So much has changed. The bike path is where the railroad tracks used to be I think. And it has restaurants now but they were pretty rare when I was a kid. We had a lot of sub shops and greek pizza, Brighams, Buttricks, Papa Gino’s, and Jimmy’s Steak House which used to be the Cape Codder I think. There may have been more but not much in the Heights.
Paula, still a lot of great pizza places...Olympia PIzza, Andrina's, Arlington House, Otto's and Venice Italian PIzza - my favorite. Also many many sushi places, great bakeries, tatte + cafe nero, and don't forget La Victoria, Acitron, and Tryst. I think we could use a nice Italian restaurant and a good seafood restaurant, but overall we have 60+ places to get food and coffee which is great!
Kamran, this answers applies nationally but even more in Greater Boston. After the 08-09 crash builders were under building new construction homes. Then during Covid Gov't lowered rates to the 2's and 3's, everyone refinanced + there was a huge rush for single family homes. In Greater Boston there is no land to build a significant new inventory, but natural demand (downsizing, upsizing, having kids, looking for better schools/more space, etc) keeps going. Demand > Supply. As rates increased a lot, it decreased # of buyers, BUT its making sellers NOT list their homes as well, because prices + rates have increased and home owners would rather renovate than buy at higher rate. SO, if rates go down, more buyers come back and cause prices to rise. If rates go UP, less sellers sell, but enough demand exists to keep prices flat or increase slightly. Problem is inventory. Only way to solve in my opinion is allow to build more density.
I didn't grow up in Arlington, but have loved living in the town since we moved here. Appreciate you taking the time to watch the video + leaving a comment!
Yes. Ottoson 1972-74. Long walk uphill on way home. I think we had a bus in winter only - is that possible? I remember Mr. Slattery reading out loud and the floors creaking as he walked around And the Boys Club. Monday was girls day and bathing caps. And the trampoline. And I think Family Swim on Friday nights? And spending a lot of time at the MDC skating rink. And the Bowladrome on Route 2. Still have that long rolled up class picture- ugly time for me. I suddenly had a unibrow, and my nose grew. Very wide bell bottoms that dragged on the floor.
@@paulalynch7937 I missed you by a couple years. Late seventies for me. Yes that school made all kinds of noises. The glass with would expand and contract making popping noises. The stairs had those long round edge handrails people would slide down. The Boys Club had a great pool. Small sailboats to go out on Spy Pond. I remember the trampoline near the gym doors positioned by the stands. Kids waited lined up on them for their turn. The "coach" at the time was heavy set guy named Sully. Friends lived close to Arlington Center spent time there, Regency Theater, Papa Ginos or riding the bus from Arlington Heights to Cambridge because it was cheap... There was always something to do. Good times.
I can't speak for other realtors, but personally I just enjoy cars a lot and they bring me great joy to drive. I like the drive as much as the destination, so I see value in paying for a nice car. However, for example I eat out rarely and cook almost all my meals + meal prep, which is quite cost effective. For the rest of the realtors, maybe we spend a lot of time in our cars and want to be comfortable/luxurious? Just my thought. Love both your questions though...keep them coming!
Dave I agree with you. Typically I get from my house in Arlington to office in Back Bay in about 23-25 minutes. However if its during morning rush hour, or accident somewhere, that can jump to 45 minutes. That's the case around any major city though. Overall I found living in Arlington you can be in A LOT of different places within 30 minutes which I like.
@@NotYourAverageRealtor @NotYourAverageRealtor When I lived in Arlington I would walk to Harvard Square , or back from sometimes and would take me an hour or so to do so. If i walked say to Downtown crossing that would dunno take Hours to do? It was never like Oh Downtown Boston is only a simple Walk to at all.
@@davebooshty299 I was 100% talking about driving! Walking I couldn't tell you. Only go for walks around our neighborhood but otherwise you are correct, I'm always driving. Btw, I appreciate you taking time to watch the video And leaving a comment.
@@NotYourAverageRealtor Well I think of it as it takes me an hour to walk 3 miles typically , so by the logic of this video it would take me 2 hours to walk 6 miles. I cant help but think to say get to the tips of Downtown whatever borders around there would Seemingly feelingly take way way longer to get to there.
It was pretty white when I was a kid. Only 3 black kids in my high school graduating class of close to 800 kids in 1978. Population of Arlington was much higher- about 50,000 people but fewer houses and cars. Mostly Catholic and a lot of families had more than 5 kids. I think majority of kids were of Irish descent, then Italian, Polish, Greek, Armenian and some Protestants. I was half and half and my parents shared a car until maybe 1972-1973.
I know both sides of that coin. I taught in Springfield where I had about 3 white kids in each class. In the summers I'd stay in Cotuit on Cape Cod, where I'm retired to now. I run a small B & B, a 3 min walk from the beach if you know anybody that might be interested. Very private.@@paulalynch7937
@@paulalynch7937 the town and demographics have definitely changed. A lot of those two families in East Arlington that housed large families have been converted to large condos where the basements are dug down and the third floors are dormered to create more living space.
So much has changed. The bike path is where the railroad tracks used to be I think. And it has restaurants now but they were pretty rare when I was a kid. We had a lot of sub shops and greek pizza, Brighams, Buttricks, Papa Gino’s, and Jimmy’s Steak House which used to be the Cape Codder I think. There may have been more but not much in the Heights.
Papa Ginos in Arlington Center with the infinity mirrors in the back dining area.
