[PKMAN]

OK, my mistake. So the sales office and model homes will still be there for awhile. I don’t know where’s the only remaining Plan 6 is, since I rarely venture to the back rows of Canopy Park. But if it’s facing the green area by the children playground, that’s a good view. I walk my dog there a coupe of times and really like the area.

Even though this is a new home, we still hired a professional home inspector ($300) to check things thoroughly. He found only a few small/minor issues and commented that (at least my Plan 2) it is a solidly-built home with numerous features and attention to details not seen in many new homes nowadays. StanPac also corrected many small (mostly cosmetic) issues during our 2 walkthrough inspections.

Many rooms have recess lighting for energy saving, although I’d rather use compact fluorescent bulbs to be even more “green”. I had worry that the water-heater will not be as efficient as hot-water tank but so far so good. All water outlets have spacer to reduce water flow, including the toilet. I had fear that it would make shower unsatisfying but once again, so far so good.

Yes, the drainage pipe is made of cast iron, and we found out the hard way. Our bone-headed drapery guy was installing the bracket for the curtain pole and he drilled into the pipe, causing minor leak. I had to shower this morning at the apartment where my lease runs through March so I still got the keys. Fixing the pipe is $160 but the entire drywall from top to bottom had to be ripped out so we’re still awaiting estimate on the drywall repair.

I’m having the media cabinet built for $2,500. StanPac’s is $5,000. Hopefully it’ll be just as good and durable. Although the backyard is small, it’s too much work for us to take on so we still have to find a landscaper to make it nice. We also need to pave additional concrete so that our trash containers can be stored and pulled to front, instead of putting them in the garage. At times when adding up these additional expenses and workloads, I really wish we bought Plan 6 instead. But townhouse living is “been there done that” for us and single detached has that intangible feel of total home ownership, at least for us.

Residents of Riverwalk are very friendly and polite. People are courteous to each other and cars drive slowly in the private streets. Most of the neighbors I’ve met so far are young couples (under 40) and most of them have looked at the same master-planned communities (San Elijo Hills, 4S Ranch, Del Sur, etc.) before committing to buy here. They all agree that when it comes to price/sqft, additional fees (HOA & MR) and location to central SD, Riverwalk is a far better choice.

By the way, I think Brooke will leave the post soon. A new guy is taking over and I don’t think he’s anywhere as good, when it comes to overall knowledge about this community. I’ll miss Brooke. She’s a great gal!

[PKMAN]

OK, my mistake. So the sales office and model homes will still be there for awhile. I don’t know where’s the only remaining Plan 6 is, since I rarely venture to the back rows of Canopy Park. But if it’s facing the green area by the children playground, that’s a good view. I walk my dog there a coupe of times and really like the area.

Even though this is a new home, we still hired a professional home inspector ($300) to check things thoroughly. He found only a few small/minor issues and commented that (at least my Plan 2) it is a solidly-built home with numerous features and attention to details not seen in many new homes nowadays. StanPac also corrected many small (mostly cosmetic) issues during our 2 walkthrough inspections.

Many rooms have recess lighting for energy saving, although I’d rather use compact fluorescent bulbs to be even more “green”. I had worry that the water-heater will not be as efficient as hot-water tank but so far so good. All water outlets have spacer to reduce water flow, including the toilet. I had fear that it would make shower unsatisfying but once again, so far so good.

Yes, the drainage pipe is made of cast iron, and we found out the hard way. Our bone-headed drapery guy was installing the bracket for the curtain pole and he drilled into the pipe, causing minor leak. I had to shower this morning at the apartment where my lease runs through March so I still got the keys. Fixing the pipe is $160 but the entire drywall from top to bottom had to be ripped out so we’re still awaiting estimate on the drywall repair.

I’m having the media cabinet built for $2,500. StanPac’s is $5,000. Hopefully it’ll be just as good and durable. Although the backyard is small, it’s too much work for us to take on so we still have to find a landscaper to make it nice. We also need to pave additional concrete so that our trash containers can be stored and pulled to front, instead of putting them in the garage. At times when adding up these additional expenses and workloads, I really wish we bought Plan 6 instead. But townhouse living is “been there done that” for us and single detached has that intangible feel of total home ownership, at least for us.

