One of the things that interests me about your move is what stories you will find when you start meeting your neighbors and making friends. How are their lives the same, or different, from the opportunities and events that shape us here in N. America? How are their lives shaped by the access to services that they have? How are their attitudes about taxes, laws, childcare, food and so on. I think you bring a wealth of perspective to this. . . .and of course, you know me, tell me about the food, the markets and the farmers?
Exactly. It's a large part of what I want to do. I don't see much of it out there. At least not in English. It probably has to do a lot with the language barrier, which I am working hard to break.
I see how people react to "foreigners" here -that only means someone new to their space. I cannot imagine you and Melisse will be received badly. I believe you guys will be a hit! You are too much fun and full of positive ideas. I think you will attract the most amazing neighborhood friends. I cannot wait to hear all about it.
One of the noticeable things in real estate world of N. California, is the term "up-and-coming." This term is usually phrased to buyers of a slightly higher income level than the current residents which will allow for the amount of repairs needed on a place. And you will see the effort of this attempt while walking the neighborhood. One or two nice homes on a street of houses in poor condition. Even ten to twenty years later, revisiting those neighborhoods where real estate agents are still trying sell me on, I have yet to see one that actually revitalized itself. And much like your Skid Row, it seems the conditions have gotten worse. I don't know what the answer is for it.
One of the things that interests me about your move is what stories you will find when you start meeting your neighbors and making friends. How are their lives the same, or different, from the opportunities and events that shape us here in N. America? How are their lives shaped by the access to services that they have? How are their attitudes about taxes, laws, childcare, food and so on. I think you bring a wealth of perspective to this. . . .and of course, you know me, tell me about the food, the markets and the farmers?
Exactly. It's a large part of what I want to do. I don't see much of it out there. At least not in English. It probably has to do a lot with the language barrier, which I am working hard to break.
Came here to say the same thing. I'm interested in the "big picture" stuff, of course, but want to hear these stories as well..
I see how people react to "foreigners" here -that only means someone new to their space. I cannot imagine you and Melisse will be received badly. I believe you guys will be a hit! You are too much fun and full of positive ideas. I think you will attract the most amazing neighborhood friends. I cannot wait to hear all about it.
One of the noticeable things in real estate world of N. California, is the term "up-and-coming." This term is usually phrased to buyers of a slightly higher income level than the current residents which will allow for the amount of repairs needed on a place. And you will see the effort of this attempt while walking the neighborhood. One or two nice homes on a street of houses in poor condition. Even ten to twenty years later, revisiting those neighborhoods where real estate agents are still trying sell me on, I have yet to see one that actually revitalized itself. And much like your Skid Row, it seems the conditions have gotten worse. I don't know what the answer is for it.