Comments on: Swamplot Price Adjuster: Sweet Home on Alabama

By: sam

sam — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:36:57 +0000

It’s back, with a re-done kitchen.

http://search.har.com/engine/d.....mp;sType=0

By: GoogleMaster

GoogleMaster — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:37:10 +0000

Apparently $449,900 wasn’t the right price either. It’s just been dropped another 50K to $399,900.

For the record, I don’t have a problem with the neighborhood; I’m actually looking in this area. But not on W. Alabama!

I think it would make a good location for a small business with slowish traffic, like a one- or two-man law office.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:34:38 +0000

I lived in one of the upper floor apartments at 230 W. Alabama for several years recently (and enjoyed it very much) and I’d say 400k-ish is about right for 409 W Alabama.

Many comments have mentioned that it’s one block from Paks and two blocks from the Skylane apartments, but no one has yet mentioned the noise. 529 and 59 are very loud and getting louder every day. Memo to Harris County: there’s this stuff called asphalt. You should try it.

Paks sold crack pipes and Skylane sold sex, and both items brought in the shady characters. Very entertaining from the safety of your upper-floor balcony. If you want boring there’s always Katy.

I think the original pricing was based on speculation about rapid gentrification of the immediate area. The recession has brought that notion back down to earth, but it might not be a bad investment if you look 10 years ahead.

By: Hellsing

Hellsing — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:38:32 +0000

I can pull statistics that prove that the majority of rapes are committed by men with a penis. Any animal possessing teeth has the potential to bite. I have 2 Italian Greyhounds and a border collie mix and give then the same respect I’ve given dogs from Pomeranians to mastiffs. They are first and foremost dogs who live in the moment and react to stimulus. It is my responsibility to make certain that reaction is appropriate. They do not sit around planning attacks and revenge the next time a certain situation comes up. That level of behavior is confined to humans.

Movocelot is on the money. As soon as cross said “pulling the owner”, the conclusion was foregone. If a dog is pulling the owner, the dog has taken control of the situation.

And I love the house and the neighborhood. Lived across from HSPVA for a few years in my early 20’s and would walk to Chapultepec’s at 1 in the morning.

By: sarahc

sarahc — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:16:51 +0000

In order to tie it all together, I would put my money on the business proprieters in the area against the meanest pit bull y’all could come up with. We treat people kindly until given reason to do otherwise. We keep in touch with each other to protect the area and we do it under the ever increasing burden of skyrocketing commercial property taxes. I hope that none of you have to work harder to pay the city more so that they have more resources to fight against your success. Trust me - this very bad for our city.

By: movocelot

movocelot — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:43:42 +0000

Here’s my 2 cents on the pit bull digression:
Modern dogs evolved in service to people; the Owner is the Alpha.
Few dog-owners take the time to establish this in the puppy’s developing, trusting mind, so any dog (pit-bull or poodle) is left to decide rules for itself, not for a human: Very dangerous in the case of a fighting dog specifically bred for strength, speed and awareness.

By: CV

CV — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:55:25 +0000

marketingwiz: You’re right! I was wrong about 1 attack a week — its much higher. Dogsbite.org says that 127 pitbull attacks happened nationwide in 85 days last year. Thats not limited to Texas, but oh well.

Jessica: FYI — A study by the CDC (gov’t) says that 78% of dog bite fatalities occur on the owners property. One can only assume that the percentage holds for pit bulls. I’ll send you the study if you wish.

By: Jessica1

Jessica1 — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:03:53 +0000

What a week it’s been for digression on Swamplot. It is interesting to watch and participate in the evolution of some of these discussions, even when they take a slightly ridiculous turn. I guess when it comes down to it we all feel passionate about our homes, our neighborhoods, our communities, and the issues we rant about on this blog seem to stem from that passion. Can’t wait to see (and comment on) what’s next.

PS Pit Bulls are AWESOME.

By: marketingwiz

marketingwiz — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:54:27 +0000

You absolutely win, CV. You and your un-named resources for pit bull attacks are much more credible than the actual experiences of responsible PB owners. I bow to your all-knowing superiority. You must have had one take a chunk out of your common sense at some point in your life.

I’ll give the PB thing ANOTHER 30 years. I’m sure my “overconfident luck” will have expired by then. Until that time, my family and I will continue to risk our lives with our THIRD loving, loyal and protective pit bull who also watches over 3 cats and a bearded dragon. He’s head of security at our house.

Cross: I HATE to hear about your PB experience but I never allow my pittie to interact with strange dogs. If we see a strange dog coming at us when we’re walking him, we cross the street and avoid confrontation at all costs. We do not take chances, period.

Oh, and a couple of other factors in our favor as responsible pit bull owners: we’re not related to Michael Vick and we’ve still got all our teeth.

By: Sarahc

Sarahc — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:40:46 +0000

I work along this stretch of Alabama. The traffic does fly along the street and there are several ‘off’ people who live and wander around. I have never had a problem. Several of the regular characters recognize me and wave when I walk to Paks. During our second week without power after Ike, we moved down here as it remained much more civilized and neighborly than our Spring Branch ‘burb!

By: Hellsing

Hellsing — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:50:04 +0000

Guess this momma pittie never read the APBT expected behavior memos either, considering she gladly allowed strangers to pick her up and eventually help deliver her twelve puppies in May. K-9 Companion Pet Services is located off of Highway 6 in case anyone suspects a concocted story.

http://www.k9companionps.com/p.....y/?album=3

By: cross

cross — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:37:10 +0000

Thought I would chime in on the Pit Bull exchange, once upon a time I was walking my ex’s rescue mutt to the greenbelt and out from between two cars came a pit pull pulling the owner(on a leash) before I could even react the Pit had clamped on to Abby, I still remember the guy apologizing and saying ” he has never done this before”, true story that seems relevant.