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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Isn't there a lot of resentment between "new" and "old" owners?  I could never live in a neighborhood like that - even if I could afford it :)[/quote]

I think it's more of an issue when the new homes are on small lots and literally overshadow the neighbors.

I won't say it's not an issue even where the lots are larger, but I think it's less of an issue in that situation, or where the neighborhood has evolved over time, with a mix of home additions, renovations and tear downs.  Some older residents may also welcome the fact that their properties have increased in value and that they have the option of selling at a nice price and retiring elsewhere if they choose.  I did discover that one acid-tongued resident of our area had actually started a snippy blog where she posted photos of every new house that she disliked, but sadly we didn't make the cut.

To each his or her own.  Personally, I have zero interest in living in DC or living again in a subdivision where all the houses are similar. There are plenty of HOAs or historic districts for those who prefer more uniformity, and people can also lobby the local zoning bodies if they believe things are getting out of hand. [/quote]

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