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TWC is the only option available in my complex. So I guess I am kind of stuck with them. But Hulu sounds like a good idea. But what will I do about the internet?

I have a time warner cable and internet service and it costs me around $100.00 a month. I dont really watch much cable tv anyways except South Park and Jay Leno and Jon Stewart and am thinking of cutting some costs here. Are there any cheaper alternatives for internet in Cleveland? What about normal tv, if I get rid of the cable box will I still get some TV?

Newer homes are more attractive when you resell. New homes save money with efficiency and green building techniques. More Amenities. Fewer Repairs read this whole message. :) Why do you need to buy a HOUSE? Where are you getting this information about older homes? If a person keeps their home well maintained, its potentially could be better than new construction. I'm not understanding your thought process. So again, why do you need a new home?

Cleveland Heights is a nice neighborhood. But the houses there are very old. No newer properties. Again I dont know much but doesnt an old house have more maintainance issues unlike a new house? Not so much even the eastside. We were looking at a new construction subdivision last year in Richmond Heights where you can get a 1700 sq ft 3 bed, 2.5 bath house starting in the mid 140s. Just get outta Beachwood/Shaker if you don't have a child to send to school! Why does it have to be new construction? Why not an older building (ie built in equity) where you can just do minor renovation and turn it into the type of unit you want? Newer does not equal better. I bought my apartment for nothing and I mean nothing. Today, yes today, it's worth 12 times what I bought it for. Buying a house is not something you do to make a buck in a year. HGTV has warped people into thinking that. Buying a home is a long term investment. Richmond Hts :wtf: :wtf: :wtf: . You've really got to get out and explore Cleveland. Richmond Hts?? NO...just no! Downtown is a hot market, Shaker Square , Little Italy, Tremont, Cleveland Hts (Cedar-Fairmont & Coventry), Shaker Hts. (Van Aken Cooridor) Those are places where young folks live. Not EF'in RH!

So you think I am been watched then? I dont think that is a reason for me to panisk. I will just take it as a motivation to be extra vigilant.

Well I drive a red mini, fun cars I must add :) But you guys have given me a good idea here about buying a house. My lease ends in June and I may just be in the market for a starter home. May be cleveland heights, lots of young people seem to live there. or even richmond heights. What are some good resources to look for a house here? I can always search on this forum for those, which I will. I am sure this ques has been responded quite a few times in the travel and relocation section.

I am upset that they are running my plates all the time. I shouldnt have got the first ticket for expired license, I was out of country, I would have gone straight to the DMV and got it done.

My first ticket was going at 30mph at 25 mph on Euclid in Wickliffe. Second one was on Coventry the very next day going at 34mph at 25mph. Then day before yesterday I got another on Euclid in Wickliffe for License Plate expiration. How did he read that tiny sticker on the back anyways. Or was he just randomly running the plates and why my car? Anyways it was an honest mistake, I have been out of country in europe for a long time now and just recently got back. And then yesterday again they ran my plates found out that it was expired and then gave me ticket for not wearing belt. I guess I cant contest any of these tickets so am stuck with them.

Well my office is in Wickliffe, so no reason to live in beachwood or shaker heights. I currently reside at the hamptons opp the beachwood mall so I guess am a little biased towards the area and dont really know much about the other cleveland areas. What areas would you recommend for a single guy. If I look for a house I would look small (2 bed/2 bath) but newer construction. Not so much even the eastside. We were looking at a new construction subdivision last year in Richmond Heights where you can get a 1700 sq ft 3 bed, 2.5 bath house starting in the mid 140s. Just get outta Beachwood/Shaker if you don't have a child to send to school!

Wow this is amazing. I could easily afford any of these. May be I was looking at houses in the wrong places. I will take a look at these places over the weekend. I know shaker heights well, a friend of mine used to live there and the lake close by is beautiful. Um. Have you looked as Shaker Square or Lakewood (the unit in KJPs complex)? I would even say look at Cleveland Heights or Shaker Heights. This unit in Shaker Courts is available and a steal. http://realestateexperts2.ohio.remax.com/listings/ListingDetail_r4.aspx?LID=67669220&# Hell they have a view of my damn house! Thats a selling plus right there! Shaker Towers has two units available and the (western) views are killer! http://www.shakertowers.com/suites.html Plus it has a fabulous garden http://blog.cleveland.com/lifestyles/2008/08/shaker_towers_residents_cheris.html This unit in my complex. and I know you're not going to say I live in a "questionable" complex or neighborhood?! http://realestateexperts2.ohio.remax.com/listings/ListingDetail_r4.aspx?LID=67666313&#

I didnt mean to be rude or anything, I will be the first to admit that I dont know much about buying a house but listening to all the real estate woes from people, buying a house seems to be the wrong direction to go. What is the value of a starter home in this area. What is a starter house anyways? A 1 bed room house?

