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2. Choosing an area to move to Los Angeles(955view/7res) Housing 2025/10/24 10:19
3. Mortgage/Rental Rent(3kview/42res) Housing 2025/08/15 11:26
4. Palos Verdes I want to live in Palos Verdes.(12kview/50res) Housing 2024/12/28 11:53
5. I am looking for a property in Irvine.(3kview/5res) Housing 2024/11/26 13:34
6. Homeowner Insurance(1kview/3res) Housing 2024/11/19 12:36
7. Mobil Home(8kview/52res) Housing 2024/10/28 22:33
8. Shared Rooms, Apartments (near Sacramento or Davis...(1kview/4res) Housing 2024/09/01 13:10
9. share-house(53kview/33res) Housing 2023/10/17 08:05
10. searching an entire house(614kview/217res) Housing 2023/09/22 10:00
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Question about ADUs.

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#1
  • あーぼー
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  • 2026/01/27 04:06

Question about ADU's
Has anyone used the ADU system to build an addition or separation to their back yard ?
I am planning to build an addition to my house from the ADU program and would like some advice from someone who has done it before.

Please help me !.

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#11
  • シュワちゃん
  • 2026/02/01 (Sun) 09:48
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Just follow the city's instructions on sewage, electrical wiring, etc. There are plenty of guesthouses with bathrooms.

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#13
  • 倍金萬です
  • 2026/02/02 (Mon) 10:20
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> We just need to follow the city's instructions on sewage, electrical wiring, etc.

As far as I know, a city inspector is coming to inspect the property to make sure it is "as directed by the city" and "you are not allowed to sleep over until that inspection is completed". I have heard that "you are not allowed to sleep over until the inspection is completed". However, this information is very old and may have changed.

However, City of Los Angeles is very strict against illegal construction, so if you are planning to renovate your house in this area, please check the city website thoroughly.

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#14
  • テキサコ
  • 2026/02/06 (Fri) 12:45
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I made it last year.
To be clear, it is very expensive and time consuming.
$ 300- $ 600/1 sqft, so 500 sqft 1bd 1ba will cost $ 150k-300k.
Still, if I can rent a 1bd 1ba for $ 1800/mo or so, I'd be happy to turn around a 10%+ yield.

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#18
  • ええええええ
  • 2026/02/09 (Mon) 22:15
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I thought $ you could get 2500 for 1Bed1Bath ?. Because it would include utilities and parking (or street parking in front of the house). Even renting a room in a house is expensive, but 1800 is not cheap $ for a separate house ? I wonder what the market rate is.

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#19
  • ささ
  • 2026/02/19 (Thu) 20:05
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1Bed1Bath $ where can I get 2500 ?
can I get it in Gardena or Koreatown ??

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Choosing an area to move to Los Angeles

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  • なな
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  • 2025/10/13 10:10

Hello.
We are a family with children living in the US.
I will be relocating to Los Angeles next year and would like to discuss the area where we will live.

We are considering
Redondo Beach
Cypress
Rancho Palos Verdes
Torrance
Culver City
El Segundo
I am thinking of

Preferences
• Not too many Japanese
• Some Asian presence
• Easy access to Asian grocery stores
• 6000-7000
• easy access to Century City where I work

From the above points, what is the best area to live ? and what other areas should I look at? !

Also, I know that many people recommend Torrance or Palos Verdes, but how many Japanese people are in each area? Can you tell me how many Japanese are in a class on average?

Thank you !

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  • 不便
  • 2025/10/14 (Tue) 20:22
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El Segundo or Culver would be the best choice considering commuting.
The others are far from the freeway.
I don't know the Asian population of North Redondo, Torrance or El Segundo.
Manhattan Beach or Marina Del Rey.

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#4
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  • 2025/10/16 (Thu) 18:05
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> Families with children living in the U.S.

Does that mean that your children are already living in the U.S.?

I don't know if they are studying abroad, but if so, they would probably be limited to within driving distance

of that school.

> • Asians must be present to some extent

Here in Los Angeles, "Asians" are everywhere, large and small.

> Easy access to Century City, where I commute to work

Morning and evening rush hours can be quite heavy, so

limited to a few miles radius from Century City. It will be limited to a few miles radius from Century City.

Not too far away, just over a mountain to the north, is San Fernando Valley

where I have lived for over 50 years.

