Nara

I am currently in the same situation except that i have a child school age. And so far the only affordable place in that range below 350K with 1500 sqft i found as a condo in river oaks. In not high monthly maintenance fees of $650 I would have bought it. 

Does anyone know how do those maintenance fees vary and why?

Hi, Just curious how did it all end up?

On 12/22/2011 at 9:53 AM, brian0123 said:

Your post reminded me why my wife and I continue to live in Midtown (kid included) instead of the suburbs. Yeah, the burbs have cheaper housing... but a five minute commute so I can spend more time with my family is definitely worth a "premium". That said, I would argue that you end up paying more to live in the burbs. The house we currently are in is the same price I would have paid for a home in the burbs (it's just smaller). Plus, I spend way less in gas (only $40 a month), less on car maintenance, less time in the car, less time waiting in lines at restaurants, etc. etc. and there is a ton of free/cheap stuff to do in the city that the burbs never offered (events at Discovery Green, Miller Outdoor Theatre, events along the bayou, etc.). Plus, I can take the kid to the zoo, Children's Museum, etc. anytime they want to go.

Do you still live in Midtown and where does your kid go to school?