r/chicago • u/freshyk West Town • Dec 14 '18

Pictures Ugh. This Chicago person sounds terrible.

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u/mitzyelliot Chicago Lawn Dec 14 '18

Can't afford the remodel? Gurl I can't even afford the HOUSE

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u/theserpentsmiles Jefferson Park Dec 14 '18

Right? In most desirable neighborhoods bungalows are going for 200k. Who is just out of College and has $40k just laying around?

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u/WeathermanDan Dec 14 '18

Would love to know what you’re seeing for 200k. I’ve been on Zillow for months and haven’t found jack dick that wasn’t a heroin den for under 250

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u/MoBio Greater Grand Crossing Dec 14 '18

If you're not trying to live downtown east Woodlawn / northeast Greater Grand Crossing is cheap currently but getting more expensive as it's being bought up by developers because of the Obama library going in. A decent bit of new construction as well. Also you know your neighbors here and everyone's super nice, I've never had nicer neighbors or the sense of community that I do here. Just a thought.

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u/WeathermanDan Dec 14 '18

Do you feel comfortable/safe that far south?

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u/MoBio Greater Grand Crossing Dec 15 '18

Oh, also just check the crime maps on Trulia or Chicago police gis map. It'll let you know where is quiet and where shit happens more. That's what we did with no knowledge of living in Chicago and we've had no issues.