Sat Nov 4, 2017, 10:43 AM

Demsrule86 (50,952 posts)

Our new home downtown Bedford Ohio...so cute.

We can walk there from our new home...downsizing to 1500 sq ft 50's ranch...Very excited

At Christmas with carriage rides

All lighted up.

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Our new home downtown Bedford Ohio...so cute. (Original post)	Demsrule86	Nov 2017	OP
Nice	shenmue	Nov 2017	#1
Thanks...my youngest is in college...don't need a huge house...	Demsrule86	Nov 2017	#3
How cute!	Phoenix61	Nov 2017	#2
That is what I thought. I went to high school in connecticut and we walked all over	Demsrule86	Nov 2017	#4
I lived in New Milford, a green with a gazebo and all....	AJT	Nov 2017	#9
My first apartment was in New Milford.	Demsrule86	Nov 2017	#21
You're living the dream.....so nice to be able to walk	AJT	Nov 2017	#5
I think so too. Walk my dogs. There is a pub that allows dogs...I can take my calm dogs.	Demsrule86	Nov 2017	#6
How fun. Did you move into a condo?	AJT	Nov 2017	#8
No, we have four dogs and three cats.	Demsrule86	Nov 2017	#18
The floors look really nice.	QED	Nov 2017	#28
I wanted diversity. Ohio is very segregated in my current area.	Demsrule86	Nov 2017	#11
There is NOTHING better than a lot of diversity!	raven mad	Nov 2017	#32
Looks like a nice small-town atmosphere.	MineralMan	Nov 2017	#7
It really is cute...we went there when looking for our house... we got a forclosure which made me	Demsrule86	Nov 2017	#12
I love that movie which was filmed not far from my new house you know...	Demsrule86	Nov 2017	#20
It's very cute! Sometimes I miss living in a small town. Right now we live in	Luciferous	Nov 2017	#10
Architectural digest in the July or August posted main Streets.	Demsrule86	Nov 2017	#13
He's a manufacturing supervisor. We received a huge relocation package when we moved here and	Luciferous	Nov 2017	#14
Been there done that.	Demsrule86	Nov 2017	#16
Thanks for the info! We still have a few months but I will pass along	Luciferous	Nov 2017	#39
This is my dream....move to a area where we can WALK almost to everything.....	a kennedy	Nov 2017	#15
Thanks! I am excited. I have wanted this for a while...so sick of the suburbs.	Demsrule86	Nov 2017	#17
I looked for a town like that in the south	radical noodle	Nov 2017	#31
Great porch for the dogs! Covered too !!	Kirk Lover	Nov 2017	#19
The dogs will love it! It is a dead end street too...my realtor said he had never been there in his	Demsrule86	Nov 2017	#22
Bedford Falls. ("It's a Wonderful Life") . n/t	ginnyinWI	Nov 2017	#23
They do call the holiday decorated Main Street Bedford Falls...	Demsrule86	Nov 2017	#24
Imagine my surprise when I logged onto DU and there is a thread about my hometown!	Doremus	Nov 2017	#25
That is awesome...thanks for the welcome...currently live in Cortland Ohio over an hour	Demsrule86	Nov 2017	#26
The location is great. Close to interstates, 20 minutes from downtown Cleveland..	Doremus	Nov 2017	#30
From what I can see...things are turning around...property being fixed up everywhere...and we had	Demsrule86	Nov 2017	#35
And I look forward to patronizing your shop when I arrive...hubs not much for shopping.	Demsrule86	Nov 2017	#27
Love it! Enjoy Demsrule.	R B Garr	Nov 2017	#29
Thanks!	Demsrule86	Nov 2017	#38
Wow! Nice. Be happy in your new home!	Squinch	Nov 2017	#33
Thanks so much...have a great day.	Demsrule86	Nov 2017	#37
We think alike.	dixiegrrrrl	Nov 2017	#34
It sound lovely...congrats.	Demsrule86	Nov 2017	#36
Bottom pictures looks like the town in "Its a Wonderful Life"	Stuart G	Nov 2017	#40
Thats wonderful!	cwydro	Nov 2017	#41

Response to Demsrule86 (Original post)

Sat Nov 4, 2017, 10:45 AM

shenmue (37,915 posts)

1. Nice

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Response to shenmue (Reply #1)

Sat Nov 4, 2017, 10:48 AM

Demsrule86 (50,952 posts)

3. Thanks...my youngest is in college...don't need a huge house...

I am determined to view this as a new chapter in our lives and not be sad. Hubs got a new job in Cleveland and the commute is killing him. So I am putting my house on the market when I finish a few things ...if it doesn't sell ...bad time ...then off until spring...the new house is a fixer up which will keep me busy and was cheap...two mortgages in our future but at least one is small.

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Sat Nov 4, 2017, 10:47 AM

Phoenix61 (9,152 posts)

2. How cute!

Lots to be said for not having to drive every time you want to go out.

