u/daboywonder2002

So I've been in Maryland for a year. Got a decent job, but the housing market has been frustrating. It just feels like if i want to live in a decent area with good schools, you have to pay top dollar. And my salary doesn't allow that. One reason I left Minnesota was because I kept getting rejected for jobs. It was to the point where I wasn't sure if the problem was my performance or other factors. Other reasons were to be closer to family and because the east coast imo has a wider choice of colleges. Which includes HBCU schools. So back to housing, I want to talk about a few difference i've noticed here. Maryland is more townhouse friendly, I never saw a lot of townhouses back in Minnesota. Most houses I've seen are more huge homes with a basement. In Maryland you might see a 3 bedroom house for rent for 2200 but its like 800 to 1000 sq ft. Another thing is outside of Baltimore, it's suburbs aren't really walkable. I used to live in Richfield and it was way more walkable. Maryland is a lot more private school obsessed where as Minnesota, you might get your head chopped off if you talk about private school(Yes I'm overexaggerating but it's true) . I just want to know what surprised you when making the move from the Midwest to East Coast or vice versa. Did you have trouble adjusting to the housing market or the private school obession on the east coast. I know Maryland and Philly def send their kids to private schools from experience. The conversation does not have to be limited to just Minnesota and Maryland or Philly by the way

So I am looking to rent for a year then buy. Job is in Linthicum so I'm looking at Anne Arundel, Baltimore county, and maybe some parts of PG County. Howard county but not sure it's affordable. But my thinking is maybe the niche rating and reviews aren't all i should look at. I have one kid going into high school, the other 7th grade. I'm looking for a high school that is challenging, doesn't dumb down their teaching, not letting you turn in assignments months late, helps prepare you for college, diverse and has a good music program. She loves band and choir. Good extracurricular programs as well. Middle school- similar except the band part. I know people think that its just about the parents. But for me, your environment matters. I want my kids to be around other kids that have goals. That want to get good grades. That want to accomplish something. What are some underrated schools that may not have the ranking but consistently sends kids to college and has good leadership that puts forth the effort? I am open to private and catholic schools if the financial aid package is decent

So I am looking to rent for a year then buy. But the areas with the schools we like are expensive. top choices are Annapolis, Arundel and Crofton. All diverse and have good niche rankings. Well Annapolis doesnt but ive read good things about it and they have a good 1b program. Most of the places that are so called affordable aren't zoned for schools of our choice. But my thinking is maybe the niche rating and reviews aren't all i should look at. I have one kid going into high school, the other 7th grade. I'm looking for a high that is challenging, doesn't dumb down their teaching, not letting you turn in assignments months late, helps prepare you for college, diverse and has a good music program. She loves band and choir. Good extracurricular programs as well. Middle school- similar except the band part. I know people think that its just about the parents. But for me, your environment matters. I want my kids to be around other kids that have goals. That want to get good grades. That want to accomplish something. What are some underrated schools that may not have the ranking but consistently sends kids to college and has good leadership that puts forth the effort? I am open to private and catholic schools if the financial aid package is decent

Salary is around 5800 every 2 weeks before taxes. Need a 3 bedroom. Hoping another job comes up so it increases my rental options. Looking to rent first then buy in same area. Need stability for these next 4 years. One kid will be in high school next year. Another middle school. Looking for good schools, diversity and walkable. Meaning I can walk to a coffee shop or grocery store if need be.

Hello everyone, I am looking for rentals in Havre de grace. Plan is to rent first, then buy. But I work in Linthicum Heights. Sounds appealing because we have family in Delaware and Philly. But applying to jobs in DC would be off the table. Here are my questions.

1. Is the commute worth it? Does anyone else commute deep into the Baltimore suburbs for work?

2. What is it like for black people? i know that Harford County is red.

3. Best high schools and middle schools?