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February 12, 2011 at 9:49 PM #666650February 12, 2011 at 10:17 PM #665522
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ParticipantJP, even though you feel so torn about buying it now, I think in a few years you will look back and see that it was a good decision. Not necessarily lowest price, but good overall decision. It’s very hard to get out of the routine of checking and following all listings and NODs etc. – but that prolonged search IS stressful. You are feeling let down, you feel like you could have done better, if you and your husband would have waited, that’s normal. Don’t let it become an issue in your marriage, it’s not worth it. try to see the positives of it and move on.
But really, I am sure it is a good purchase, after all that extensive research and following the market.
Relax. Forget about the RE market ( I know, you will have withdrawal). Don’t look back, just forward. I know you don’t want congratulations but you deserve them.
In the current market conditions which are bound to continue for a long time ( kicking the can down the road) it’s very hard to not feel you are settling no matter what you buy and when. Seems like you got a good deal. There are lot of unknowns about the future financial situation, you HAVE to hedge your bets – i.e. settle, compromise. Don’t worry about it anymore. I think maybe you are too stressed about it, and gradually you will discover how refreshing and liberating it is to put all this RE stuff behind you – and focus instead on other things more fun – having more fun, making home improvements.
BTW, LA means listing agent, right? So, you did not have a realtor agent, you went with the listing agent always?
February 12, 2011 at 10:17 PM #665585ParticipantJP, even though you feel so torn about buying it now, I think in a few years you will look back and see that it was a good decision. Not necessarily lowest price, but good overall decision. It’s very hard to get out of the routine of checking and following all listings and NODs etc. – but that prolonged search IS stressful. You are feeling let down, you feel like you could have done better, if you and your husband would have waited, that’s normal. Don’t let it become an issue in your marriage, it’s not worth it. try to see the positives of it and move on.
But really, I am sure it is a good purchase, after all that extensive research and following the market.
Relax. Forget about the RE market ( I know, you will have withdrawal). Don’t look back, just forward. I know you don’t want congratulations but you deserve them.
In the current market conditions which are bound to continue for a long time ( kicking the can down the road) it’s very hard to not feel you are settling no matter what you buy and when. Seems like you got a good deal. There are lot of unknowns about the future financial situation, you HAVE to hedge your bets – i.e. settle, compromise. Don’t worry about it anymore. I think maybe you are too stressed about it, and gradually you will discover how refreshing and liberating it is to put all this RE stuff behind you – and focus instead on other things more fun – having more fun, making home improvements.
BTW, LA means listing agent, right? So, you did not have a realtor agent, you went with the listing agent always?
February 12, 2011 at 10:17 PM #666183ParticipantJP, even though you feel so torn about buying it now, I think in a few years you will look back and see that it was a good decision. Not necessarily lowest price, but good overall decision. It’s very hard to get out of the routine of checking and following all listings and NODs etc. – but that prolonged search IS stressful. You are feeling let down, you feel like you could have done better, if you and your husband would have waited, that’s normal. Don’t let it become an issue in your marriage, it’s not worth it. try to see the positives of it and move on.
But really, I am sure it is a good purchase, after all that extensive research and following the market.
Relax. Forget about the RE market ( I know, you will have withdrawal). Don’t look back, just forward. I know you don’t want congratulations but you deserve them.
In the current market conditions which are bound to continue for a long time ( kicking the can down the road) it’s very hard to not feel you are settling no matter what you buy and when. Seems like you got a good deal. There are lot of unknowns about the future financial situation, you HAVE to hedge your bets – i.e. settle, compromise. Don’t worry about it anymore. I think maybe you are too stressed about it, and gradually you will discover how refreshing and liberating it is to put all this RE stuff behind you – and focus instead on other things more fun – having more fun, making home improvements.
BTW, LA means listing agent, right? So, you did not have a realtor agent, you went with the listing agent always?
February 12, 2011 at 10:17 PM #666318ParticipantJP, even though you feel so torn about buying it now, I think in a few years you will look back and see that it was a good decision. Not necessarily lowest price, but good overall decision. It’s very hard to get out of the routine of checking and following all listings and NODs etc. – but that prolonged search IS stressful. You are feeling let down, you feel like you could have done better, if you and your husband would have waited, that’s normal. Don’t let it become an issue in your marriage, it’s not worth it. try to see the positives of it and move on.
But really, I am sure it is a good purchase, after all that extensive research and following the market.
Relax. Forget about the RE market ( I know, you will have withdrawal). Don’t look back, just forward. I know you don’t want congratulations but you deserve them.