Here in the valley, the mountains are about the same size as the hills above and the cool air from the ocean does not come here, so it gets very hot in the summer.

But since there is no humid wind from the ocean, the humidity is extremely low and the temperature is high but not so high that you sweat. However, in summer, the temperature sometimes exceeds 100F (38C).

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#5

> It would be limited to about a few miles radius from Century City.

That's what anyone would normally think, even if they are not blessed with the intelligence of a former super elite expatriate like Mr. Double Kin Man.
Why is he even a candidate for Cypress, the next county over 30 miles away? It is like a person relocating to Tokyo renting an apartment in Ibaraki Prefecture. I am also surprised that Century City is not on the list. I would decide on Century City without hesitation.

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#7

I lived in WLA. Around here, there are a few Asian students per class, except in some schools.
Considering the morning and evening traffic jams, I think Culver City or El Segundo, as close as possible, would be a good choice. Other potential locations would take more than an hour each way to commute.
As for schools, you can check out Gratschools.
If it is a 4-5 bedroom, it would be a house, and rents are very high these days, so I don't know if you can rent it for $6000-7000.


The El Segundo school district is small and very nice, but too small to have much choice. I am told that it is mostly white.
Because it is a small community, there are few apartments or other rental properties, rents are high, and I think it would be difficult to find a suitable vacant house.

The Culver City school district is also small, but larger than El Segundo, and the schools on the north side are better.
Note that there are places where the address is Culver City but the school district is LASD.
Culver City has always been a predominantly black area, but there are also more Orientals on the north side, and more black as you go south.

The school district near Century City is not a candidate, probably because it is LASD.
LASD also varies quite a bit from school to school, and there are many good schools, so you could live within commuting distance of a school that meets your needs.
However, rent is also higher in the commuting area of good schools.

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#8

If you work in Century City, Culver City, West LA, Mar Vista area would be good.
There are Japanese markets and restaurants.
Torrance has a Japanese community and many Japanese, but Culver City, West LA, Mar Vista area has a good mix. ( I also live in this area )

Depending on the age of your children, Culver City has a language immersion school elementary school where you can take classes in Japanese.

Torrance, Rancho PV, and El Segundo use the 405 freeway for commuting, and the northbound route toward Century City is congested in the morning.

Cypress is too far away.

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Mortgage/Rental Rent

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#1
  • Pompompurin
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  • 2025/05/28 14:23

The rent in Los Angeles is getting so high, isn't it? How much are you paying for rent now ? If it goes up even more from now on, it will be really hard !.

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#26
  • だじゃればなし
  • 2025/06/04 (Wed) 20:56
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Really, rents in Los Angeles have been rising year after year ! Looking at 2025 rent prices, for example, a one-bedroom apartment in Santa Monica is priced at about $3,250, in Koreatown about $2,500, and in Torrance about $2,300. There are considerable differences by area, but the overall trend seems to be one of rising prices. If rents continue to rise at this rate, it will become increasingly difficult to choose where to live …. What area do you live in and how much is your rent ? Also, are many of you considering sharing a room to save money ??

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#33

Property prices ( on Zillow and other places ) are rising quite a bit right now, but many of you have been living in your current places for a long time ? and are getting much cheaper rents thanks to rent control. I mean, moving now would be quite expensive,...

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#34
  • ふしぎなTorrancee
  • 2025/06/05 (Thu) 16:52
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Certainly, the rental market in Torrance is quite inflated, with sites such as Zillow showing current rental prices in the $ 2,100 to $ 4,800 range, especially for larger properties and in popular areas.

In many cases, those who live in properties where rent control is applied are able to pay relatively low rents, but if they were to move to a new place, they would have to pay rent in line with current market prices, which would be a big burden.

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#38
  • UZAI
  • 2025/06/05 (Thu) 20:02
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For more information on future market trends, we recommend checking the latest rental information ! How do you feel about your current rent ? too high ? or still acceptable ?.

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#40
  • Yellowbase
  • 2025/06/06 (Fri) 09:37
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For families, you need a room for the kids...for teenager boys and girls, they can't share a room
3BD must...the more bedrooms you have, the more the rent goes up....

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Palos Verdes I want to live in Palos Verdes.

