No not really, this particular case is pretty straighforward.
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Neighbors Upset Over Couple's 'Up'-Themed Home Renovations
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No not really, this particular case is pretty straighforward.
Please don't tell me what I'd cry about. That's a risk everybody takes when they own a home and are not under a HOA.
DrFaustPhD
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On one hand, it sounds like the neighbors are being upppity jerks.
On the other hand, while the idea of painting your house to look like the one from "Up" is awesome (imo), god DAMN did they do the worst job possible. They really should have matched the tone and value of the paints they were using to what they were modeling it after; they did a terrible job and made the colors all super saturated pastel shades and OMG CLOWN VOMIT!
On the other hand, while the idea of painting your house to look like the one from "Up" is awesome (imo), god DAMN did they do the worst job possible. They really should have matched the tone and value of the paints they were using to what they were modeling it after; they did a terrible job and made the colors all super saturated pastel shades and OMG CLOWN VOMIT!
The Technomancer
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Seriously, the two victorian homes in my neighborhood were sky blue and this garish pink color
Zoe
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Yeah:
If it had just been the paint job then there'd nothing that could be done, but somehow they were allowed to skip the steps required for obtaining permits on the renovations, and those renovations are things that will affect the rest of the neighborhood.
Pagusas
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the owners of the house:
other houses nearby that look like they could benefit from a paint job themselves:
the context:
the video these images were extracted from:
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Old-Victorian-in-Santa-Clara-Remodeled-to-Resemble-Home-in-Movie-Up-Sparks-Controversy-256800571.html
God damn that neighborhood is ugly. Those neighbors have no right to complain with the shitty condition they keep their homes in.
yongeandcollege
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Dr_LawyerCop
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You're making shit up now. If I was in the market for a home, the dumb paint job on the neighbors house wouldn't be a big concern for me. I have a bigger problem when they don't take care of their lawn and have junk in their yard. An unappealing paint job on an otherwise well kept home isn't that big of a deal.
Zoe
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Since when is a porch and the entire foundation internal?
This doesn't appear to be a "homeowner association" in the typical sense. From their website: "If you live in the general area and are interested in a social group of folks who care about the City they live in...." http://www.oldquad.org/oqra/
This is why the city is now involved. It's just a club comprised of a "Social group of folks that care...." They can't do shit.
"we intend to continue to create a strong sense of neighborhood identity, of belonging...," unless you paint your house like a Pixar movie. Then you can fuck right off.
I can't wait for the family to tie off huge colorful weather balloons to the roof.
This is why the city is now involved. It's just a club comprised of a "Social group of folks that care...." They can't do shit.
"we intend to continue to create a strong sense of neighborhood identity, of belonging...," unless you paint your house like a Pixar movie. Then you can fuck right off.
I can't wait for the family to tie off huge colorful weather balloons to the roof.
Land of the free
yongeandcollege
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Zoe
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The internal changes don't, but the external changes, which are major changes, do.
TwEE-N-Toast
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Looking at their neighbors houses posted here, the rebellious house is so pastel it barely stands out.
I would have went with something with a higher saturation.
I would have went with something with a higher saturation.
TheMaidenInBlack
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They own the house, they want it to look that way and it looks great.
No issue here whatsoever. I'd be happy to have them as neighbours and for them to give me an Up house!
No issue here whatsoever. I'd be happy to have them as neighbours and for them to give me an Up house!
Nosy neighbors shut the fuck up and mind your business. Keep your own houses from looking like dusty old granny shacks, then maybe you'll have the right to judge--silently.
I think you meant to use 'affect'.
I think you meant to use 'effect'.
edit: Yes, I realize I said the neighbors should stfu, then proceeded to grammar nazi.
I think you meant to use 'affect'.
I think you meant to use 'effect'.
edit: Yes, I realize I said the neighbors should stfu, then proceeded to grammar nazi.
Maybe, but I'm not talking about just that particular case. And if there are issues with permits involving the renovation, then even this case is a little more complicated.
Yeah, I believe you're right. Thanks.