Residents of Riverwalk are very friendly and polite. People are courteous to each other and cars drive slowly in the private streets. Most of the neighbors I’ve met so far are young couples (under 40) and most of them have looked at the same master-planned communities (San Elijo Hills, 4S Ranch, Del Sur, etc.) before committing to buy here. They all agree that when it comes to price/sqft, additional fees (HOA & MR) and location to central SD, Riverwalk is a far better choice.

By the way, I think Brooke will leave the post soon. A new guy is taking over and I don’t think he’s anywhere as good, when it comes to overall knowledge about this community. I’ll miss Brooke. She’s a great gal!

[PKMAN]

OK, my mistake. So the sales office and model homes will still be there for awhile. I don’t know where’s the only remaining Plan 6 is, since I rarely venture to the back rows of Canopy Park. But if it’s facing the green area by the children playground, that’s a good view. I walk my dog there a coupe of times and really like the area.

Even though this is a new home, we still hired a professional home inspector ($300) to check things thoroughly. He found only a few small/minor issues and commented that (at least my Plan 2) it is a solidly-built home with numerous features and attention to details not seen in many new homes nowadays. StanPac also corrected many small (mostly cosmetic) issues during our 2 walkthrough inspections.

Many rooms have recess lighting for energy saving, although I’d rather use compact fluorescent bulbs to be even more “green”. I had worry that the water-heater will not be as efficient as hot-water tank but so far so good. All water outlets have spacer to reduce water flow, including the toilet. I had fear that it would make shower unsatisfying but once again, so far so good.

Yes, the drainage pipe is made of cast iron, and we found out the hard way. Our bone-headed drapery guy was installing the bracket for the curtain pole and he drilled into the pipe, causing minor leak. I had to shower this morning at the apartment where my lease runs through March so I still got the keys. Fixing the pipe is $160 but the entire drywall from top to bottom had to be ripped out so we’re still awaiting estimate on the drywall repair.

I’m having the media cabinet built for $2,500. StanPac’s is $5,000. Hopefully it’ll be just as good and durable. Although the backyard is small, it’s too much work for us to take on so we still have to find a landscaper to make it nice. We also need to pave additional concrete so that our trash containers can be stored and pulled to front, instead of putting them in the garage. At times when adding up these additional expenses and workloads, I really wish we bought Plan 6 instead. But townhouse living is “been there done that” for us and single detached has that intangible feel of total home ownership, at least for us.

Residents of Riverwalk are very friendly and polite. People are courteous to each other and cars drive slowly in the private streets. Most of the neighbors I’ve met so far are young couples (under 40) and most of them have looked at the same master-planned communities (San Elijo Hills, 4S Ranch, Del Sur, etc.) before committing to buy here. They all agree that when it comes to price/sqft, additional fees (HOA & MR) and location to central SD, Riverwalk is a far better choice.

By the way, I think Brooke will leave the post soon. A new guy is taking over and I don’t think he’s anywhere as good, when it comes to overall knowledge about this community. I’ll miss Brooke. She’s a great gal!

[PKMAN]

OK, my mistake. So the sales office and model homes will still be there for awhile. I don’t know where’s the only remaining Plan 6 is, since I rarely venture to the back rows of Canopy Park. But if it’s facing the green area by the children playground, that’s a good view. I walk my dog there a coupe of times and really like the area.

Even though this is a new home, we still hired a professional home inspector ($300) to check things thoroughly. He found only a few small/minor issues and commented that (at least my Plan 2) it is a solidly-built home with numerous features and attention to details not seen in many new homes nowadays. StanPac also corrected many small (mostly cosmetic) issues during our 2 walkthrough inspections.

Many rooms have recess lighting for energy saving, although I’d rather use compact fluorescent bulbs to be even more “green”. I had worry that the water-heater will not be as efficient as hot-water tank but so far so good. All water outlets have spacer to reduce water flow, including the toilet. I had fear that it would make shower unsatisfying but once again, so far so good.

Yes, the drainage pipe is made of cast iron, and we found out the hard way. Our bone-headed drapery guy was installing the bracket for the curtain pole and he drilled into the pipe, causing minor leak. I had to shower this morning at the apartment where my lease runs through March so I still got the keys. Fixing the pipe is $160 but the entire drywall from top to bottom had to be ripped out so we’re still awaiting estimate on the drywall repair.