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  • Jack Ryan
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  • 2024/10/10 10:39

I am planning to move to Los Angeles next year for work.
My family of five, my wife and three children, would like to live in Rancho Palos Verdes, but I saw on the news that heavy rains have caused landslides, so much so that a state of emergency has been declared.
Has the area near Palos Verdes become an area to avoid? I would appreciate it if you could let me know the current situation.
Thanks in advance.

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#43
  • リアル下界住人
  • 2024/12/13 (Fri) 14:24
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You have to have a lot of money to just live in PV
Torailers come and go by the hundreds in San Pedro.
Only a handful of Japanese can live in PV even after living in LA for many years.

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#48
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2024/12/16 (Mon) 08:20
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If safety and school districts were a priority, the Japanese would be living there.

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#49

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School district and safety are among the best in the U.S.
Unfortunately,
I hear you can't live there with a normal income level
Let's watch it together from below.

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#50
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2024/12/28 (Sat) 08:23
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It's like watching the movie Heaven and Hell.

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#51

Palos Verdes Estates has its own police department and is very safe, while Rancho Palos Verdes is under the jurisdiction of the LA County Police Department and is slow to respond, so there are a lot of gated residents. Rancho is the same near the ocean, but either way, the scenery and air are great.

But I was surprised at first, when I drove a little bit, to see oil tanks lined up like in the middle east, depending on the direction of the highway. You could call the police or fire department directly and ask them. The neighboring city of Redondo Beach also seems to be nice with an independent school district and police department.

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I am looking for a property in Irvine.

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  • ri____km
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  • 2024/08/21 13:30

I will be stationed in Irvine starting in January.
I live with my 4 children, ages 4 and 2.
We are currently living in Chicago and had no choice of a house but a townhouse because Chicago is very hard to shovel snow.
Do most expatriates living in Irvine live in townhouses, apartments, or single-family homes? ?
I know there are advantages and disadvantages to each, but I can't imagine what it would be like in a different climate than Chicago.
Also, any recommendations on areas?
I am looking for rent within $5500.
Thanks in advance.

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#2

I used to live in Chicago. It's a nice place, but cold. LOL
It depends on what part of Irvine you want to live in, how many bedrooms you need, and if you can drive … but the climate is pleasant and comfortable year round. There is a lot of entertainment, the beach is only 15 minutes away by car, and you can even go skiing in the snowy mountains if you drive 2 hours.

With houses, you have to do the renovations and maintenance on your own, which is inconvenient. With apartments and condominiums, it's easier because they take care of the maintenance. If you have young children, I recommend a place with a park.

I think it is by far the easiest place to raise children.

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#4
  • ハテナ
  • 2024/09/04 (Wed) 18:04
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Rent means rent, so maintenance is the landlord's obligation.

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#5

アーバインは結構暑くなりますよ
良いところに住みたいなら海に近い所?

日系幼稚園に入れたいならタスティン辺りが便利かもしれません
予算は十分あるようなのでアーバインカンパニー系の
年式の新しいアメニティの揃ったアパートが良いと思います
プールは当然、テニスコートなどがあるところが良いかも

夕方はどの高速道路も混むので下道で通勤できるところ、学校の送り迎え出来るのが便利でしょう
アーバインはアメリカじゃないアメリカです
治安は基本とても安全ですが車上狙いはあります

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Homeowner Insurance

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#1
  • mail
  • 2024/11/16 12:09

We are looking for homeowner insurances that also include drainage pipe work coverage,

Please let us know if you have any recommendations.

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#3

Normal Homeowners Insurance includes Plumbing.

We have AAA insurance which includes auto, homeowners, and earthquake.

I've only used auto when I hit another car lightly.

I don't use insurance because I can fix things that are easily fixed by myself, such as house sewage.

The kitchen and bathroom sewage side of the house has a sewer line that runs to the street outside

Sometimes I have to dig up the yard, so I might use insurance for that.

We use AAA, but I haven't compared it to others, so I can't answer "recommended insurances".

You could go to various insurers from one end to the other and say what your requirements are and compare.

There are many different insurance companies, but I may not be able to comfortably give you a "recommendation" because the amount of payment varies greatly depending on detailed conditions.

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  • 2024/11/19 (Tue) 12:36
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Mr. Rain

Thank you for the news !

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Mobil Home

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  • モービル
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  • 2024/09/20 13:27

In Gardena, I see that rent is $ 600 per month and



Is there any cost other than rent and utilities? Are there any other costs besides rent and utilities



Please let me know how it is to live in a mobile home.

