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Originally Posted by Sliver
Yeah, Peanut is right. The physical house you get in LB is hard to reconcile against the price. The guys that live in LB that have it made are the super wealthy ones living in pimp houses. For the average Joe, you're going to be in a house way worse than what you'd have for the same money in most other neighbourhoods. Of course, you get the lake, the schools, the C-train, Avenida, Safeway, Lakehouse, Brewster's, etc. Plus you're bordered by Trico Centre, Southcentre Mall, and Fish Creek Park, so the amenities can't be beat. Amazing access, too. Good value? Probably not. Best lifestyle? Without any shred of doubt (objectively speaking). The closest you can come if you didn't want LB is...
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Good value depends when you buy. if you bought at the right time LB is great value. If you then build a little sweat equity...it becomes even better. You can't change a location, but you can change the home. A lot of homes in LB are bought by people who intend to work on and upgrade the home, the last year or so has been surprising. Listings just don't not last that long here and I am surprised how much people are paying for the new reno type condition houses.
One thing you missed is the downtown access. Its 15 minutes to a sweet parking spot near the dome. I would not consider it a suburb, it's more of a "near city" location.