I’m having the media cabinet built for $2,500. StanPac’s is $5,000. Hopefully it’ll be just as good and durable. Although the backyard is small, it’s too much work for us to take on so we still have to find a landscaper to make it nice. We also need to pave additional concrete so that our trash containers can be stored and pulled to front, instead of putting them in the garage. At times when adding up these additional expenses and workloads, I really wish we bought Plan 6 instead. But townhouse living is “been there done that” for us and single detached has that intangible feel of total home ownership, at least for us.

Residents of Riverwalk are very friendly and polite. People are courteous to each other and cars drive slowly in the private streets. Most of the neighbors I’ve met so far are young couples (under 40) and most of them have looked at the same master-planned communities (San Elijo Hills, 4S Ranch, Del Sur, etc.) before committing to buy here. They all agree that when it comes to price/sqft, additional fees (HOA & MR) and location to central SD, Riverwalk is a far better choice.

By the way, I think Brooke will leave the post soon. A new guy is taking over and I don’t think he’s anywhere as good, when it comes to overall knowledge about this community. I’ll miss Brooke. She’s a great gal!

[PKMAN]

OK, my mistake. So the sales office and model homes will still be there for awhile. I don’t know where’s the only remaining Plan 6 is, since I rarely venture to the back rows of Canopy Park. But if it’s facing the green area by the children playground, that’s a good view. I walk my dog there a coupe of times and really like the area.

Even though this is a new home, we still hired a professional home inspector ($300) to check things thoroughly. He found only a few small/minor issues and commented that (at least my Plan 2) it is a solidly-built home with numerous features and attention to details not seen in many new homes nowadays. StanPac also corrected many small (mostly cosmetic) issues during our 2 walkthrough inspections.

Many rooms have recess lighting for energy saving, although I’d rather use compact fluorescent bulbs to be even more “green”. I had worry that the water-heater will not be as efficient as hot-water tank but so far so good. All water outlets have spacer to reduce water flow, including the toilet. I had fear that it would make shower unsatisfying but once again, so far so good.

Yes, the drainage pipe is made of cast iron, and we found out the hard way. Our bone-headed drapery guy was installing the bracket for the curtain pole and he drilled into the pipe, causing minor leak. I had to shower this morning at the apartment where my lease runs through March so I still got the keys. Fixing the pipe is $160 but the entire drywall from top to bottom had to be ripped out so we’re still awaiting estimate on the drywall repair.

I’m having the media cabinet built for $2,500. StanPac’s is $5,000. Hopefully it’ll be just as good and durable. Although the backyard is small, it’s too much work for us to take on so we still have to find a landscaper to make it nice. We also need to pave additional concrete so that our trash containers can be stored and pulled to front, instead of putting them in the garage. At times when adding up these additional expenses and workloads, I really wish we bought Plan 6 instead. But townhouse living is “been there done that” for us and single detached has that intangible feel of total home ownership, at least for us.

Residents of Riverwalk are very friendly and polite. People are courteous to each other and cars drive slowly in the private streets. Most of the neighbors I’ve met so far are young couples (under 40) and most of them have looked at the same master-planned communities (San Elijo Hills, 4S Ranch, Del Sur, etc.) before committing to buy here. They all agree that when it comes to price/sqft, additional fees (HOA & MR) and location to central SD, Riverwalk is a far better choice.

By the way, I think Brooke will leave the post soon. A new guy is taking over and I don’t think he’s anywhere as good, when it comes to overall knowledge about this community. I’ll miss Brooke. She’s a great gal!

[PKMAN]

Unixed, we moved in Friday and are loving it already. For us in Stoney Creek (single detached), one of the only bad things is that the driveway is too short and Brooke says HOA may implement no parking on driveway if the vehicle will block any part of the sidewalk. But I talked to a few neighbors and they all oppose it so it probably won’t pass the vote.

If you’re buying the Plan 6 model home and will close in 30 days, that means the existing office will be converted back into garage. I wonder where the sales office will be located then, since StanPac still has an entirely new phase to sell?

I really liked Plan 6 and was seriously considering it. The model home is nice and fully furnished (do you get to keep all the furniture?) but there are a few quirks that I didn’t like, such as the location of the media cabinet (I would put in on the wall where the small desk is) and the downstairs pool room (I would like to have it as 2 separate bedrooms). I also didn’t like the carpet and wood floor selection. However these are strictly personal opinions and I’m sure you’ve visited the model home enough times to feel comfortable living in it. It will have great lighting, as the east side is the community entrance with wide spacing.