Thank you.

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#5
  • dobon
  • 2024/09/20 (Fri) 22:02
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20 years ago ? ? ?
there are property taxes now
trailer homes are not cheap
someone I know is paying $2400

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#6
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2024/09/21 (Sat) 07:55
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You don't own the land,
it's owned by Mobil Home Park
you rent the lot, so you need to pay rent.

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#7
  • モービル
  • 2024/09/21 (Sat) 08:40
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Thank you all for your writings.

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#27
  • z
  • 2024/10/13 (Sun) 16:35
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Property taxes and repairs will be charged.

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#29
  • キビシイ
  • 2024/10/23 (Wed) 09:44
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Mobil Home's rent of approximately $ 600 per month may include additional costs other than utilities. For example, you may have to pay for Internet access and furniture rental. It is a good idea to check with the official website of Mobil Home or the owner for specific additional costs.

You may want to check Mobil Home reviews about living comfort. While many reviews praise the comfortable living environment and convenient amenities, individual experiences may vary. Searching reviews online or taking a tour locally is a great way to get a feel for the property.

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Shared Rooms, Apartments (near Sacramento or Davis)

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  • Kokoryu
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  • 2024/09/01 10:37

I am currently studying at a university in the U.S. and will be transferring to a university around Sacramento or Davis around January. I have not been able to find anything, but I was wondering if anyone could tell me if there are any websites that have Japanese room-sharing opportunities in that area.

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#2
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん      .
  • 2024/09/01 (Sun) 11:09
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Why are they changing schools?

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#4
  • TRASH . .
  • 2024/09/01 (Sun) 12:21
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「どうして転校するのでしょうか。」

他人のプライベート知ってどうするのでしょうか。

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#5
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん . .
  • 2024/09/01 (Sun) 13:10
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Will you help them if you know why they are changing schools?

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share-house

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  • Ryan
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  • 2023/10/01 09:20

I am looking for a shared house near Hamilton High School in Los Angeles. We are looking to pay $250-$450 for rent. If you know of anyone who might be able to help me, I would appreciate it if you could let me know.
Best regards 🙇‍ ♀ ️

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#27
  • 昭和なおとっつぁん
  • 2023/10/04 (Wed) 15:30
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I would rather live my life
than someone else's I must enjoy it or else I will lose it.

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#29
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2023/10/05 (Thu) 08:32
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Enjoy life to the fullest and have no regrets in your old age.

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#32
  • 安全性第一
  • 2023/10/07 (Sat) 20:35
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It is important to check the address and other information to find out if there are any incidents happening before you live there. I am looking for a sharemate again in such a dangerous area!

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#33
  • かるばーしてぃー
  • 2023/10/17 (Tue) 00:01
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The Hamilton High School neighborhood is not safe to begin with.

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#34
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2023/10/17 (Tue) 08:05
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If you look at Google Maps, even the school area is
lined with houses. If you live in a place that is not safe to begin with, you can live there with a little ingenuity.

I have lived in this area for about 30 years, but
I don't feel any danger, and I live next door to three other houses.

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searching an entire house

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  • LA
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  • 2023/05/24 22:38

We are planning to buy a house in Rancho Palos verdes or Rolling hills, which one is better ?
is there any difference between those two areas in particular ??

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#195
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2023/09/20 (Wed) 10:24
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It used to be much easier to apply for permanent residency.
"Visa expired" then you could only get a permanent residence visa, so you applied for a green card.

There was no limit to the number of applications for lottery permanent residence, and each person could apply for as many as they wanted.
A friend of mine printed about 2,000 applications and won.

I wonder if the people who switched to Permanent Resident status will stay in the US for the rest of their lives.
If you are ready to make your bones in the U.S., you have to become an American citizen.

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#196
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2023/09/20 (Wed) 10:39
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Even boarders can get permanent residency if they meet the requirements for application.

It is up to the permanent resident to obtain permanent residence and live anywhere in the world.
But there are restrictions on permanent residency, so you need to know that.

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#198
  • うざい!
  • 2023/09/20 (Wed) 13:43
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I guess around 1970-1985.

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#199
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2023/09/20 (Wed) 15:42
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I lived there then ?.

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#200
  • うざい!
  • 2023/09/20 (Wed) 15:55
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I've lived here since 1961.

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