Paula, still a lot of great pizza places...Olympia PIzza, Andrina's, Arlington House, Otto's and Venice Italian PIzza - my favorite. Also many many sushi places, great bakeries, tatte + cafe nero, and don't forget La Victoria, Acitron, and Tryst. I think we could use a nice Italian restaurant and a good seafood restaurant, but overall we have 60+ places to get food and coffee which is great!
I live in Arlington and you’re spot on with all of these!!
That’s great to hear! You will enjoy the rest of the series we have planned then
Why is Inventory so low currently?
Kamran, this answers applies nationally but even more in Greater Boston. After the 08-09 crash builders were under building new construction homes. Then during Covid Gov't lowered rates to the 2's and 3's, everyone refinanced + there was a huge rush for single family homes. In Greater Boston there is no land to build a significant new inventory, but natural demand (downsizing, upsizing, having kids, looking for better schools/more space, etc) keeps going. Demand > Supply. As rates increased a lot, it decreased # of buyers, BUT its making sellers NOT list their homes as well, because prices + rates have increased and home owners would rather renovate than buy at higher rate. SO, if rates go down, more buyers come back and cause prices to rise. If rates go UP, less sellers sell, but enough demand exists to keep prices flat or increase slightly. Problem is inventory. Only way to solve in my opinion is allow to build more density.
Anyone watching this go to Ottoson Middle School in the mid 1970s? Boys Club same era?
I didn't grow up in Arlington, but have loved living in the town since we moved here. Appreciate you taking the time to watch the video + leaving a comment!
I went to Ottoson Middle School in 2021-2023 lol
Yes. Ottoson 1972-74. Long walk uphill on way home. I think we had a bus in winter only - is that possible? I remember Mr. Slattery reading out loud and the floors creaking as he walked around
And the Boys Club. Monday was girls day and bathing caps. And the trampoline. And I think Family Swim on Friday nights? And spending a lot of time at the MDC skating rink. And the Bowladrome on Route 2. Still have that long rolled up class picture- ugly time for me. I suddenly had a unibrow, and my nose grew. Very wide bell bottoms that dragged on the floor.
@@paulalynch7937 I missed you by a couple years. Late seventies for me. Yes that school made all kinds of noises. The glass with would expand and contract making popping noises. The stairs had those long round edge handrails people would slide down.
The Boys Club had a great pool. Small sailboats to go out on Spy Pond. I remember the trampoline near the gym doors positioned by the stands. Kids waited lined up on them for their turn. The "coach" at the time was heavy set guy named Sully. Friends lived close to Arlington Center spent time there, Regency Theater, Papa Ginos or riding the bus from Arlington Heights to Cambridge because it was cheap... There was always something to do. Good times.
Also why do all realtors have such nice cars?? Seriously
I can't speak for other realtors, but personally I just enjoy cars a lot and they bring me great joy to drive. I like the drive as much as the destination, so I see value in paying for a nice car. However, for example I eat out rarely and cook almost all my meals + meal prep, which is quite cost effective. For the rest of the realtors, maybe we spend a lot of time in our cars and want to be comfortable/luxurious? Just my thought. Love both your questions though...keep them coming!
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6 miles to Downtown Boston only ? Ten Miles only to Bedford? I suppose these are facts but on the surface to me it feels way off.
Dave I agree with you. Typically I get from my house in Arlington to office in Back Bay in about 23-25 minutes. However if its during morning rush hour, or accident somewhere, that can jump to 45 minutes. That's the case around any major city though. Overall I found living in Arlington you can be in A LOT of different places within 30 minutes which I like.
@@NotYourAverageRealtor @NotYourAverageRealtor When I lived in Arlington I would walk to Harvard Square , or back from sometimes and would take me an hour or so to do so. If i walked say to Downtown crossing that would dunno take Hours to do? It was never like Oh Downtown Boston is only a simple Walk to at all.
@@NotYourAverageRealtor Plus maybe you know shortcuts plus you drive I dont.
@@davebooshty299 I was 100% talking about driving! Walking I couldn't tell you. Only go for walks around our neighborhood but otherwise you are correct, I'm always driving. Btw, I appreciate you taking time to watch the video And leaving a comment.
@@NotYourAverageRealtor Well I think of it as it takes me an hour to walk 3 miles typically , so by the logic of this video it would take me 2 hours to walk 6 miles. I cant help but think to say get to the tips of Downtown whatever borders around there would Seemingly feelingly take way way longer to get to there.
Looks like they could use a few migrants!
Not sure what that means but I appreciate you watching the channel + video and leaving a comment!
It was pretty white when I was a kid. Only 3 black kids in my high school graduating class of close to 800 kids in 1978. Population of Arlington was much higher- about 50,000 people but fewer houses and cars. Mostly Catholic and a lot of families had more than 5 kids. I think majority of kids were of Irish descent, then Italian, Polish, Greek, Armenian and some Protestants. I was half and half and my parents shared a car until maybe 1972-1973.
I know both sides of that coin. I taught in Springfield where I had about 3 white kids in each class. In the summers I'd stay in Cotuit on Cape Cod, where I'm retired to now. I run a small B & B, a 3 min walk from the beach if you know anybody that might be interested. Very private.@@paulalynch7937
@@paulalynch7937 the town and demographics have definitely changed. A lot of those two families in East Arlington that housed large families have been converted to large condos where the basements are dug down and the third floors are dormered to create more living space.