Renter discrimination??

[drunkle]

actually… are you black? if so, then stop reading and there’s your answer. if not, read on…

those people are proud of their “achievements”. middle class people who are living in half million-million dollar houses. they’re ‘millionaires’ as far as they’re concerned and you’re a lousy peon renter. as everyone knows, rentals bring down neighborhoods. you’ll be littering in the streets, bringing in your 20 mexican relatives, parking cars on the lawn, etc etc. because, you know, renters have no sense of responsibility, community, achievement, pride, etc etc. you’re probably section 8 to boot!

actually, i suspect you’ll find that attitude no matter where you go where the rent/own ratio is tilted to own. but it’s fun to think the worst..

[jficquette]

Its probably just bad luck. I rented a house close to La Costa Canyon HS on Corte Del Cruce. We moved in and one neighbor brought us a bottle of wine. Another brought us a list of all the neighbors “close by” that included names, kids names, phone numbers etc. We all waved at each other when we pass by etc. It was very friendly.

Maybe consider having a little get together at your house and get the friendly neighbors to encourage others to come. Maybe put together a progressive dinner type deal. Maybe use back to school as an excuse.

John

[jficquette]

Its probably just bad luck. I rented a house close to La Costa Canyon HS on Corte Del Cruce. We moved in and one neighbor brought us a bottle of wine. Another brought us a list of all the neighbors “close by” that included names, kids names, phone numbers etc. We all waved at each other when we pass by etc. It was very friendly.

Maybe consider having a little get together at your house and get the friendly neighbors to encourage others to come. Maybe put together a progressive dinner type deal. Maybe use back to school as an excuse.

John

[jficquette]

Its probably just bad luck. I rented a house close to La Costa Canyon HS on Corte Del Cruce. We moved in and one neighbor brought us a bottle of wine. Another brought us a list of all the neighbors “close by” that included names, kids names, phone numbers etc. We all waved at each other when we pass by etc. It was very friendly.

Maybe consider having a little get together at your house and get the friendly neighbors to encourage others to come. Maybe put together a progressive dinner type deal. Maybe use back to school as an excuse.

John

[jficquette]

Its probably just bad luck. I rented a house close to La Costa Canyon HS on Corte Del Cruce. We moved in and one neighbor brought us a bottle of wine. Another brought us a list of all the neighbors “close by” that included names, kids names, phone numbers etc. We all waved at each other when we pass by etc. It was very friendly.

Maybe consider having a little get together at your house and get the friendly neighbors to encourage others to come. Maybe put together a progressive dinner type deal. Maybe use back to school as an excuse.

John

[jficquette]

Its probably just bad luck. I rented a house close to La Costa Canyon HS on Corte Del Cruce. We moved in and one neighbor brought us a bottle of wine. Another brought us a list of all the neighbors “close by” that included names, kids names, phone numbers etc. We all waved at each other when we pass by etc. It was very friendly.

Maybe consider having a little get together at your house and get the friendly neighbors to encourage others to come. Maybe put together a progressive dinner type deal. Maybe use back to school as an excuse.

John

[temeculaguy]

I am voting on sdrealtor’s theory as the most likely reason. There is one thing that binds suburbanites and that is alcohol. If a neigbor shows up with a bottle of wine, insist on opening it right there and sharing it don’t just accept it as a gift, that is how I invite myself over. If you don’t get the welcoming comittee, become the chairman and start crashing other people’s houses with wine as a “gift.” All you need is one taker and you will be in the club and get the invites. It also lets you know who the non drinkers or religious wackos are so you can avoid them in the future, life is too short to have sober friends. Cheers!

[temeculaguy]

I am voting on sdrealtor’s theory as the most likely reason. There is one thing that binds suburbanites and that is alcohol. If a neigbor shows up with a bottle of wine, insist on opening it right there and sharing it don’t just accept it as a gift, that is how I invite myself over. If you don’t get the welcoming comittee, become the chairman and start crashing other people’s houses with wine as a “gift.” All you need is one taker and you will be in the club and get the invites. It also lets you know who the non drinkers or religious wackos are so you can avoid them in the future, life is too short to have sober friends. Cheers!

[temeculaguy]

I am voting on sdrealtor’s theory as the most likely reason. There is one thing that binds suburbanites and that is alcohol. If a neigbor shows up with a bottle of wine, insist on opening it right there and sharing it don’t just accept it as a gift, that is how I invite myself over. If you don’t get the welcoming comittee, become the chairman and start crashing other people’s houses with wine as a “gift.” All you need is one taker and you will be in the club and get the invites. It also lets you know who the non drinkers or religious wackos are so you can avoid them in the future, life is too short to have sober friends. Cheers!