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Response to Phoenix61 (Reply #2)

Sat Nov 4, 2017, 10:49 AM

Demsrule86 (50,952 posts)

4. That is what I thought. I went to high school in connecticut and we walked all over

in town...Ridgefield Connecticut.

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Response to Demsrule86 (Reply #4)

Sat Nov 4, 2017, 10:54 AM

AJT (5,155 posts)

9. I lived in New Milford, a green with a gazebo and all....

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Response to AJT (Reply #9)

Sat Nov 4, 2017, 11:51 AM

Demsrule86 (50,952 posts)

21. My first apartment was in New Milford.

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Sat Nov 4, 2017, 10:50 AM

AJT (5,155 posts)

5. You're living the dream.....so nice to be able to walk

to town.

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Response to AJT (Reply #5)

Sat Nov 4, 2017, 10:52 AM

Demsrule86 (50,952 posts)

6. I think so too. Walk my dogs. There is a pub that allows dogs...I can take my calm dogs.

I have four but two would be too wild.

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Response to Demsrule86 (Reply #6)

Sat Nov 4, 2017, 10:53 AM

AJT (5,155 posts)

8. How fun. Did you move into a condo?

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Response to AJT (Reply #8)

Sat Nov 4, 2017, 11:39 AM

Demsrule86 (50,952 posts)

18. No, we have four dogs and three cats.

So we bought a fixer uper small ranch/bungalow built in 1955...1500 square feet above and full basement.

Kitchen reno on the horizon...we have Kraftmaid outlet near us. The opening you see is too a family room with fireplace.

Living room we have forced hot air but they left the little baseboard.

Bathroom other bathroom was completely stolen! but will fix it.
Someone took the vanity...but can get a vanity and granite at kraftmaid outlet for $40.00-$80.00

Master Bedroom there are two others.

There is a two car garage in good shape, but no pics.

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Response to Demsrule86 (Reply #18)

Sat Nov 4, 2017, 12:27 PM

QED (1,847 posts)

28. The floors look really nice.

You've got some work ahead of you but sounds like a good deal. I understand about the pets - I have a *few* dogs which limits my options but they're family and where I go, they go.

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Sat Nov 4, 2017, 10:55 AM

Demsrule86 (50,952 posts)

11. I wanted diversity. Ohio is very segregated in my current area.

I watched the video and it was people from everywhere...all colors and faiths. The true America in my opinion.

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Response to Demsrule86 (Reply #11)

Sat Nov 4, 2017, 08:18 PM

raven mad (4,940 posts)

32. There is NOTHING better than a lot of diversity!

And, I love a small-town parade. Our Golden Days Parade is much like this one! You'll love it!

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Sat Nov 4, 2017, 10:52 AM

MineralMan (135,869 posts)

7. Looks like a nice small-town atmosphere.

There are even Mexican and Chinese restaurants.

"Get your coats. We're going OUT to eat!"

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Sat Nov 4, 2017, 10:59 AM

Demsrule86 (50,952 posts)

12. It really is cute...we went there when looking for our house... we got a forclosure which made me

sad, but it needs work and has been vacant since 14 so the price was really good. We will redo it...keep my mind of the empty nest.

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Response to MineralMan (Reply #7)

Sat Nov 4, 2017, 11:49 AM

Demsrule86 (50,952 posts)

20. I love that movie which was filmed not far from my new house you know...

The house is on display all year round...and they produce the a play..."A Christmas Story" at PlayHouse Square in Cleveland every year.

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Sat Nov 4, 2017, 10:55 AM

Luciferous (4,577 posts)

10. It's very cute! Sometimes I miss living in a small town. Right now we live in

a subdivision and the nearest town is a 10 minute car ride. When my daughter was little we lived in a small town that was really safe, and she and her friends could ride their bikes around everywhere. I think my son is missing out not having that. We are looking to move when my husband's contract here is up in the spring, and I will be looking for another small town.

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Sat Nov 4, 2017, 11:02 AM

Demsrule86 (50,952 posts)

13. Architectural digest in the July or August posted main Streets.

Does your husband do temp work? Mine did . He is an engineer...got laid off a long term in late August. Check out Cleveland...nice place to live. Some good schools and jobs...reasonable housing.

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/most-beautiful-main-streets-america

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Response to Demsrule86 (Reply #13)

Sat Nov 4, 2017, 11:12 AM

Luciferous (4,577 posts)

14. He's a manufacturing supervisor. We received a huge relocation package when we moved here and

he had to sign a contract to do 2 years or we have to pay back the relocation money. We are actually considering Ohio- one of his former bosses works for a company there and has been talking about having him come work for him.

