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Old 08-10-2007, 10:07 AM
 
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Hi ,
I'm considering moving to Bear, and I was wondering what it's like. If you live there please give me your opinion on it. If you know anything helpful please give me some advice. I would really appreciate it.
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Old 08-11-2007, 01:15 PM
 
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Bear is mass suburbia. If you're looking for a community feeling, this isn't the place. But if you're looking for convenience and affordability, you might like it.

Not too long ago Bear was a quiet area with a few neighborhoods and a major road running thru it (rt. 40, which before I-95 took folks to Baltimore). Delaware's population exploded in the 1980s with the banking industry... and I remember a zillion neighborhoods popping up in Bear all at one time. Later came the shopping centers. Now, whenever growth is criticized in lower Delaware, you'll hear people say "we don't want _____ to turn out like another Bear".

But in Bear you'll find affordable houses, some in nice neighborhoods, with dirt cheap property taxes. There is plenty to do, shopping is convenient, movie theaters, restaurants, grocery stores, etc. It's actually a good time to move to Bear, since things have been worked out now that the quick-growth is a couple of decades old... for instance, they've recently got a new library, new elementary school, a new park is being worked on (toward Glasgow) in addition to several existing parks. It's very ethnically diverse. There are a few neighborhoods to avoid in Bear, but New Castle County provides a map with crime statistics:
New Castle County

I'm not sure where you are moving from, but Delaware itself is a pretty easy place to live. The job market is decent. Weekend trips are 2 hours away.... the beach, the mountains, Wash. D.C., and NYC. I've lived in Delaware all my life, and I'm fond of it, but I'm hanging out on this board because it's becoming too congested for me and I'd like to find a place more rural and quiet, where I can rely less on my car!

Good luck!
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Old 08-11-2007, 05:10 PM
 
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Thank you sooo much mikandmari for the information it really helped. I'm moving from NJ because everything is too expensive. Taxes are sky high, homes are expensive...lets just say it's not worth living there.....especially if you have a family...you'd be dead broke..lol

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Old 08-11-2007, 05:25 PM
 
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Thank you sooo much mikandmari for the information it really helped. I'm moving from NJ because everything is too expensive. Taxes are sky high, homes are expensive...lets just say it's not worth living there.....especially if you have a family...you'd be dead broke..lol
NJ is a killer. A lot of folks are moving from Jersey. Too darn expensive.
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Old 08-12-2007, 11:29 AM
 
Location: Kirkwood, DE and beautiful SXM!
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We have lived in Bear for almost nine years and still like it. There are many sections of Bear. It is a little quieter near Lums Pond and currently there is a one-acre property for sale for about $123K. We actually thought about buying it, but I don't want septic. I am on the Glasgow Park committee and can tell you that we have good people working on making it a great park. The new YMCA looks like it will be finished fairly soon. New restaurants are opening. There is congestion, but very few places have no traffic. Schools are getting better and we feel that it is a good quality of life. Good luck in your decision.
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Old 08-12-2007, 06:16 PM
 
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Thumbs up thank you for your insight

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We have lived in Bear for almost nine years and still like it. There are many sections of Bear. It is a little quieter near Lums Pond and currently there is a one-acre property for sale for about $123K. We actually thought about buying it, but I don't want septic. I am on the Glasgow Park committee and can tell you that we have good people working on making it a great park. The new YMCA looks like it will be finished fairly soon. New restaurants are opening. There is congestion, but very few places have no traffic. Schools are getting better and we feel that it is a good quality of life. Good luck in your decision.


The congestion is not a problem for me..traffic is everywhere..especially where i live now...i can deal with that...i just want to make sure I'm making a good move...but I guess I'll find that out soon thanks for your comments!And if you can add anything else i would be grateful
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Old 08-12-2007, 06:18 PM
 
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Default Expensive and overrated

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NJ is a killer. A lot of folks are moving from Jersey. Too darn expensive.


I've lived in Jersey for 20 years...and its time for a change
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Old 09-05-2011, 03:54 AM
 
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Mikandmarie, In your opinion, what are the areas in Bear that should be avoided because of crime. I'm really considering Brennan Estates. The homes there look good, and the cost is reasonable at 275,000 - 350,000. What do you know about this area? If anybody else can share some insight it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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Old 09-05-2011, 06:45 AM
 
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We live right behind Brennan and I cannot say enough good things about it. I think it is a cute neighborhood. It is a very family oriented neighborhood. The houses are reasonably priced too.
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Old 09-05-2011, 08:13 AM
 
Location: Sunny FLA
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Brennan Estates appears to be a nice family place. I drive through there many times but don't live there. One thing to keep in mind, if you need something, I think the nearest place is Peoples Plaza on Rt 40. Take a look at Google Earth and see if this distance is a bother. Myself, I'd embrace it.
Also, there is a good Elementary school right in the community if you have little kiddies.
Seems far enough to feel like country yet close enough to not be 'stuck in the sticks' if you know what I mean.
Yards appear well kept as well as the houses. I 'think' there are townhomes as well as single family. I'll have to take a second look next time.
Google earth can be a good friend. I think they have a lot of street views in there.


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Mikandmarie, In your opinion, what are the areas in Bear that should be avoided because of crime. I'm really considering Brennan Estates. The homes there look good, and the cost is reasonable at 275,000 - 350,000. What do you know about this area? If anybody else can share some insight it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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