[temeculaguy]

I am voting on sdrealtor’s theory as the most likely reason. There is one thing that binds suburbanites and that is alcohol. If a neigbor shows up with a bottle of wine, insist on opening it right there and sharing it don’t just accept it as a gift, that is how I invite myself over. If you don’t get the welcoming comittee, become the chairman and start crashing other people’s houses with wine as a “gift.” All you need is one taker and you will be in the club and get the invites. It also lets you know who the non drinkers or religious wackos are so you can avoid them in the future, life is too short to have sober friends. Cheers!

[temeculaguy]

I am voting on sdrealtor’s theory as the most likely reason. There is one thing that binds suburbanites and that is alcohol. If a neigbor shows up with a bottle of wine, insist on opening it right there and sharing it don’t just accept it as a gift, that is how I invite myself over. If you don’t get the welcoming comittee, become the chairman and start crashing other people’s houses with wine as a “gift.” All you need is one taker and you will be in the club and get the invites. It also lets you know who the non drinkers or religious wackos are so you can avoid them in the future, life is too short to have sober friends. Cheers!

[CA renter]

Don’t be discouraged…sdrealtor is probably right about their thought process, but you can change that.

We got the same kind of treatment when we first moved in; even had one of the neighbors tell us they were going to move because of all the renters moving in (knowing full-well we were renting). Now, they bring our kids holiday treats and talk to us more than any other neighbors. We’ve been here longer than most “buyers” since 2004 — they’ve largely been foreclosed on or sold already.

One way to get “into” the n’hood is to do work in the front yard. If they see you making improvements to the house (just plant some flowers, pull weeds, sweep the walkway, etc.), they will appreciate your efforts to “keep their property values up.” This also affords you (and them) an opportunity to talk, as neighbors go for walks or do their own yard maintenance or just come by because it’s easy to approach someone who’s working in the yard.

If the wine and yard work don’t do it, they aren’t worthy of your friendship.

Best of luck!

[CA renter]

Don’t be discouraged…sdrealtor is probably right about their thought process, but you can change that.

We got the same kind of treatment when we first moved in; even had one of the neighbors tell us they were going to move because of all the renters moving in (knowing full-well we were renting). Now, they bring our kids holiday treats and talk to us more than any other neighbors. We’ve been here longer than most “buyers” since 2004 — they’ve largely been foreclosed on or sold already.

One way to get “into” the n’hood is to do work in the front yard. If they see you making improvements to the house (just plant some flowers, pull weeds, sweep the walkway, etc.), they will appreciate your efforts to “keep their property values up.” This also affords you (and them) an opportunity to talk, as neighbors go for walks or do their own yard maintenance or just come by because it’s easy to approach someone who’s working in the yard.

If the wine and yard work don’t do it, they aren’t worthy of your friendship.

Best of luck!

[CA renter]

Don’t be discouraged…sdrealtor is probably right about their thought process, but you can change that.

We got the same kind of treatment when we first moved in; even had one of the neighbors tell us they were going to move because of all the renters moving in (knowing full-well we were renting). Now, they bring our kids holiday treats and talk to us more than any other neighbors. We’ve been here longer than most “buyers” since 2004 — they’ve largely been foreclosed on or sold already.

One way to get “into” the n’hood is to do work in the front yard. If they see you making improvements to the house (just plant some flowers, pull weeds, sweep the walkway, etc.), they will appreciate your efforts to “keep their property values up.” This also affords you (and them) an opportunity to talk, as neighbors go for walks or do their own yard maintenance or just come by because it’s easy to approach someone who’s working in the yard.

If the wine and yard work don’t do it, they aren’t worthy of your friendship.

Best of luck!

[CA renter]

Don’t be discouraged…sdrealtor is probably right about their thought process, but you can change that.

We got the same kind of treatment when we first moved in; even had one of the neighbors tell us they were going to move because of all the renters moving in (knowing full-well we were renting). Now, they bring our kids holiday treats and talk to us more than any other neighbors. We’ve been here longer than most “buyers” since 2004 — they’ve largely been foreclosed on or sold already.

One way to get “into” the n’hood is to do work in the front yard. If they see you making improvements to the house (just plant some flowers, pull weeds, sweep the walkway, etc.), they will appreciate your efforts to “keep their property values up.” This also affords you (and them) an opportunity to talk, as neighbors go for walks or do their own yard maintenance or just come by because it’s easy to approach someone who’s working in the yard.

If the wine and yard work don’t do it, they aren’t worthy of your friendship.

Best of luck!

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