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January 31, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Just made a post on yer site. I’m Tom Hay, and happen to be on the board for Redwood Highpoint.. If you could be so kind, encourage people (everyone) to attend their board meetings. I see sooooo much misinformation, hear so much misinformation and downright lies/rumors, its sad…
The more people we have that attend, the more informed they are, and can spread the word around. And contribute to their community…!
February 20, 2008 at 8:05 pm
I’m very discouraged by this site, and I’m not sure what the purpose of it is. Many items I see posted on here are somehow intended to point out how awful High Point is. For instance, could you please remove your “Poll” asking people to point out the biggest problem in High Point? To me, the biggest problem for High Point is racism, but you don’t offer that as an option. Or, unwillingness to accept those who are different from us into the West Seattle community. If you want to keep your poll posted, why don’t you offer a “What do you love most about living in High Point” poll? That seems like a fair and reasonable thing to do!
Last year I was appalled and offended by your racist comments. Honestly, the only reason I visit this site is to see if you have shut it down. I’m all for having a place where homeowners can discuss issues, but we already have that- it’s called the Homeowners Association. I regularly attend meetings for the HOA and the Finance Committee and SHA and the HOA are VERY committed to making positive things happen in our community and they listen to the people of High Point. I second Tom Hay’s comment: there is a lot of misinformation on your site.
I pray-for the success of our community- that you decide to stop beating up the image of the new High Point and decide to look at the good side of the community as well.
-Michelle
February 23, 2008 at 9:59 am
My husband and I are considering moving into High Point. There is a lovely detached Lyle home available for resale by the playground. We have a young child and are very interested in raising her in a diverse and safe neighborhood. I have read all of the posts on this blog with great interest. I haven’t really noticed any “negatives” that couldn’t also be applied to any other neighborhood — universally renters are less concerned with properties than owners, people have different thresholds for what is considered too much noise…
Four months have passed since the majority of the vitriolic comments were posted. How do people feel? Are you satisfied, and dare I say excited, by your High Point purchase? Regrets?
Is there anything that you wished you had known before you made your purchase? Advice for potential buyers?
I have wandered around the neighborhood, driven through at different times of day, and attempted to talk to as many passersby as possible. Strangely, and unfortunately, the people I have stopped on the street did not actually live in the new development but on the outskirts. I suppose that is a positive sign when people choose to walk through your neighborhood…
I will close by again asking for insight into the good, the bad, and the frustrating of High Point. I very much look forward to your comments.
Many thanks.
K.V.
February 27, 2008 at 7:49 pm
Hi K.V.,
High Point is a fantastic community. Many homeowners are active in the community and are excited about making it a fun and vibrant place to live.
My husband and I LOVE our home- the simple fact is, you cannot find homes of this quality outside of High Point for the price we paid (lower than your typical West Seattle home).
The important thing to remember is that High Point is growing and is in a state of change (from bad to good!). There are occasional blips of annoying behavior (teens can be loud, especially on warm nights) but truly the community is a happy one, full of people who want to know their neighbors. We’ve developed many friendships after only living here less than a year.
We tried asking people, too, when we moved in. One thing you can do is knock on neighbors’ doors and just explain that you’re thinking of moving to the neighborhood. We did that and it totally put our minds at ease- High Point dwellers love to talk about their new community. Since it sounds like you are open to change, and enjoy being surrounded by diversity, I think High Point would be a good fit for you. But, we homeowners are friendly, so by all means keeping knocking until you get to talk to someone face to face!
Good luck. I know which house you’re referring to, and those are really beautiful homes!