our research, we tried at first to find single-family homes under $350K in San Francisco proper. Finding none on the MLS, we instead chose condos and town-homes. We excluded luxury time-shares  and also senior-only listings.

Here then are the 3 least expensive listings in the city of San Francisco now. Are they deals? Depends a lot on what you consider “worth the money.” Take a tour and let us know in the comments...

http://blog.sfgate.com/ontheblock/2012/04/11/the-3-least-expensive-homes-in-sf-still-not-very-inexpensive/?tsp=1


Is there such a thing as "San Fran Proper"?  I've seen fixers 4-5 miles South, which were $300,000 family homes.

If I relocated to San Fran for more money, could I hangout with you?  :-X
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: G_Thang on April 11, 2012, 09:21:25 PM
Went to Cali last year and visited family for the first time in pacific palisades.    my god - heaven on earth landscape wise. 

Hot girly soccer players in that area too.
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: FAST LANE on April 11, 2012, 10:08:10 PM
LOL at San Fran having better nightlife than San Diego  ::)
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: Bevo on April 11, 2012, 11:48:13 PM
Went to Cali last year and visited family for the first time in pacific palisades.    my god - heaven on earth landscape wise. 

a far cry from the. Bronx new York where I live for sure.  My idea of the beach is looking at fat puerto ricans on orchard beach in the Bronx in bikinis screaming at their kids and downing beers and hot dogs. 

If it's Los Angeles just replace puerto ricans with mexicans and illegal central Americans. These filthy bastards fucked up California..
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: Cleanest Natural on April 11, 2012, 11:58:07 PM
San Francisco is nice, Sand Diego as well ... LA are not so IMO. I did however enjoy the coast. I also think Northern California is much nicer.
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: BigCyp on April 12, 2012, 03:04:29 AM
gayer than a skinny white chocolate spermacchatio with rainbow sprinkles
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: Cleanest Natural on April 12, 2012, 03:34:27 AM
gayer than a skinny white chocolate spermacchatio with rainbow sprinkles
spermacchiato ... noted  ;D

this and bedazzled thong haha
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: BigCyp on April 12, 2012, 03:36:53 AM
spermacchiato ... noted  ;D

this and bedazzled thong haha

hahaha bedazzled thong is one of the all time great lol

Who came up with that shit?
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: Cleanest Natural on April 12, 2012, 03:47:08 AM
hahaha bedazzled thong is one of the all time great lol

Who came up with that shit?
dunno but it is def divine inspiration .. get's me teary eyed every time
Title: Re: How do you like living in California??
Post by: Hurricane Beef ! on April 12, 2012, 05:55:05 AM
Do I look like your research assistant?  In the time it took you to post the above, you could have clicked your mouse and found the average price of houses in any neighborhood in the country.


Lol . . . son, you are correct.

THE BEEF