I can see the whites of their eyes

[DWCAP]

TG, just a moments pause, but how does this compare to what you were looking for 12-18 months ago. You seem to have a handle on the market better than just about anyone posting on here. How does this new potential buy stack up? Bigger, better location, more land, better schools, HOA, MR’s, closer to work???? Is it really that great?

[underdose]

“I am anxious to move into a larger house”

Only one word of caution. I no longer live in SD, chased off by the higher home prices. I moved to Portland and found that I could buy a >3000 sq. ft. house for less than the cost of a closet in SD. Sweet! Until I got the heating bill. Funny thing is that I drive a Prius. I get it that I don’t want to put gas into a guzzling behemoth, but I didn’t make the connection that a large house is comparable to a large car. Since then I’ve downsized. I miss all the storage, but overall it is a much more responsible choice to live more modestly. Perhaps not as much of an issue in the SD area where the climate is more moderate than Oregon, and you may even pull off not running AC or heat all year. But your utility bills and upkeep are still likely to be higher. Just passing on what I’ve learned…

[underdose]

“I am anxious to move into a larger house”

Only one word of caution. I no longer live in SD, chased off by the higher home prices. I moved to Portland and found that I could buy a >3000 sq. ft. house for less than the cost of a closet in SD. Sweet! Until I got the heating bill. Funny thing is that I drive a Prius. I get it that I don’t want to put gas into a guzzling behemoth, but I didn’t make the connection that a large house is comparable to a large car. Since then I’ve downsized. I miss all the storage, but overall it is a much more responsible choice to live more modestly. Perhaps not as much of an issue in the SD area where the climate is more moderate than Oregon, and you may even pull off not running AC or heat all year. But your utility bills and upkeep are still likely to be higher. Just passing on what I’ve learned…

[underdose]

“I am anxious to move into a larger house”

Only one word of caution. I no longer live in SD, chased off by the higher home prices. I moved to Portland and found that I could buy a >3000 sq. ft. house for less than the cost of a closet in SD. Sweet! Until I got the heating bill. Funny thing is that I drive a Prius. I get it that I don’t want to put gas into a guzzling behemoth, but I didn’t make the connection that a large house is comparable to a large car. Since then I’ve downsized. I miss all the storage, but overall it is a much more responsible choice to live more modestly. Perhaps not as much of an issue in the SD area where the climate is more moderate than Oregon, and you may even pull off not running AC or heat all year. But your utility bills and upkeep are still likely to be higher. Just passing on what I’ve learned…

[underdose]

“I am anxious to move into a larger house”

Only one word of caution. I no longer live in SD, chased off by the higher home prices. I moved to Portland and found that I could buy a >3000 sq. ft. house for less than the cost of a closet in SD. Sweet! Until I got the heating bill. Funny thing is that I drive a Prius. I get it that I don’t want to put gas into a guzzling behemoth, but I didn’t make the connection that a large house is comparable to a large car. Since then I’ve downsized. I miss all the storage, but overall it is a much more responsible choice to live more modestly. Perhaps not as much of an issue in the SD area where the climate is more moderate than Oregon, and you may even pull off not running AC or heat all year. But your utility bills and upkeep are still likely to be higher. Just passing on what I’ve learned…

[underdose]

“I am anxious to move into a larger house”

Only one word of caution. I no longer live in SD, chased off by the higher home prices. I moved to Portland and found that I could buy a >3000 sq. ft. house for less than the cost of a closet in SD. Sweet! Until I got the heating bill. Funny thing is that I drive a Prius. I get it that I don’t want to put gas into a guzzling behemoth, but I didn’t make the connection that a large house is comparable to a large car. Since then I’ve downsized. I miss all the storage, but overall it is a much more responsible choice to live more modestly. Perhaps not as much of an issue in the SD area where the climate is more moderate than Oregon, and you may even pull off not running AC or heat all year. But your utility bills and upkeep are still likely to be higher. Just passing on what I’ve learned…

[Enorah]

TG, I wish you the best. Make sure you listen to what your heart/instincts/gut/spirit guides/whatever tells you tomorrow.

🙂

[Enorah]

TG, I wish you the best. Make sure you listen to what your heart/instincts/gut/spirit guides/whatever tells you tomorrow.

🙂

[Enorah]

TG, I wish you the best. Make sure you listen to what your heart/instincts/gut/spirit guides/whatever tells you tomorrow.

🙂

[Enorah]

TG, I wish you the best. Make sure you listen to what your heart/instincts/gut/spirit guides/whatever tells you tomorrow.

🙂

[Enorah]

TG, I wish you the best. Make sure you listen to what your heart/instincts/gut/spirit guides/whatever tells you tomorrow.

🙂

[Running Bear]

TG,

I hope your decision pays off for you. I would just caution you that depending on the direction the economy heads and how bad it gets, tying up your cash in an illiquid asset might be the wrong choice. Right now as a renter you have the enviable position that depending on the local economy, you have the ability to leave if necessary. If you buy, you loose that freedom. Something to think about.

My2Cents

[Running Bear]

TG,

I hope your decision pays off for you. I would just caution you that depending on the direction the economy heads and how bad it gets, tying up your cash in an illiquid asset might be the wrong choice. Right now as a renter you have the enviable position that depending on the local economy, you have the ability to leave if necessary. If you buy, you loose that freedom. Something to think about.

My2Cents

[Running Bear]

TG,

I hope your decision pays off for you. I would just caution you that depending on the direction the economy heads and how bad it gets, tying up your cash in an illiquid asset might be the wrong choice. Right now as a renter you have the enviable position that depending on the local economy, you have the ability to leave if necessary. If you buy, you loose that freedom. Something to think about.

My2Cents

[Running Bear]

TG,

I hope your decision pays off for you. I would just caution you that depending on the direction the economy heads and how bad it gets, tying up your cash in an illiquid asset might be the wrong choice. Right now as a renter you have the enviable position that depending on the local economy, you have the ability to leave if necessary. If you buy, you loose that freedom. Something to think about.

My2Cents

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