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Youngstown & The Mahoning Valley => Youngstown in General => Topic started by: jay on June 10, 2006, 06:01:49 AM

Title: New House, Same Old Problem
Post by: jay on June 10, 2006, 06:01:49 AM
I don't believe these new homes built in Youngstown are more than six years old.  Some of the properties are already deteriorating.  This one has high grass, a broken garage door, and a tire in the front yard.

Any comments?
Title: Re: New House, Same Old Problem
Post by: northside lurker on June 10, 2006, 11:09:16 AM
It boggles the mind that there are people who can make such little effort to take care of--and take no pride in--where they live.  My parents and grand-parents never had much money, but that didn't stop them from keeping the lawn cut, and garbage out of their front yard.

The garage door may have been low-end, so it may have broken at no fault of the owners/renters.
Title: Re: New House, Same Old Problem
Post by: Leah on June 10, 2006, 11:43:23 AM
Looks like it might be a Habitat for Humanity house.  From what I understand, you have to go through quite a bit of red tape and effort to qualify for one of those homes.  I'm shocked that it isn't kept up.  It doesn't even look like anyone lives there. 

It's a shame.  I'd rather see the old, vacant properties that probably surround that house renovated for new owners, rather than a new one built just so it can become an eyesore too. 
Title: Re: New House, Same Old Problem
Post by: AllanY2525 on June 10, 2006, 08:52:42 PM
Where is this property located?