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[quote=Anonymous]If the stairs are giving you pause, op, don’t buy the condo.

It’s true that you can get used to anything, though if this neighborhood had what you wanted, you’d probably not be asking the question about the stairs.

I’d be more concerned about the parking situation, have you talked with potential neighbors about what happens when someone takes your spot?  I can guarantee you that will happen. 
Also, who will get custidy of the car during the day?

I’ve never known a husband yet my own included who lets their wif have custidy of the car.  They all end up taking it to work because they got a new job that requires them to drive, public transportation doesn’t work quite the way they expected, it’s raining, it’s cold, they or you want an errand  after work, the office is going out to lunch.. the list is endless.

We were a one car family until we had kids.  Then I began to feel abandoned without access to a vehicle.  Kids need to be in carseats now and it’s much harder to install a carseat quickly… I was always afraid that a driver would zoom off with my kid before I’d come around to the other side of the car. Nobody ever did, but it did cause me a lot more stress then buying and paying for a second vehicle would have.

The car and car storage situation would concern me way more then the steps.  Since you asked about the steps though, I’d tell you not to buy in that building.  You could always rent there I’m sure and if the steps and car situation prove to be acceptable to you, the go ahead and buy.

Finally, I’d not buy anyplace if I only planned to stay for 5 years.  We’ve been in our current home for just over 6 years, and I’m finally feeling like it’s home.  I’ve always loved the house and neighborhood, I’ve always felt comfortable, it’s just that now it feels like home.

I’d live where you want to raise children which is very different from having babies, and then visit a walkable area if that’s what you like.  You can always visit any walkable downtown area until your kids get to a point that they just want to go ride bikes v. walk around with mom and dad. [/quote]

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