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Topic subjectBlacks look for a house, Whites look for a neighborhood.
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12627425, Blacks look for a house, Whites look for a neighborhood.
Posted by Marla, Fri Oct-24-14 09:21 AM
Very general terms. White people want a certain community and will compromise more on a home if it fits within their ideal community. Blacks want a home and will compromise on the community in order to get that style of home. The result is that the feeling of ownership for blacks only extend to their home and yard with very little overlap. What the nighbors do doesn't really concern them as long as it's not in their yard and not having a direct affect on them. White people claim ownrship over the entire community, which some black people take offense to because they either don't understand it or they feel like they're trying to get into their business.

Not every Black person is like that and watching the ones that are clash with the ones who aren't is a pretty awful pissing contest to witness. Unfortunately black people often do not pay attention to the culture of a community when they move in. They look at the affordability of the house without checking on the amenities or the CC&Rs.

Edit: For example Black people will want a neighborhood that is safe and near good schools. White people will want those things and add in swim/tennis or golf club community with an active HOA, and plenty of recreation, plus walking trails and open space.

It's interesting.