Re: moving to Boston

[http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (robert)]

 > From: Michael Thome <http://www.bbn.com/~mthome>
 > Date: Mon  Jun 23, 10:40am
 >
 > At 08:42 PM 6/22/97 -0700, Robert wrote:
 > >My main questions to you-all at this point is: what is the housing
 > >situation like in the greater Boston area?  Where are the reasonable
 > >places to live such that public transit may be used for the daily commute?

OK.

 > Depends on:
 > 	1. What sort of neighborhood (Downtown vs urban vs burbs)?

Probably urban, although my girlfriend wants a yard and/or a deck for
gardening.  (I consider Berkeley to be "urban", though to a smaller extent
than San Francisco.)

 > 	2. What sort of commute times do you consider reasonable?  subway only?
 > bus or commuter train ok?

30 mins max.  Ability to sit down is a big plus, but not necessary.

 > 	3. Price range? I think you'll find that prices are similar (maybe even
 > less) than Berkely, depending on location.  

Price range: probably $800-$1000 for 2 people.

P.S. Thanks for helping me out.  A general answer is fine.