I was born and raised in Fremont, and lived there for the first 29 years (now in Castro Valley). My parents bought their house in 1957 when it was brand new for $9950 (a shoe box of a house) that sold in 2021 for $921,000! I can vouch that everything mentioned in this video is true about Fremont.
@@RichFlemingRealtor hmmm, I probably don't understand what you mean by a "shopping hub" then. Regardless, it's way too crowded in the parking lots so I'm in prefer Union City and Newark 😉
Fremont use to not be a bad place to live, now it's just an overcrowded mess! With way too much development ! Way too much traffic! And Way too many people! Somewhere along the way? This place city lost its way! Think from poor leadership!
Fremont's challenges are similar to the rest of the Bay Area's. And the root cause of these problems is NIMBYism. You can complain about development and too many people, but in the USA, you can't prevent people from moving where they want. If you don't plan and develop for it, you end up with challenges like the Bay Area has.
@@thomasricksmith8171 ... sorry you're so unhappy here. If you need assistance selling your home when you're ready to transition, please feel free to reach out to me.
fremont lost alot of what made it fremont, its not the same its turning into san Francisco, to many people compacted for expensive homes and apartments. nothing g fun to do anymore. very poor management thats why I left
@@RichFlemingRealtor when we lived there prior to that time there was a larger population of Asians/whites. After, there was a much larger community of people from India.
The wife and I lived in Fremont from 1956 to 2018. We left due to the changing demographics and rapidly upward spiraling housing costs. Now that the bike lanes have cut of right turns so to speak, traffic is now stupid level. Also, American cuisine is almost gone. We found ourselves in the Midwest in a home we bought outright for $35K. The city council shouldn't allow developers to pay "En Lieu" fees instead of developing low cost housing. Fremont (Niles) may have been my birthplace, but it's not home to me anymore. Too much change, all for the worst.
Con; Take a ride on BART from Warm Springs station north, and get a window seat so you can view the scenery along the right of way, or go to Lake Elizabeth for a walk, and see the homeless sleeping on the park benches...the ones that are drooling are the addicts.
There are problems with crime in Fremont. Moved out 20 years ago, after dealing with gang problems, shootings, and drug dealers. You also forgot to mention the 2 earthquakes fault that run through the City: San Andreas and Hayward. Many of the vital facilites: hospitals, BART, etc. are built directly on the fault. The old City Hall is also built on the fault. Many houses, especially older ones, are also within a mile of the Hayward fault line.
I actually did a video on natural hazards in the Bay Area and covered the earthquake faults. I don't usually bring the faults up in my videos because all of the cities from Fremont to Hercules along 580/880/80 are on the faults. It's just part of living in the Bay Area. If you moved out 20 years ago, you may not be fully versed on the crime situation in Fremont. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Ransome! The condo market in Fremont has definitely coooled somewhat. Condos/Townhomes almost always feel negative market shifts more than detached homes. PLEASE NOTE that if you are going to use a VA loan to buy a condo, the condo development MUST be VA approved. If you want to talk about the details, reach me via text/call at 925.386.2999. Email me at rich@RichFlemingGroup.com.
I wanted to agree but then thought about it and now I do not agree at all. I thought about BigSur, I thought about the beaches of San Deigo in La Joya, I thought about Taho and the Sierra mountains and the ski resorts, I thought about the Red Wood forests In Marin and north of it, I though about the vineyards of Napa and Sonoma, and the breath taking Berkeley hills. I though about Highway 1 and other scenic roads, The wide remote farmlands of central Cali, etc... When it comes to the cities Yes, other than San Francisco they don't have much, but the state as whole, there is no state that can compare in the entire country.
The first thing I would check is housing costs in the area you want to live. It also depends on your living and family situation. Feel free to book an appointment with to discuss your particular situation ... calendly.com/richhomeviewings/real-estate-discussion-with-rich-fleming?month=2024-05
40% less you pay for houses in Fremont, please tell me where. Unless you compare it with Los Altos, Saratoga and such there is no way Fremont house market is 40% less compared to Palo Alto and other like that. Come on.