Even though this thread is not about traffic tickets, after getting 2 in 2 days I am still going to rant about them here. Why are there traffic cops all over the town !!! They are everywhere. I got a ticket for expired license plate and another for not wearing a belt (Actually he had pulled me over for expired license plate originally). Well I was wearing a belt but when he came over I removed it to pull stuff out of my jacket, so he gave me a ticket for that. But why would they run plates at random? This is my 4th ticket in Cleveland and I have never got tickets before. The first two were for speeding in a 25mph zones!!!

You guys are advising me to buy a house !!!! Is anybody in america buying a house except people on the HGTV shows. Dont you watch the news and all? Nobody is buying any real estate because getting a loan is close to impossible unless you have greater than 750 credit score. Are there houses out there for $18,000. Sure there are? But what kind of neighborhood is that. And what will the value of this house be 2 years from now if I lose my job. If I have to buy a house it doesnt make any sense to buy something so ridiculously cheap. I have been looking at Howard Hanna and a decent house would cost around $250,000 for a 2 bed/2 bath place. Thats 50 grand for 20% down payment. May be I should get a MBA with all that money.

Actually we only went to Red Robin for food. Dave and Busters & Boneyard was for the games. All in all she had a good time. Skiing would have been fun.

Red Robin Boneyard Dave and Busters Cavs VS Miami Heats Auto Show

Actually I have been to the zoo and do remember visiting the rainforest there. But from the response it seemed like the zoo and rainforest were different places, but now that I know they are not, I know where it is. Anyways, I had a good time over the weekend

Where is the rainforest?

Price is not an issue. Indoor or Outdoor is fine. Sat evening we are going for the basketball game against the Heats. Looking to do something during the day as skiing is out of the picture, or so I think, Or do you guys think we can still go skiing at Boston Mills? And I have a car.

I was thinking of taking my gf whose visiting from Texas skiing this Sat but with the weather been this warm, I dont think Skiing is a good idea. Can you guys recommend anything fun with this wonderful weather. Put in Bay may be? Thanks.

Buying a place is not sensible at all in this environment. Firstly I would like to move to California in a few years. Secondly, I pay something like $10000 a year on rent, buying a house will cost me a whole lot more.

So far I have had two people look at the place. One is a lawyer and the other a manager at a restaurant so they both seem to have the financial ability to pay rent. However it would be nice to find someone that is somewhat compatible so we can may be sometimes do things together.

Well I have had some terrible experiences in the past too 1. The first one was during summer in college, my roommate sublet his apt to a much older guy with a kid in hos 40s. He was mentally unstable and would get drunk and shout and scream at us when he got back. Back then I didnt know the law and was too young so never called the cops on him. 2. Again in college, one of my roomates turned out to be a complete hobo. Never paid the rent and never cleaned up and we ended up getting evicted 3. Then my firm made me share an apartment and this dude loved to cook omlettes with tons on onion at 1 in the morning !!! and stick up the whole place. But even after all this I like to see the better side of my past and I have had many roommates that have made it financially and psychologically easier to live in a new city.

Why is everyone here so ngative about roommates. Its so boring living by yourself.

Well the lease is not over until end of July so I need to stick around until then. Yes I can move but go where? Prior to looking for this place I looked in numerous places and there are many threads I started on this forum related to that. I researched all the areas in cleveland where I would be comfortable and felt the hamptons apt in beachwood area was the best place to live. I cant think of any other place that could compare to it. I have a 2 bed/2 bath place and my share is around $700. Some of the best 1 bed apts in the area with half the amenities provided here cost much more.

I have thought about 1 bed apts and just feel like 2 beds are a much better deal. Consider this - I live in Beachwood and in my apt complex a 1 bed is $1000 and a 2 bed is $1300 ($650 each). Plus you get a roommate with whom you can do stuff together.