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Jon,
I would also advise against Mar Vista.  It has a reputation as gang 
territory.  I don't know much about Culver City, but it also wouldn't be 
up there on the list for 300K.  Try looking in the area bounded by 
Pico, Overland, Santa Monica and Beverly Glen Boulevards.  This area is 
sometimes called Westwood or Beverlywood.  Do note that these houses are
not terribly big (1400-1600 sqft), but the *location* is good.

Jon Parro (jparro@hsc.usc.edu) wrote:
: My wife's office is relocating to Santa Monica (MGM Plaza) and so
: we'll be moving from Pasadena to the Westside.  We don't know much
: about the area, though, and we've been getting conflicting information.
: For example, some people suggest Mar Vista, others say high crime.
: Some people suggest Culver City, others say no way.

: We're looking for a house - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, no pool, yard, around
: $300,000.  We also have two young sons, so schools are a big 
: consideration.  We've looked around a little, and will be looking
: for a real estate agent, but I thought I'd see what advice all of you
: might have.  We'll consider any area within a good commute from

: my wife's office - hopefully 20 minutes or less.  Would like nice
: family area, of course.  Thanks for any help!
: :w      q

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