Nice, but EXPENSIVE! I’ve lived here for 55 years and have seen the housing prices rise dramatically over the years. Again, it is nice and if you can afford it then it may be for you. ✌🏼
Most iof the cities in Bayarea got expensive , i live in Hayward since 80s, alots changed & most houses here goes above over Million dollars , even in south Hayward ..used to get a town houses here under $300000 & rent was here for 2 bedrooms apartment was around $1000 a month back in 90s & 2000s ...now they rent a ROOM in the house for around $1000 amonth & townhouses is around million dollars...whole Bayarea/Eastbay getting expensive, NOT only Fremont
Grew up on farwell and went to Kennedy high school, I'd say north of Thornton ave close to union city has the most crime / ghetto activities , Mainly in north gate and Cabrillo. I saw the city shift from a lot of Mexican people moving out / Asians and Indians moving in because they have tech jobs in the Silicon Valley of downtown SF
@@Jj-bh1tv yea I mean somewhat probably but my first day of Kennedy was in 2015, and there was a stabbing within the first 30 min of us on campus cause some surenos from Newark transferred to Kennedy and saw their opps and got busy, thankfully the kid lived , so I get what I mean but it was still 40 percent Mexican when I went in '15
If you want to move to Fremont bring lots of MONEY $$$$$$$$$$$$$ 😐 Homes start at $1.5 M.......... Traffic, stay off the surface streets during commute hours.... Traditionally Fremont has always been known as a "Bedroom Community".... A/C Transit SUCKS in Fremont..... Irvington was never a town.... I was a printing error on a train menu.... You forgot Washington Township and Centerville.
If you scroll thorugh the comments of most of my videos, you'll see that I do answer comments. However, I have dozens of videos and get a fair number of comments. I'm not always able to respond immediately.
OMFG finally no loud music, no monotone voice, good lord, thank you my man.
I hate loud back ground music in videos. I try to remember to cut it if the editor inserts it. Thanks for viewing and commenting.
I was born and raised in Fremont, and lived there for the first 29 years (now in Castro Valley). My parents bought their house in 1957 when it was brand new for $9950 (a shoe box of a house) that sold in 2021 for $921,000!
I can vouch that everything mentioned in this video is true about Fremont.
For shopping there is Pacific Commons and Fremont Hub, both huge.
true ... but they are both essentially super LARGE strip malls.
@@RichFlemingRealtor hmmm, I probably don't understand what you mean by a "shopping hub" then. Regardless, it's way too crowded in the parking lots so I'm in prefer Union City and Newark 😉
Pacific Commons, give me a break.
I lived in Fremont for 30 years. You are right. Pros & cons. Good factual information. Thanks.
Fremont use to not be a bad place to live, now it's just an overcrowded mess! With way too much development ! Way too much traffic! And Way too many people! Somewhere along the way? This place city lost its way! Think from poor leadership!
Fremont's challenges are similar to the rest of the Bay Area's. And the root cause of these problems is NIMBYism. You can complain about development and too many people, but in the USA, you can't prevent people from moving where they want. If you don't plan and develop for it, you end up with challenges like the Bay Area has.
@@RichFlemingRealtor the whole bay area is over crowded! With way too much crime! Can't wait to leave!
@@thomasricksmith8171 ... sorry you're so unhappy here. If you need assistance selling your home when you're ready to transition, please feel free to reach out to me.
absolutely
fremont lost alot of what made it fremont, its not the same its turning into san Francisco, to many people compacted for expensive homes and apartments. nothing g fun to do anymore. very poor management thats why I left
Lived in Fremont for years. Left at the height of the cultural change there in the late 90s/ early 00s. A lot of this is facts.
What "cultural changes" are you referring to?
@@RichFlemingRealtor when we lived there prior to that time there was a larger population of Asians/whites. After, there was a much larger community of people from India.
@@BobDan1234 Thanks!
The wife and I lived in Fremont from 1956 to 2018. We left due to the changing demographics and rapidly upward spiraling housing costs. Now that the bike lanes have cut of right turns so to speak, traffic is now stupid level. Also, American cuisine is almost gone. We found ourselves in the Midwest in a home we bought outright for $35K. The city council shouldn't allow developers to pay "En Lieu" fees instead of developing low cost housing.
Fremont (Niles) may have been my birthplace, but it's not home to me anymore. Too much change, all for the worst.
THANKS RICH!!!
Con; Take a ride on BART from Warm Springs station north, and get a window seat so you can view the scenery along the right of way, or go to Lake Elizabeth for a walk, and see the homeless sleeping on the park benches...the ones that are drooling are the addicts.
Lake Elizabeth is a pile of bird poop.
There are problems with crime in Fremont. Moved out 20 years ago, after dealing with gang problems, shootings, and drug dealers.
You also forgot to mention the 2 earthquakes fault that run through the City: San Andreas and Hayward. Many of the vital facilites: hospitals, BART, etc. are built directly on the fault. The old City Hall is also built on the fault.
Many houses, especially older ones, are also within a mile of the Hayward fault line.
