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ParticipantOne thing I’m reading that people don’t consider also is that when you buy a resale/used home, sure, you’re getting the landscaping, window coverings, any flooring upgrades for free, etc…but after 10-20 years, the design style is old and you really miss out on modern construction specs such as better insulation, full cat-5e wiring and cable all over the house, dual zone air-con, etc…
Not to mention that many folks will want to rip out all the old freebies anyways and put in their own window coverings, flooring etc so that’s a total waste of time and money to rip up and re-install.
Even 5 year old things SHOULD be pretty worthless after so many years of use. In my view, any used item is an auto 50% off already since you didn’t select or pick it compared with buying new and your own designs.
The main thing with this builder is they have very little competition now in 4S since Silhouette is completely shutdown (John Laing) and for folks who want a NEW home and a driveway, Chanteclair is the only option.
All the homes being reserved in 1 hour means they left some money on the table so it wouldn’t surprise me if pricing for the next phase goes higher.
15% is way too high I think for most folks when if comes to what MOST folks spend for landscaping.
Also, you don’t have to get hardwood floors or shutters…I personally like carpet myself.
ParticipantOne thing I’m reading that people don’t consider also is that when you buy a resale/used home, sure, you’re getting the landscaping, window coverings, any flooring upgrades for free, etc…but after 10-20 years, the design style is old and you really miss out on modern construction specs such as better insulation, full cat-5e wiring and cable all over the house, dual zone air-con, etc…
Not to mention that many folks will want to rip out all the old freebies anyways and put in their own window coverings, flooring etc so that’s a total waste of time and money to rip up and re-install.
Even 5 year old things SHOULD be pretty worthless after so many years of use. In my view, any used item is an auto 50% off already since you didn’t select or pick it compared with buying new and your own designs.
The main thing with this builder is they have very little competition now in 4S since Silhouette is completely shutdown (John Laing) and for folks who want a NEW home and a driveway, Chanteclair is the only option.
All the homes being reserved in 1 hour means they left some money on the table so it wouldn’t surprise me if pricing for the next phase goes higher.
15% is way too high I think for most folks when if comes to what MOST folks spend for landscaping.
Also, you don’t have to get hardwood floors or shutters…I personally like carpet myself.
ParticipantIt’s also for rent on craigslist for 4200/month.
ParticipantIt’s also for rent on craigslist for 4200/month.
ParticipantIt’s also for rent on craigslist for 4200/month.
ParticipantIt’s also for rent on craigslist for 4200/month.
ParticipantIt’s also for rent on craigslist for 4200/month.
ParticipantThe difference with big box complexes and one owner rentals is that the one owner rental may not want to bother and use his own time to clean and re-lease the place (and lose a month’s rent while doing their day job) while the big box guys already have a property manager and staff for all the maintenance, turnover, etc…and they are already paying them.
Been at mostly large rental places and rent seems to go up like clockwork there (not all, but most of those places due to the reason above). They will definitely negotiate, but you have to threaten to leave first…Rent’s up again in my hood again.
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ParticipantThe difference with big box complexes and one owner rentals is that the one owner rental may not want to bother and use his own time to clean and re-lease the place (and lose a month’s rent while doing their day job) while the big box guys already have a property manager and staff for all the maintenance, turnover, etc…and they are already paying them.
Been at mostly large rental places and rent seems to go up like clockwork there (not all, but most of those places due to the reason above). They will definitely negotiate, but you have to threaten to leave first…Rent’s up again in my hood again.
🙁
ParticipantThe difference with big box complexes and one owner rentals is that the one owner rental may not want to bother and use his own time to clean and re-lease the place (and lose a month’s rent while doing their day job) while the big box guys already have a property manager and staff for all the maintenance, turnover, etc…and they are already paying them.
Been at mostly large rental places and rent seems to go up like clockwork there (not all, but most of those places due to the reason above). They will definitely negotiate, but you have to threaten to leave first…Rent’s up again in my hood again.
🙁
ParticipantThe difference with big box complexes and one owner rentals is that the one owner rental may not want to bother and use his own time to clean and re-lease the place (and lose a month’s rent while doing their day job) while the big box guys already have a property manager and staff for all the maintenance, turnover, etc…and they are already paying them.
Been at mostly large rental places and rent seems to go up like clockwork there (not all, but most of those places due to the reason above). They will definitely negotiate, but you have to threaten to leave first…Rent’s up again in my hood again.
🙁
ParticipantThe difference with big box complexes and one owner rentals is that the one owner rental may not want to bother and use his own time to clean and re-lease the place (and lose a month’s rent while doing their day job) while the big box guys already have a property manager and staff for all the maintenance, turnover, etc…and they are already paying them.
Been at mostly large rental places and rent seems to go up like clockwork there (not all, but most of those places due to the reason above). They will definitely negotiate, but you have to threaten to leave first…Rent’s up again in my hood again.
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ParticipantThis is such a timely topic. I actually just changed my driving habits a few weeks ago as well and using my onboard computer (measures AVG MPG, current MPG, etc), I have noticed a decent improvement. I used to get 19-20 MPG, but here are my numbers so far when driving between 65-70 mph:
In 2 fuel fillups, I’ve gotten:
1st: 23.9 MPG (no aircon, about 30 psi tire pressure)
2nd: 22.2 MPG (lots of aircon the past week, raised tire pressure to 34 psi midway)I’ve read that using your aircon doesn’t matter too much when compared with an open window due to aerodynamic drag.
My 3rd fuel up should be interesting with no aircon and the higher tire pressure.
One good unintended thing with driving slow is it decreases road stress since people can pass me all they want and I don’t get as annoyed now.
ParticipantThis is such a timely topic. I actually just changed my driving habits a few weeks ago as well and using my onboard computer (measures AVG MPG, current MPG, etc), I have noticed a decent improvement. I used to get 19-20 MPG, but here are my numbers so far when driving between 65-70 mph:
In 2 fuel fillups, I’ve gotten:
1st: 23.9 MPG (no aircon, about 30 psi tire pressure)
2nd: 22.2 MPG (lots of aircon the past week, raised tire pressure to 34 psi midway)I’ve read that using your aircon doesn’t matter too much when compared with an open window due to aerodynamic drag.
My 3rd fuel up should be interesting with no aircon and the higher tire pressure.
One good unintended thing with driving slow is it decreases road stress since people can pass me all they want and I don’t get as annoyed now.
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