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52 minutes ago, BeardIP said:
My Texas mind cannot comprehend. If I try to extrapolate what I have in Frisco, which is close enough to Little Elm in sqft at least if not the cost, and what I've researched in SoCal (LA, SD or very close suburbs and various OC cities) there isn't anything remotely "comparable". It's Apples and Watermelons, not even oranges.
Unless we are talking about apartments and being a single person, then I think that can potentially make sense?
I mean, you’re viewing it from the vantage point of one of the best deals in the country in terms of affordability, space, schools, etc. California’s median home price just broke $900k. You’re right, it’s not at all comparable but people deal with it (or move to Texas!).
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45 minutes ago, BeardIP said:
Until you've actually looked into it, the Texan mind cannot comprehend the sacrifices to creature comforts that has to happen to do the Texas->California move. Everything, especially real estate/homes are much more expensive (and crappy) and you have to pay everything with even less of a net paycheck after taxes if you are a W2 schlub.
That's why you hear so much of the California-> Texas and how they feel like newfound millionaires, the inverse of the Beverly Hillbillies.
I know you know, but for those who haven't actually cost modeled out a move to a place like California, it might be eye-opening to do so. Especially with a young family.
It’s quite mind-boggling, and I say this as someone who actually made the move. A lot of it is just how cheap Texas is relative to the rest of the country, but I’ve been here a decade now and the cost still blows my mind (particularly the RWC area).
edit: check out r/BayAreaRealEstate, weirdest fucking sub on that site.
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21 minutes ago, Brew said:
Clearly an issue, now go into the reasons we have a supply problem. You know things like corporate ownership on an expanding scale, rising interest rate environment driving people to stay in their houses, changing tax policy, hell even the current political environment resulting in a shift in where people are living, etc.
The main reasons are (1) local zoning regulations that have obstructed growth for decades followed by (2) periodic market downturns over that period that have adversely affected the economics of home building. Corporate investment is a symptom of supply shortage, not a cause. It is literally the investment thesis of these ventures. And on a national scale, corporate investment is irrelevant-something like 3% of homes. As I mentioned, it is certainly a major factor in some markets (metro Atlanta has been about 25% of purchases over the last few years IIRC), but in the Bay Area where I live - ground zero of the housing crisis - it is basically nonexistent.
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Head-on shrimp is key.
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19 minutes ago, Rimbo said:
Both. What they are NOT doing is offering them for sale for people to own.
Oh, the China approach. Let's ... NOT do that.
Let me count the ways this can and will fail:
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First off, real estate is, and always has been, and always will be, an investment, whether it's your own home or otherwise.
- Corollary: This is why HOAs become such shit storms of petty politics. ask me how I know
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Trying to build more homes means building homes further and further away from where people want to be.
- Corollary: In places where people want to be, increasing capacity is a political nightmare. ask me how I know
- Even when you succeed in building new homes, corporations/investors will out-bid actual homebuyers. Your problem is no longer solved.
100% of the housing crisis in America is attributable to this. You get rid of the institutional investors -- force them all to sell at market rates -- and suddenly, Millennials and Z's can afford homes.
No, the vast majority of America’s housing crisis is due to local zoning regulations that have prohibited supply from keeping up with demand over the past few decades. This isn’t even remotely controversial. I don’t dispute that institutional investment in housing is a problem in certain markets, but national it’s quite irrelevant (~3% of single family homes). “Blackrock” et al have become convenient bogeyman to direct focus from the real problem
Oh, and why is institutional money flowing into housing?
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First off, real estate is, and always has been, and always will be, an investment, whether it's your own home or otherwise.
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Maybe we should building more housing so it isn’t such an attractive asset class for investment.
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2 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:
We're thinking about the rec for Lodge at The Presidio -- is that too far from the bridge for photo ops?
No, not at all. Presidio has some of the best views of the bridge, and the new Presidio tunnel tops has an incredible vista. You can walk down from them hotel and get coffee in the morning.
Also, Tiburon > Sausalito. Specifically, Mai Tai’s at Sam’s.
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56 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:
It doesn't look like it will be difficult to get reserved parking if I arrange it soon.
I'm wondering where we should spend the night of July 4th -- does SF have a big event, are there others out in the surrounding areas? I'm thinking that Lodge at the Presidio would be a wise choice by that point.