I actually did a video on natural hazards in the Bay Area and covered the earthquake faults. I don't usually bring the faults up in my videos because all of the cities from Fremont to Hercules along 580/880/80 are on the faults. It's just part of living in the Bay Area. If you moved out 20 years ago, you may not be fully versed on the crime situation in Fremont. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Great video!!
Thanks for stopping by and checking out the video! I enjoyed your Ave Maria video!
@@RichFlemingRealtor oh Thank you!!! 😀😀😀😀
@@RichFlemingRealtor I might be moving to the San Jose area near my folks! And found your video! So glad you made it!
How is the condominium market in Fremont? I am going to get pre-approved for a VA loan next month
Ransome! The condo market in Fremont has definitely coooled somewhat. Condos/Townhomes almost always feel negative market shifts more than detached homes. PLEASE NOTE that if you are going to use a VA loan to buy a condo, the condo development MUST be VA approved. If you want to talk about the details, reach me via text/call at 925.386.2999. Email me at rich@RichFlemingGroup.com.
WOW - you guys don't get 100+ degrees in the summer up there? Shocker...
California is all about the weather/climate, topography, and Mexican/Asian food. That’s really it.
I wanted to agree but then thought about it and now I do not agree at all. I thought about BigSur, I thought about the beaches of San Deigo in La Joya, I thought about Taho and the Sierra mountains and the ski resorts, I thought about the Red Wood forests In Marin and north of it, I though about the vineyards of Napa and Sonoma, and the breath taking Berkeley hills. I though about Highway 1 and other scenic roads, The wide remote farmlands of central Cali, etc... When it comes to the cities Yes, other than San Francisco they don't have much, but the state as whole, there is no state that can compare in the entire country.
i got offered a job out there and its a 80k salary job can I live here? And if so what do I need to do.
The first thing I would check is housing costs in the area you want to live. It also depends on your living and family situation. Feel free to book an appointment with to discuss your particular situation ... calendly.com/richhomeviewings/real-estate-discussion-with-rich-fleming?month=2024-05
40% less you pay for houses in Fremont, please tell me where. Unless you compare it with Los Altos, Saratoga and such there is no way Fremont house market is 40% less compared to Palo Alto and other like that. Come on.
Nice, but EXPENSIVE!
I’ve lived here for 55 years and have seen the housing prices rise dramatically over the years.
Again, it is nice and if you can afford it then it may be for you.
✌🏼
Most iof the cities in Bayarea got expensive , i live in Hayward since 80s, alots changed & most houses here goes above over Million dollars , even in south Hayward ..used to get a town houses here under $300000 & rent was here for 2 bedrooms apartment was around $1000 a month back in 90s & 2000s ...now they rent a ROOM in the house for around $1000 amonth & townhouses is around million dollars...whole Bayarea/Eastbay getting expensive, NOT only Fremont
Ive lived in fremont since i was born, family has over 15 million worth in property now since the tech boom
Grew up on farwell and went to Kennedy high school, I'd say north of Thornton ave close to union city has the most crime / ghetto activities , Mainly in north gate and Cabrillo. I saw the city shift from a lot of Mexican people moving out / Asians and Indians moving in because they have tech jobs in the Silicon Valley of downtown SF
I grew up off Farwell too on Truman Place
@@Jj-bh1tv word, I was off Roosevelt place, but yea man I remember when it was Mexican now it's just Indian and Asian
@@Zayyfrm96thYeah...used to be a great city. Awful now. I graduated Kennedy 1994 and by then Asians (Chinese, Filipino) were taking over.
@@Jj-bh1tv yea I mean somewhat probably but my first day of Kennedy was in 2015, and there was a stabbing within the first 30 min of us on campus cause some surenos from Newark transferred to Kennedy and saw their opps and got busy, thankfully the kid lived , so I get what I mean but it was still 40 percent Mexican when I went in '15
@@Zayyfrm96th Wow...that is a big change from when I was there. I was there before there was a cop on campus
If you want to move to Fremont bring lots of MONEY $$$$$$$$$$$$$ 😐 Homes start at $1.5 M.......... Traffic, stay off the surface streets during commute hours.... Traditionally Fremont has always been known as a "Bedroom Community".... A/C Transit SUCKS in Fremont..... Irvington was never a town.... I was a printing error on a train menu.... You forgot Washington Township and Centerville.
you make a video to help but you don't answer the comments?
If you scroll thorugh the comments of most of my videos, you'll see that I do answer comments. However, I have dozens of videos and get a fair number of comments. I'm not always able to respond immediately.