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3. Flu – I grew up in NY, but I have lived in different areas of CA and have always liked SD the best. No more haggling on the house as they already accepted my offer and that was a struggle in itself. For us, due to time contraints it is either take this one by tommorow (of course I have 17 days to walk away after start of escrow) or start looking for another rental.
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Well, then it seems like you made up your mind. Welcome to SD…Just check what the appraisal comes in at. If it’s lower than what you paid, you might be able to negotiate again at that point. Considering you had some appreciation on your previous home, I don’t see a problem if your wife really likes this home. Money is money. I don’t check when someone hands me a bill whether it can from 40 hours of work or from capital appreciation personally. It pretty much all looks the same to me.

I would concur with flyer’s opinion. Life it too short.. You seem to be in a different league where money isn’t a primary “issue”.

Save a lot of money? What for? ..So that if you get hit by a bus, you can subsidize GM/Chrysler/AIG/BAC/C or “spread the wealth” back to irresponsible people that overleveraged and clamouring for a financial bailout? Enjoy your home. Might as well enjoy what you earned (sometimes).