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Sat Nov 4, 2017, 11:28 AM

Demsrule86 (50,952 posts)

16. Been there done that.

Ohio has jobs in the Cleveland area, Findlay which I really like also...towards Detroit, Columbus too. I like it...my husband got two jobs off of this recruiter...I don't know how old your hubs is but Ohio companies do hire older workers too.

Bob Pyle
Search Masters
Independence Ohio.

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Mon Nov 6, 2017, 07:28 PM

Luciferous (4,577 posts)

39. Thanks for the info! We still have a few months but I will pass along

the recruiter's name to my husband

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Sat Nov 4, 2017, 11:13 AM

a kennedy (21,632 posts)

15. This is my dream....move to a area where we can WALK almost to everything.....

Dinner out, grocery shopping, entertainment, health appointments.......and just rent a car for trips like vacations. So hope you enjoy this move, good for you. And I’m so jealous.

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Sat Nov 4, 2017, 11:29 AM

Demsrule86 (50,952 posts)

17. Thanks! I am excited. I have wanted this for a while...so sick of the suburbs.

We live in Cortland which is nice and all. But I am ready for a change.

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Sat Nov 4, 2017, 01:39 PM

radical noodle (7,379 posts)

31. I looked for a town like that in the south

but couldn't find one with that sort of atmosphere. We wanted a warmer climate so finally settled on a 55+ community in central Florida. I love it and there is some of those feelings and diversity here, but not nearly what I wanted. I'm so happy for you!

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Sat Nov 4, 2017, 11:43 AM

Kirk Lover (3,608 posts)

19. Great porch for the dogs! Covered too !!

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Sat Nov 4, 2017, 11:54 AM

Demsrule86 (50,952 posts)

22. The dogs will love it! It is a dead end street too...my realtor said he had never been there in his

40 year career...tucked away...within walking distance of Downtown ...the pipes froze after the foreclosure so the bank has now completed repairs...worst damage was in the basement, but it is fine now.

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Sat Nov 4, 2017, 12:04 PM

ginnyinWI (17,276 posts)

23. Bedford Falls. ("It's a Wonderful Life") . n/t

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Sat Nov 4, 2017, 12:06 PM

Demsrule86 (50,952 posts)

24. They do call the holiday decorated Main Street Bedford Falls...

Thanks for the pic.

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Sat Nov 4, 2017, 12:08 PM

Doremus (6,865 posts)

25. Imagine my surprise when I logged onto DU and there is a thread about my hometown!

Then I open it and it's not only talking about my hometown but has photos of my street and shop! I had to blink several times, lol

Welcome neighbor!

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Response to Doremus (Reply #25)

Sat Nov 4, 2017, 12:10 PM

Demsrule86 (50,952 posts)

26. That is awesome...thanks for the welcome...currently live in Cortland Ohio over an hour

away...hubs is living in the House while I sell this one...so excited. Love this town! We refused to look elsewhere found a fixer upper I can make my own. My handicapped sis in law live with us so we need a ranch or a cape...looking forward to living this area.

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Response to Demsrule86 (Reply #26)

Sat Nov 4, 2017, 12:33 PM

Doremus (6,865 posts)

30. The location is great. Close to interstates, 20 minutes from downtown Cleveland..

We have our challenges as an inner ring suburb struggling with unemployment and loss of tax revenue from closed businesses but there are far more pros than cons, imo.

The housing stock is affordable and full of charm. We have an appreciation of history and heritage, in fact if you haven't been there yet make sure to visit the Historical Society Museum on the Commons. They have a wonderful collection.

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Sun Nov 5, 2017, 03:46 PM

Demsrule86 (50,952 posts)

35. From what I can see...things are turning around...property being fixed up everywhere...and we had

to offer full price no contingency (bank owned they fix nothing anyway) to fight off the flippers...priced very well. But we lost one house before. I like this one better anyway.

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Sat Nov 4, 2017, 12:12 PM

Demsrule86 (50,952 posts)

27. And I look forward to patronizing your shop when I arrive...hubs not much for shopping.

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Sat Nov 4, 2017, 12:29 PM

R B Garr (15,001 posts)

29. Love it! Enjoy Demsrule.

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Sun Nov 5, 2017, 03:50 PM

Demsrule86 (50,952 posts)

38. Thanks!

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Sat Nov 4, 2017, 08:53 PM

Squinch (35,059 posts)

33. Wow! Nice. Be happy in your new home!

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Sun Nov 5, 2017, 03:49 PM

Demsrule86 (50,952 posts)

37. Thanks so much...have a great day.

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Sat Nov 4, 2017, 09:39 PM

dixiegrrrrl (59,454 posts)

34. We think alike.

Bought a 1958 home, ( remodeled for more space) in a town that looks exactly like yours.
Except no snow.
but yes to holiday decorations at Christmas, to lovely old old buildings on the Square, no parking meters, few stoplights.
Have never been happier.

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Sun Nov 5, 2017, 03:48 PM

Demsrule86 (50,952 posts)