AliasNeo07
Ultimate Member
Hey guys,
It is likely that within the next six months my fiance and I will be moving to the Philadelphia area. It is likely that I will be getting a job there, and my fiance will probably be going to grad school there.
Most of my questions are about where to live. The lady wants to live in the city. Personally I prefer a slightly more sub-urban or rural area, but I am not totally against living in the city. At least CCW is okay there.
We do not have a lot of money saved up and we can not afford to live in very rich areas, but we will be solid enough not to live in crap holes either. I do not necessarily prefer an apartment over a house at the present time. With the way mortgage rates are, and the way the housing market is, now might be a good time to buy a small place.
1. If we decide to live in the city, which parts of the city should we be looking at to live, and which places should we definitely avoid living? (Good areas vs bad areas.)
2. If we decide to live in the city, am I likely to find a small house with a yard somewhere, or am I almost certainly going to be looking for an apartment?
3. If we decide to live in areas outside of the city of Philadelphia but very close to it (no more than a 10-15 minute drive, preferably closer) where should we be looking?
4. Is PA pretty solidly pro-gun? I would be escaping one of the worst states for gun owners in the country (I will still support MSI and be involved), and I'd hate to move to a state that will go that direction in a few years. I know the state has gone blue the last few elections (not that that necessarily means anything for being solidly pro-gun or not.)
Much appreciate the help everyone!
It is likely that within the next six months my fiance and I will be moving to the Philadelphia area. It is likely that I will be getting a job there, and my fiance will probably be going to grad school there.
Most of my questions are about where to live. The lady wants to live in the city. Personally I prefer a slightly more sub-urban or rural area, but I am not totally against living in the city. At least CCW is okay there.
We do not have a lot of money saved up and we can not afford to live in very rich areas, but we will be solid enough not to live in crap holes either. I do not necessarily prefer an apartment over a house at the present time. With the way mortgage rates are, and the way the housing market is, now might be a good time to buy a small place.
1. If we decide to live in the city, which parts of the city should we be looking at to live, and which places should we definitely avoid living? (Good areas vs bad areas.)
2. If we decide to live in the city, am I likely to find a small house with a yard somewhere, or am I almost certainly going to be looking for an apartment?
3. If we decide to live in areas outside of the city of Philadelphia but very close to it (no more than a 10-15 minute drive, preferably closer) where should we be looking?
4. Is PA pretty solidly pro-gun? I would be escaping one of the worst states for gun owners in the country (I will still support MSI and be involved), and I'd hate to move to a state that will go that direction in a few years. I know the state has gone blue the last few elections (not that that necessarily means anything for being solidly pro-gun or not.)
Much appreciate the help everyone!