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<blockquote data-quote="jpro" data-source="post: 16872898" data-attributes="member: 72690"><p>I currently live in Green Valley (Henderson). We have lived here for 5 years and we have two kids (ages 12 and 14). You will either want to live in Summerlin or specific areas of Henderson (Green Valley, Anthem, Seven Hills). I'm not as familiar with Summerlin and it seems like it is very far away from town (which could be a good thing or a bad thing). As Michael said, Mountain's Edge is nice too. I bought my Shelby from a guy in that area and while I don't get over there much, it seemed nice. </p><p></p><p>Erase everything from your mind that you think about Vegas from a visitor's standpoint. We rarely go downtown or to the strip. When we do, we are like "holy shit, what is happening here?!?!?" You are so far removed from it when you live here because every day is just a normal day like anywhere else. [USER=105950]@VegasMichael[/USER] and I have traded a few messages over the years about schools here. It truly is a crap shoot (LOL). We chose an area where we know the schools are good, and we love our neighborhood. However, we chose an upscale area that is considered high end (golf course, gated, etc.). It isn't crazy expensive, but it is expensive enough to keep the wrong people out. Funny, though...when we see CA plates and a moving truck we think "****! There goes the neighborhood." LOL </p><p></p><p>It is hot here in the summer, so get a pool if at all possible. I'd say mid-May to the end of September is pretty harsh, but I love the heat so I don't mind. It is difficult to keep our kids engaged during the summer because outdoor activities are limited. They swim in our pool but beyond that, they don't do much else. They can't play outside for an extended period of time because of the heat. Then again, in the winter in Minnesota you can't go outside either. Just be prepared for the heat in the summer. </p><p></p><p>Traffic is a bitch. Not necessarily due to volume, but due to the driving habits of drivers. People are savages on the road. </p><p></p><p>If you can avoid it, stay away from apartment living. I've heard of a lot of sketchy shit going on but that goes for apartments almost anywhere in the US I guess. Also, people can be very unfriendly but there are a lot of nice people here (more than you think), it is just difficult for nice/good people to trust others. I have met some great people living here who have become close friends. Granted, they are from the midwest where I am from, so maybe that is the real reason I like them. </p><p></p><p>We love it here. Raising kids can be a concern, but we are decent, good people who teach our kids morals, right from wrong, and making good choices, so they will thrive anywhere. I recently applied to my dream job in another state. This job hasn't been open since 1992 and I was so torn about whether or not to apply because even though it is my ideal job at the ideal organization, I don't want to move from Vegas. We will see what happens if they make me an offer, but I'm literally torn because I like it here. </p><p></p><p>You can PM me if you have specific questions. I'm happy to help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jpro, post: 16872898, member: 72690"] I currently live in Green Valley (Henderson). We have lived here for 5 years and we have two kids (ages 12 and 14). You will either want to live in Summerlin or specific areas of Henderson (Green Valley, Anthem, Seven Hills). I'm not as familiar with Summerlin and it seems like it is very far away from town (which could be a good thing or a bad thing). As Michael said, Mountain's Edge is nice too. I bought my Shelby from a guy in that area and while I don't get over there much, it seemed nice. Erase everything from your mind that you think about Vegas from a visitor's standpoint. We rarely go downtown or to the strip. When we do, we are like "holy shit, what is happening here?!?!?" You are so far removed from it when you live here because every day is just a normal day like anywhere else. [USER=105950]@VegasMichael[/USER] and I have traded a few messages over the years about schools here. It truly is a crap shoot (LOL). We chose an area where we know the schools are good, and we love our neighborhood. However, we chose an upscale area that is considered high end (golf course, gated, etc.). It isn't crazy expensive, but it is expensive enough to keep the wrong people out. Funny, though...when we see CA plates and a moving truck we think "****! There goes the neighborhood." LOL It is hot here in the summer, so get a pool if at all possible. I'd say mid-May to the end of September is pretty harsh, but I love the heat so I don't mind. It is difficult to keep our kids engaged during the summer because outdoor activities are limited. They swim in our pool but beyond that, they don't do much else. They can't play outside for an extended period of time because of the heat. Then again, in the winter in Minnesota you can't go outside either. Just be prepared for the heat in the summer. Traffic is a bitch. Not necessarily due to volume, but due to the driving habits of drivers. People are savages on the road. If you can avoid it, stay away from apartment living. I've heard of a lot of sketchy shit going on but that goes for apartments almost anywhere in the US I guess. Also, people can be very unfriendly but there are a lot of nice people here (more than you think), it is just difficult for nice/good people to trust others. I have met some great people living here who have become close friends. Granted, they are from the midwest where I am from, so maybe that is the real reason I like them. We love it here. Raising kids can be a concern, but we are decent, good people who teach our kids morals, right from wrong, and making good choices, so they will thrive anywhere. I recently applied to my dream job in another state. This job hasn't been open since 1992 and I was so torn about whether or not to apply because even though it is my ideal job at the ideal organization, I don't want to move from Vegas. We will see what happens if they make me an offer, but I'm literally torn because I like it here. You can PM me if you have specific questions. I'm happy to help. [/QUOTE]
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