Shreveport possibility

[champion110]

I got a job offer in Shreveport last week. Not sure that I will take it yet (mostly due to figuring out how to move - complicated due to the cattery), however, it is an offer that is VERY nice. Going to be hard to turn down. Also, it will get me in a place close enough to make games in Ruston. I have wanted to move back, so this may be the right opportunity.

I went ahead and started searching homes in the Shreveport area. If any of you know of some nice areas, let me know. I like the South Highlands area - would want a home that is in a decent neighborhood, but close in to things. No more suburbia for me. Got enough of that now.

[Dwayne From Minden]

I got a job offer in Shreveport last week. Not sure that I will take it yet (mostly due to figuring out how to move - complicated due to the cattery), however, it is an offer that is VERY nice. Going to be hard to turn down. Also, it will get me in a place close enough to make games in Ruston. I have wanted to move back, so this may be the right opportunity.

I went ahead and started searching homes in the Shreveport area. If any of you know of some nice areas, let me know. I like the South Highlands area - would want a home that is in a decent neighborhood, but close in to things. No more suburbia for me. Got enough of that now.

You parents haven't made this decision for you already?

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[champion110]

You parents haven't made this decision for you already?

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I had an interview last Saturday and met my Mom for lunch in Shreveport. She was THRILLED, so she is definitely in the corner of me moving.

[CARTEK]

You guys have no clue what suburbia is!

[champion110]

You guys have no clue what suburbia is!

Yeah, I really do. I have lived it. Moved here to get out in the country, but decided I would rather be in the middle of things. Not practical to move back to N.O., though. Also, I could care less about living in Dallas or Houston. Shreveport is not really big enough, but at least it feels a little more like a city than where I am now - plus it gets me closer to Tech and my parents.

Besides, Tyler is now taking over my country living. Subdivisions going up everywhere and my 3 acres now has a home directly behind the property line in what used to be a beautiful horse ranch with rolling hills. South Tyler looks just like any suburban town now. You could be in any suburb of Dallas and you wouldn't know the difference in that and Tyler. Same stores, same streets, same thing - except for easier access to downtown, if you are in a suburb of Dallas. I don't get that advantage living where I do now. All I get is a lower crime rate here, but even that is changing. I feel I may as well get some of the advantages of being in a bigger place.

[Dwayne From Minden]

You can live on beautiful Lake Claiborne and it is less than a 1 hour commute from Downtown Shreveport....

[marketdawg]

A good friend of mine is selling his house on Gilbert (Bayou side) and another friend of mine is selling his house in Ellerbe Rd estates. Both are very nice/well kept and in the 2300-2900 sq ft range. Will forward info to you ASAP....ready to open an account at The Market?:icon_wink:.

[champion110]

A good friend of mine is selling his house on Gilbert (Bayou side) and another friend of mine is selling his house in Ellerbe Rd estates. Both are very nice/well kept and in the 2300-2900 sq ft range. Will forward info to you ASAP....ready to open an account at The Market?:icon_wink:.

Send it to me. That is a much larger home than I will need, but ya never know....

I still think I want to be in the middle of Shreveport around the S. Highland area. Just like being able to be in a house with a little character and established trees.

[JAY]

welcome back to Louisiana!

[marketdawg]

http://www.coldwellbanker.com/servle...&page=property

I've spent a lot of time in this house and in the back yard as the owners are very good friends of mine and have frequent gatherings in the big back yard underneath the oaks/pecans. This house is right around the corner from me (don't let that scare you off, I'm rarely home:icon_wink on Gilbert Dr. and is in South Highlands school area and it backs up to Bayou Pierre. It's not quite Beautiful Lake Claiborne but a lot of the folks who live on the Bayou put gardens in behind their fences along the bayou. I considered buying this myself just for a biiger yard/garden but I just can't handle a move right now. I'll email you the flyer for my other good friends house in Ellerbe Rd, newly remodeled, deck, hot-tub. How come everybody sells the good stuff when I'm not ready for it?

[marketdawg]

I love being in South Highlands! BTW- The price on this one is VERY negotiable as the owners have already moved into their "palace" in a gated community south of town. There are a bunch of houses
for sale by owner and I know of a nice cottage style on my street not listed that is a steal for around 100k or so. Let me know when you get a definite on moving and what style/size house you're looking for.

[TechDawgFan]

I wouldn't wish living on the Shreveport side of the river on anyone! I grew up here. I understand liking the S. Highlands area. But the traffic on Youree has gotten INSANE. Come to N. Bossier. Stockwell or one of the new developments on Swan Lake Rd. Just enough out of town to still be in town.

Where Shreveport had something like 180 murders in '07 Bossier had 2. It is NIGHT AND DAY difference. And you'll be all that much closer to Ruston.

Just don't decide until you've looked on the other side of the river as well.

Chris

[barkly]

Champ, you will love the South Highlands area. I have lived here for about 8 years, and it is convenient to everything. If your driving around the area looking at houses, just look to the green house with the "State T" flag on the front porch.

Barkly

[Westv]

Give me a call if you need help moving. We are the mover for Tech Athletics and I'd love to help you.- 318-387-6969.- David

[CChandler]

I wouldn't wish living on the Shreveport side of the river on anyone! I grew up here. I understand liking the S. Highlands area. But the traffic on Youree has gotten INSANE. Come to N. Bossier. Stockwell or one of the new developments on Swan Lake Rd. Just enough out of town to still be in town.

Where Shreveport had something like 180 murders in '07 Bossier had 2. It is NIGHT AND DAY difference. And you'll be all that much closer to Ruston.

Just don't decide until you've looked on the other side of the river as well.

Chris

Yeah but all those new houses over in Stockwell look just like each other and they're like 4 feet apart from one another. I have no idea why anyone would want to live there.

Now, back up in Dogwood...that's good stuff.