Anonymous
01/24/2013 17:17
Subject: WWYD Schools vs Price
Sometimes the rich white kids are a bit more wild and experimental in the teen years than the working class kids. Just an annecdotal observation formed over many years of being a teen and working with teens.
Anonymous
01/24/2013 17:16
Subject: Re:WWYD Schools vs Price
Frankly, I guess I'm a little astonished that the schools could be worth $100K -- but maybe they are.
I believe it because schools are definitely worth $100K in Kensington. Same house in BCC or WJ cluster easily goes for $100K more than one a couple of blocks away in the Einstein cluster.
Anonymous
01/24/2013 17:11
Subject: WWYD Schools vs Price
We were in the same boat and we chose the slightly lesser rated schools in the more diverse neighborhood. We imagined what things would be like for our kids going to a mostly white, rich high school where all the other kids are driving their new cars to school when they turn 16, and we decided that we prefer the diversity and we don't want our kids to be embarrassed about being driven around in an old Honda. We feel like the neighborhood we chose is less superficial.
Anonymous
01/24/2013 16:43
Subject: Re:WWYD Schools vs Price
I'd pick number 2, but we are a mixed family and diversity is a must in our book.
BTW, this sounds very shitty.Better schools also reflect a higher quality of people in the neighborhood.
Anonymous
01/24/2013 16:29
Subject: WWYD Schools vs Price
A "6" is a D. Ah, OK!
P.S. Those rating are bullshit. They are for closeted bigots.
P.S. Those rating are bullshit. They are for closeted bigots.
Anonymous
01/24/2013 16:29
Subject: Re:WWYD Schools vs Price
go visit and see how the schools are different
Visit a 4th grade class. This is about where you start seeing some differences in behavior. Stand outside of school at dismissal - see how children interact with each other (and the language that is used).
The situation you described for house #2 sounds like a set-up for Haves and Have Nots.
Visit a 4th grade class. This is about where you start seeing some differences in behavior. Stand outside of school at dismissal - see how children interact with each other (and the language that is used).
The situation you described for house #2 sounds like a set-up for Haves and Have Nots.
Anonymous
01/24/2013 16:14
Subject: WWYD Schools vs Price
I'd pick #1 too. No question.
Anonymous
01/24/2013 16:13
Subject: WWYD Schools vs Price
Anonymous wrote:OP here. Yes, they are both within our budget. I do appreciate the walkability factor but don't absolutely need it. Of course, the school is one of the amenities that is walkable with house #1.
As far as "imagining" the schools. I'm clear as to what the schools in each area are. House #1 feeds into more affluent and less diverse schools. I'm presuming that the test scores reflect that. House #2 feeds into less affluent (more FARMS) and more diverse schools. However, the neighborhood that we would be in, although diverse, is very nice. Frankly, I guess I'm a little astonished that the schools could be worth $100K -- but maybe they are.
That's not very far off the difference between 6/7s vs 9/10s is substantial think of D and C vs A and A+
Anonymous
01/24/2013 16:08
Subject: WWYD Schools vs Price
OP here. Yes, they are both within our budget. I do appreciate the walkability factor but don't absolutely need it. Of course, the school is one of the amenities that is walkable with house #1.
As far as "imagining" the schools. I'm clear as to what the schools in each area are. House #1 feeds into more affluent and less diverse schools. I'm presuming that the test scores reflect that. House #2 feeds into less affluent (more FARMS) and more diverse schools. However, the neighborhood that we would be in, although diverse, is very nice. Frankly, I guess I'm a little astonished that the schools could be worth $100K -- but maybe they are.
As far as "imagining" the schools. I'm clear as to what the schools in each area are. House #1 feeds into more affluent and less diverse schools. I'm presuming that the test scores reflect that. House #2 feeds into less affluent (more FARMS) and more diverse schools. However, the neighborhood that we would be in, although diverse, is very nice. Frankly, I guess I'm a little astonished that the schools could be worth $100K -- but maybe they are.
Anonymous
01/24/2013 16:08
Subject: WWYD Schools vs Price
#1 schools all the way. Better schools also reflect a higher quality of people in the neighborhood.
Anonymous
01/24/2013 16:00
Subject: Re:WWYD Schools vs Price
Are you "only imagining" the school situation or have you done thorough research on the school situation, via the web, asking parents and talking to the principle/ assistant principle of the schools in question?
Anonymous
01/24/2013 15:59
Subject: WWYD Schools vs Price
How much do you value better schools and walkability versus having more of a budget for getting work done? How much work needs done on these houses? Are they both within your budget?
Anonymous
01/24/2013 15:59
Subject: WWYD Schools vs Price
I would go for House #1, assuming your budget allows it. Homes with higher school ratings will help preserve your investment.
Anonymous
01/24/2013 15:57
Subject: WWYD Schools vs Price
BTW, forgot to mention these are not in DC so commute is not an issue
Anonymous
01/24/2013 15:56
Subject: WWYD Schools vs Price
We're looking at two houses. Very similar in layout, amount of work needed, and size. They are $100K apart in price. I can only imagine that part of the reason is the school situation. House #1: 9/10/10 schools, small lot, a little closer to amenities, $100K more House #2: 6/6/7 schools, bigger lot $100K less
They are both nice houses in seemingly decent neighborhoods. Would you go for the $100K discount and the worse schools?
They are both nice houses in seemingly decent neighborhoods. Would you go for the $100K discount and the worse schools?