Everyone goes to Tahoe or the wine country. And yes, as mentioned you can’t see the fireworks through the fog.
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Chinatown kinda sucks and is for tourists. It’s gotten better in the past few years. Z&Y, R&G during Dungeness season, Chong Qing Xiao Mian for noodles, Bund Cafe for soup dumplings, Capital for wings, Good Mong Kok for dim sum. Z&Y Peking Duck just opened and is great. Four Kings sounds like the hottest restaurant in town, but haven’t been yet. Casual spot from Mister Jiu’s people (which is one of the best restaurants in the city).
Best Asian is on the west side, mainly on Clement and Irving. Dragon Beaux, PPQ Dungeness, Good Luck Dim Sum, Burma Superstar and Mandalay (Burmese is huge here), Lily, Spices. San Tung on Irving is prob my biggest rec - famous for the wings. The Tenderloin arguably has just as good spots, but I don’t recommend venturing around there unless you’re a die hard pho fan (and then I have recs!).
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5 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:
No problem with zin whatsover. I like most varietals -- cab, pinot, whatever. I'd like to buy a really good bottle or six to bring home.
Healdsburg is our favorite wine country town. I recommend Ridge nearby. Iconic Sonoma producer and great views of their Lytton Springs estate. If you want to do Napa, we usually stay in Calistoga. Yountville has gotten absurdly expensive. Chappellet is a great experience imo.
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10 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:
The Lodge looks good, $350/night. If we based there but wanted to go into the city would it be better to Uber or drive our rental and pay for parking?
Uber for sure - or actually, Waymo. It’s all I take these days if I can. Waitlist is a few weeks. Parking is just a massive PITA here and you don’t need to deal with that on vacation.
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8 minutes ago, 6th Street said:
Grab an espresso martini at Balboa, beers Monaghan's and Tipsy Pig in the Marina or Palmer's in Pac Heights. For cheap eats I like Super Duper Burger and Tacko.
Think the average age of this audience is above 24.
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8 minutes ago, mdmost said:
The Presidio is great to visit.
And best place to stay. The Lodge and the Inn are what we recommend for visitors.
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17 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:
Wait, it looks like Muir Woods has some big redwoods. Is that a reasonable alternative to Redwood or Sequoia? It's less of a drive. (I don't MIND the drive necessarily, but it's nice to know any alternatives.)
Oh certainly, I was under the impression you wanted to use the Bay as a launching point for a road trip (which is a great idea, lots within three hours). Yes, Muir is an easy to just to drive up to some Redwoods. Are you a hiker? There’s a nice little hotel called the Mountain Home Inn nearby that’s a good base for Mt. Tam hiking. Can access parts of Muir without dealing with the tourists.
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West Marin County is great. Sounds like you are down for a long drive? Since it’s summer I’d drive up to Redwood and stop in Mendocino along the way.
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4 hours ago, texasdago said:
Can't speak to NY but I don't believe CA has a higher property tax rate as it can't be greater than 1 %
https://www.hrblock.com/tax-center/filing/states/property-tax-california/
1% plus “special assessments” - usually ends up around 1.5%.
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13 minutes ago, BurntEyes said:
The reality is, they are supporters of hummus. Something got lost in translation.
On a serious note, I really would a agnostic investigative reporter to ask females at these protests there impressions of Hamas and "Do you know their stance on women's rights? Do you know their stance on religious rights?".
I am willing to wager, based on various videos I've seen that if they are willing to answer it is not very accurate.
Doesn’t matter, it’s the omnicause, bruh.
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5 hours ago, Macklemore said:
That’s the same exact type of propaganda that the Islamic regime occupying Iran puts on murals and billboards in Tehran. Revolting to see that shit projected on a college campus in America. Khamenei and the rest of the thugs in his government are loving this shit.
IMO it’s really more of an example of how bizarre it is that some tiny ethnosectarian fight on the other side of the planet became the central issue of the progressive left. Noah Smith summed it my thoughts perfectly:
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3 hours ago, DixonHur said:
I certainly didn't have the far left and Nazis merging ideologies on my bingo card.
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New Orleans Food and Drink Thread
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I don’t think Nina Compton has had much focus on CL in years. Think she spends most of her time at BABs and stupid ventures like that NFT cocktail club.
Anyway, congrats to Dakar for James Beard best new restaurant, great guy and story. No surprise that Chris Hannah got another one too.