Originally Posted by
MikeF16
So this is a very unlikely scenario, but got permission from the wife to look into move to the NYC area. Neither of us have any family there nor have either of us ever lived in the NE before, but the job opportunities simply can't be beat.
Here is what I'm looking for, does it exist, and if so where?
1. must be able to sit short call from home
2. <$650k
3. 3000+ SF, garage, with an unfinished basement
4. good high schools
5. low crime
My guess is this place doesn't exist but if it does I'd love to hear about it.
Thanks!
If you are slightly flexible on sq footage you will find what you are looking for on the south shore of long island. Check merrick, bellmore, wantagh, massapequa. All close to LGA/JFO all good high s hoops and you can find places for less than 650.....expect RE taxes to run 11-15k yr. You do pay for the schools no doubt. Not many people with zero ties move to these areas though, and mostly for that reason. Practically everyone I know here is either from here or has a spouse that is from here. Good luck. Also, the farther east you go on LI the more you get for your money. I don't know to much detail on those areas though.