THIS IS RIDICULUS!!!!!!!!!!
It is up to the owners to take better precaution when renting out homes. Most of the owners bought with the intention of turning a profit then their dreams were crushed. All renters are not bad people, and should not be labeled as such when there are a few bad apples in the bunch. Furthermore, there is no such thing as a safe neighborhood. Most car jackings, robberies, home invasions, ect. do not occur in dirt poor neighborhoods, because what are they going to gain. It does not matter if you live in Palm Beach, Boca or Riviera Beach. Some of the biggest criminals are living right next door and seem to be outstanding members of a well respected community. (MADOFF) It is absolutely ridiculus to say Lake Worth or Boynton would be a better area than Riviera Beach when those same areas have been in the news for the last two years for gang violence. Majority of the bad remarks are closet racist! The neighborhood has been labeled because Riviera Beach is a primarily black community. I am not even African American, but I am disgusted with the ignorance floating around. I live on Village Blvd and Brandywine and it was the worse decision I ever made. My community is listed #1 for the most break-ins in my zip code. It does not matter where you live and what your neighbors look like, no one is 100% safe and there is no gurantee for anyone. BITTERSWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, but the TRUTH.

This community is safe for families but the Management is like Dictators and increasing HOA fees every year which is not fair. You will think that you made a mistake by purchasing property in this community. Stay away I am selling my house too.

this question does NOT violate fair housing laws because this is a Buyer asking a legitimate question
answering it may depending on how you phrase your answers
I would not jeopardize my license by redlining Riviera Beach...
The people who are RENTING and OWNING in Riviera Beach are not violating any laws by admitting what they see day to day and are likely your best testimonials

Safe.... just as Matt suggested, check with the Riviera Beach Police and the Palm Beach County Sheriff...

but... if I were searching for my family... I would be focusing on the schools first and foremost. I know why you're attracted to Thousand Oaks because I see many people focus on their prices and that's all.

I would suggest taking a look at Lake Worth (West side), and West Boynton Beach as well...


David Podgursky
Broker-Associate
Boca Executive Realty
561-504-6949
davidp@bocaexecutive.com http://www.davidpodgursky.com

Julie,

Our recommendation is for you to get in touch with the local police department or county sheriff's department. They have access to the most accurate and current information and are generally very willing to be helpful.

Good luck

Wow! I have lived in Thousands Oaks for over 3 years and I rent. I am a professional, I take care of my property, pick up the trash that my neighbors leave on our street etc. It amazes me how all renters get labeled by the homeowners as people who could care less about where they live. I pay as much for my rent a most owners pay for their mortage!

Thousand Oaks would be a better community if owners got renters involved and gave them a voice and stopped treating them crap and badmouthing them. Some of us care about our community, too.

The first answer by Pamela was the best.

How is this question violating fair housing laws? I think it's a legitimate question. I'm sure that if you yourself wanted to know, you would ask someone for their opinion, right? Don't see any injustice being done there. (I realize that you are a realtor, and in your world, answering this may pose risk. But take it for what it is, a general question to the general public) :)
And as for it being in "Riviera Beach" and automatically being unsafe. Sure, the city of Riviera Beach that we are familiar with, the 'other side of the tracks' so to speak, is unsafe. But not everything in the mailing district of Riviera Beach can be automatically labeled unsafe just through association alone. There are perfectly safe neighborhoods that have the mailing address of Riviera Beach. There are a few along military trail just south of northlake blvd. It's not common knowledge that Riviera Beach goes that far east. So to answer the question, take Matthew's advice and do some research on the net. Or see if you can ask one of the guards to let you in and check out the atmosphere, the cars, the people.

I am a 26 year old male and I bought my house here 2 years ago, and to answer your question it's not bad for couples or a single home owner. This is not a safe area for kids. Home owners care and take pride in our community, but the land lords and renters could care less. They have ruined Thousand Oaks, but slowly it is getting better. I feel safe, I have many guns a Doberman and an alarm system. So, if you are a first time home owner make sure you have a good building with good tenants and you will have nothing to worry about. I bought mine and all occupants are home owners and I have never had a problem. Just make sure you stay away from the renters.

Julie, Cindi said it all... My suggestion if you feel this might not be a safe area is look up police reports. That is a matter of public record. You can do a lot of research online yourself. Don't ask a Realtor to place their license at risk by answering that question.

Hmmm..this question violates fair housing laws....

No community in Riviera Beach is safe!