Baron Aloha
A Shining Example
Their house is the best looking one on the street judging from the video. All of the other houses look like they are falling apart!
Zoe
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Only one of the three renovations are for the interior.
Any normal city will fine your ass for doing that.
Risible
Member
Spoken like someone who has never lived near an asshole/slob.
Neighbors who don't give a shit about their neighbors suck balls. I'm not saying you have to conform to every social norm, but why buy in a neighborhood that you know isn't going to like what you'rem doing? You want an "Up" house, buy a house in a neighborhood that isn't full of historical homes. Go buy a house in an area where the houses are far apart. No one will give a shit about your whimsical house project then.
(note : I like the house and think it's cool. I also like people who respect their neighbors, though.)
Liferebooted
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All the shacks there are eyesores though =\
Doing what?
Zoe
Member
Unkempt lawn and inoperable vehicles.
Zoe
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Lots of HoA's/jurisdictions make you keep them out of sight.
House looks okay, they could have done better. I wouldn't have a problem with it, honestly.
Having shitty neighbors sucks though. I am lucky and have no major issues at my house, but friends tell me their horror stories all the time. One of buddies neighbor would climb up on the fence and take pictures of whatever my friend was working on in his back yard. In pain sight, not even being sneaky about it.
Having shitty neighbors sucks though. I am lucky and have no major issues at my house, but friends tell me their horror stories all the time. One of buddies neighbor would climb up on the fence and take pictures of whatever my friend was working on in his back yard. In pain sight, not even being sneaky about it.
radios shipping overview
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Looks like the new paintjob is making the other homes look bad, since they're in such a state of drab disrepair. Bunch of jealous busy-bodies.
Alcotholic
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pretty mellow compared to other ones.
Yes, historic districts, which is what this particular neighborhood is, from my understanding:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historic_districts_in_the_United_States
As far as the other houses looking drab, well, if they are being 'authentic' about it, then they are probably painting them in colors that would have been standard for 200 years ago.
Jest Chillin
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Property Value is tricky to quantify because it's largely based on fad popularity. However the color of a house can very much have influence on neighboring homes property value simply because people would be less likely to buy a house in a neighborhood with an eyesore. Whether or not the paint on the house in question is an eyesore is subjective, but generally such a wild color scheme wouldn't be attractive to very many people in the US. It varies depending on are of the US as well.
This is why every year there are news stories about neighbors being pissed off about a homes extravagant Christmas Lights display in one area while places like Candy Cane Lane are celebrated. Just depends on who lives in the area and what they think.
Some of those other people seriously need to repaint their houses. If your paint if peeling and you can see the wood behind it, please repaint it, it's time.
It looks better than the others because of this.
Pagusas
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To hell he is, he's dead right, a neighbor that does that to there house does directly affect your ability to sell your home at a given price. Just because it's not a concern for you does not mean it doesn't affect buyers who actually care what the surrounding area looks like. I had to sell my house for 10k less that I wanted to because the neighbors 3 bourses down let there house fall to shit and have created a very negative vibe at the top of the neighborhood. When people comment to there realitors that they love the home but are concerned about the surrounding properties, that's when you know your neighbors lack of care is negatively affecting your investment.
You don't drop your life savings on a house in a neighborhood that has houses painted like clowns, it sets a bad vibe. You can change your house all you want, but you can't do a thing about the ugly neighbor houses around you. Location location location. You can change everything else about a house, just not that.
Zoe
Member
They actually are ripping up the front porch.
Jest Chillin
Member
It's not that it sets a bad vibe, it's the neighborhood in general that decides that. Were all the houses in that neighborhood painted similarly, then it wouldn't have an adverse effect on Property Values because it would attract people who liked that type of color scheme. As it is though, the rest of the neighborhood would likely attract buyers who like a more traditional historic look and thus that particular house effects things negatively.
It's similar, but inherently different than a single house that isn't taken care of/falling into ruin because it's just a color rather than disrepair. A lime green car may be marginally harder to sell than a black or white car but it's still infinitely easier to sell than a car that's rusted out and won't run.
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