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ParticipantWell said, Bubba!
ParticipantWell said, Bubba!
ParticipantWell said, Bubba!
ParticipantWell said, Bubba!
ParticipantWell said, Bubba!
ParticipantDon’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!
ParticipantDon’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!
ParticipantDon’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!
ParticipantDon’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!
ParticipantDon’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!
ParticipantEsmith makes some very good points.
My personal observations — having worked in both high-performing and low-performing schools — are that the lower-performing schools actually have better, more dedicated teachers. API scores are a better indication of the neighborhood demographics than they are of actual school/teacher quality.
It is a fact, though not “PC,” that higher-IQ parents tend to have children with similar IQs. Higher IQs are usually correlated with greater incomes (BTW, you will also find many criminals and mentally/socially disturbed people who have exceedingly high IQs, so it’s not always a good thing).
Most parents want their children to live in safe, clean, comfortable neighborhoods with people who share the same values. Those with higher IQs and incomes will likely choose the best locations, and you’ll see that the high-scoring schools just happen to be in neighborhoods where a disproportionate number of people have higher IQs, college degrees, and incomes.
IOW, it’s not the schools, but the neighborhoods that people are paying a premium for. The API scores are a good indication that the surrounding areas will be safe, clean and full of people who value education, and don’t do drugs, don’t engage in violent acts, etc.
ParticipantEsmith makes some very good points.
My personal observations — having worked in both high-performing and low-performing schools — are that the lower-performing schools actually have better, more dedicated teachers. API scores are a better indication of the neighborhood demographics than they are of actual school/teacher quality.
It is a fact, though not “PC,” that higher-IQ parents tend to have children with similar IQs. Higher IQs are usually correlated with greater incomes (BTW, you will also find many criminals and mentally/socially disturbed people who have exceedingly high IQs, so it’s not always a good thing).
Most parents want their children to live in safe, clean, comfortable neighborhoods with people who share the same values. Those with higher IQs and incomes will likely choose the best locations, and you’ll see that the high-scoring schools just happen to be in neighborhoods where a disproportionate number of people have higher IQs, college degrees, and incomes.
IOW, it’s not the schools, but the neighborhoods that people are paying a premium for. The API scores are a good indication that the surrounding areas will be safe, clean and full of people who value education, and don’t do drugs, don’t engage in violent acts, etc.
ParticipantEsmith makes some very good points.
My personal observations — having worked in both high-performing and low-performing schools — are that the lower-performing schools actually have better, more dedicated teachers. API scores are a better indication of the neighborhood demographics than they are of actual school/teacher quality.
It is a fact, though not “PC,” that higher-IQ parents tend to have children with similar IQs. Higher IQs are usually correlated with greater incomes (BTW, you will also find many criminals and mentally/socially disturbed people who have exceedingly high IQs, so it’s not always a good thing).
Most parents want their children to live in safe, clean, comfortable neighborhoods with people who share the same values. Those with higher IQs and incomes will likely choose the best locations, and you’ll see that the high-scoring schools just happen to be in neighborhoods where a disproportionate number of people have higher IQs, college degrees, and incomes.
IOW, it’s not the schools, but the neighborhoods that people are paying a premium for. The API scores are a good indication that the surrounding areas will be safe, clean and full of people who value education, and don’t do drugs, don’t engage in violent acts, etc.
ParticipantEsmith makes some very good points.
My personal observations — having worked in both high-performing and low-performing schools — are that the lower-performing schools actually have better, more dedicated teachers. API scores are a better indication of the neighborhood demographics than they are of actual school/teacher quality.
It is a fact, though not “PC,” that higher-IQ parents tend to have children with similar IQs. Higher IQs are usually correlated with greater incomes (BTW, you will also find many criminals and mentally/socially disturbed people who have exceedingly high IQs, so it’s not always a good thing).
Most parents want their children to live in safe, clean, comfortable neighborhoods with people who share the same values. Those with higher IQs and incomes will likely choose the best locations, and you’ll see that the high-scoring schools just happen to be in neighborhoods where a disproportionate number of people have higher IQs, college degrees, and incomes.
IOW, it’s not the schools, but the neighborhoods that people are paying a premium for. The API scores are a good indication that the surrounding areas will be safe, clean and full of people who value education, and don’t do drugs, don’t engage in violent acts, etc.
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