In the current market conditions which are bound to continue for a long time ( kicking the can down the road) it’s very hard to not feel you are settling no matter what you buy and when. Seems like you got a good deal. There are lot of unknowns about the future financial situation, you HAVE to hedge your bets – i.e. settle, compromise. Don’t worry about it anymore. I think maybe you are too stressed about it, and gradually you will discover how refreshing and liberating it is to put all this RE stuff behind you – and focus instead on other things more fun – having more fun, making home improvements.
BTW, LA means listing agent, right? So, you did not have a realtor agent, you went with the listing agent always?
February 12, 2011 at 10:17 PM #666655ParticipantJP, even though you feel so torn about buying it now, I think in a few years you will look back and see that it was a good decision. Not necessarily lowest price, but good overall decision. It’s very hard to get out of the routine of checking and following all listings and NODs etc. – but that prolonged search IS stressful. You are feeling let down, you feel like you could have done better, if you and your husband would have waited, that’s normal. Don’t let it become an issue in your marriage, it’s not worth it. try to see the positives of it and move on.
But really, I am sure it is a good purchase, after all that extensive research and following the market.
Relax. Forget about the RE market ( I know, you will have withdrawal). Don’t look back, just forward. I know you don’t want congratulations but you deserve them.
In the current market conditions which are bound to continue for a long time ( kicking the can down the road) it’s very hard to not feel you are settling no matter what you buy and when. Seems like you got a good deal. There are lot of unknowns about the future financial situation, you HAVE to hedge your bets – i.e. settle, compromise. Don’t worry about it anymore. I think maybe you are too stressed about it, and gradually you will discover how refreshing and liberating it is to put all this RE stuff behind you – and focus instead on other things more fun – having more fun, making home improvements.
BTW, LA means listing agent, right? So, you did not have a realtor agent, you went with the listing agent always?
February 12, 2011 at 10:55 PM #665526scaredyclassic
ParticipantI think it’s going to be all right.
February 12, 2011 at 10:55 PM #665590ParticipantI think it’s going to be all right.
February 12, 2011 at 10:55 PM #666188ParticipantI think it’s going to be all right.
February 12, 2011 at 10:55 PM #666323ParticipantI think it’s going to be all right.
February 12, 2011 at 10:55 PM #666660ParticipantI think it’s going to be all right.
February 13, 2011 at 12:13 AM #665541ocrenter
Participantcongrats JP, seriously when we bought I thought we were doing some knifecatching ourselves. turned out otherwise.
I think 35% off peak along the coast (I’m assuming that since it seemed to be your target before) is very good, and there is absolutely no need to beat yourself over it. At the most it slides another 10% over the next few years, when considering all the other factors, not really worth the wait.
4.25% interest rate is simply awesome. what you should do is take the house’s 2000 value and apply 8% interest on a 97% LTV and see what your carrying cost would be. I get the feeling you would be better off now.
agree with the LA strategy. good job!
February 13, 2011 at 12:13 AM #665605Participantcongrats JP, seriously when we bought I thought we were doing some knifecatching ourselves. turned out otherwise.
I think 35% off peak along the coast (I’m assuming that since it seemed to be your target before) is very good, and there is absolutely no need to beat yourself over it. At the most it slides another 10% over the next few years, when considering all the other factors, not really worth the wait.
4.25% interest rate is simply awesome. what you should do is take the house’s 2000 value and apply 8% interest on a 97% LTV and see what your carrying cost would be. I get the feeling you would be better off now.
agree with the LA strategy. good job!
February 13, 2011 at 12:13 AM #666203Participantcongrats JP, seriously when we bought I thought we were doing some knifecatching ourselves. turned out otherwise.
I think 35% off peak along the coast (I’m assuming that since it seemed to be your target before) is very good, and there is absolutely no need to beat yourself over it. At the most it slides another 10% over the next few years, when considering all the other factors, not really worth the wait.
4.25% interest rate is simply awesome. what you should do is take the house’s 2000 value and apply 8% interest on a 97% LTV and see what your carrying cost would be. I get the feeling you would be better off now.
agree with the LA strategy. good job!
February 13, 2011 at 12:13 AM #666337Participantcongrats JP, seriously when we bought I thought we were doing some knifecatching ourselves. turned out otherwise.
I think 35% off peak along the coast (I’m assuming that since it seemed to be your target before) is very good, and there is absolutely no need to beat yourself over it. At the most it slides another 10% over the next few years, when considering all the other factors, not really worth the wait.
4.25% interest rate is simply awesome. what you should do is take the house’s 2000 value and apply 8% interest on a 97% LTV and see what your carrying cost would be. I get the feeling you would be better off now.
agree with the LA strategy. good job!
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