I’m not surprised that Brooke wasn’t very flexible on pricing since I heard that the new phase is doing quite well. I guess more people are realizing that this is a great community and these townhouses are huge! Very rarely do you find townhouses over 2,000sqft and such a nice community. The Morningside townhouses south of Mission Gorge Rd. are smaller and the community is not as nice. The Northstar townhouses at Skyranch are also smaller and the community layout is much more cramped. I hated the “C” shape cluster of homes, make for poor lighting and inconvenient entry/exit for cars. Both communities also have higher HOA fee (Northstar has MR as well).

Overall the Canopy Park townhouses are about the biggest and nicest ones you can find right now. If you’re getting a great deal on the model home, I’d congratulate you and welcome you to the neighborhood. But if the price isn’t that much more attractive (bear in mind all the upgrades you’re getting vs. “naked” home), you should consider getting the new Plan 6. By the way, Stoney Creek also has 2 Plan 1 left. It’s smaller than Plan 6 but you’re not sharing wall with neighbor. Both Plan 1 are upgraded with numerous goodies and maybe StanPac is more motivated to sell.

Good Luck!

[PKMAN]

Unixed, we moved in Friday and are loving it already. For us in Stoney Creek (single detached), one of the only bad things is that the driveway is too short and Brooke says HOA may implement no parking on driveway if the vehicle will block any part of the sidewalk. But I talked to a few neighbors and they all oppose it so it probably won’t pass the vote.

If you’re buying the Plan 6 model home and will close in 30 days, that means the existing office will be converted back into garage. I wonder where the sales office will be located then, since StanPac still has an entirely new phase to sell?

I really liked Plan 6 and was seriously considering it. The model home is nice and fully furnished (do you get to keep all the furniture?) but there are a few quirks that I didn’t like, such as the location of the media cabinet (I would put in on the wall where the small desk is) and the downstairs pool room (I would like to have it as 2 separate bedrooms). I also didn’t like the carpet and wood floor selection. However these are strictly personal opinions and I’m sure you’ve visited the model home enough times to feel comfortable living in it. It will have great lighting, as the east side is the community entrance with wide spacing.

I’m not surprised that Brooke wasn’t very flexible on pricing since I heard that the new phase is doing quite well. I guess more people are realizing that this is a great community and these townhouses are huge! Very rarely do you find townhouses over 2,000sqft and such a nice community. The Morningside townhouses south of Mission Gorge Rd. are smaller and the community is not as nice. The Northstar townhouses at Skyranch are also smaller and the community layout is much more cramped. I hated the “C” shape cluster of homes, make for poor lighting and inconvenient entry/exit for cars. Both communities also have higher HOA fee (Northstar has MR as well).

Overall the Canopy Park townhouses are about the biggest and nicest ones you can find right now. If you’re getting a great deal on the model home, I’d congratulate you and welcome you to the neighborhood. But if the price isn’t that much more attractive (bear in mind all the upgrades you’re getting vs. “naked” home), you should consider getting the new Plan 6. By the way, Stoney Creek also has 2 Plan 1 left. It’s smaller than Plan 6 but you’re not sharing wall with neighbor. Both Plan 1 are upgraded with numerous goodies and maybe StanPac is more motivated to sell.

Good Luck!

[PKMAN]

Unixed, we moved in Friday and are loving it already. For us in Stoney Creek (single detached), one of the only bad things is that the driveway is too short and Brooke says HOA may implement no parking on driveway if the vehicle will block any part of the sidewalk. But I talked to a few neighbors and they all oppose it so it probably won’t pass the vote.

If you’re buying the Plan 6 model home and will close in 30 days, that means the existing office will be converted back into garage. I wonder where the sales office will be located then, since StanPac still has an entirely new phase to sell?

I really liked Plan 6 and was seriously considering it. The model home is nice and fully furnished (do you get to keep all the furniture?) but there are a few quirks that I didn’t like, such as the location of the media cabinet (I would put in on the wall where the small desk is) and the downstairs pool room (I would like to have it as 2 separate bedrooms). I also didn’t like the carpet and wood floor selection. However these are strictly personal opinions and I’m sure you’ve visited the model home enough times to feel comfortable living in it. It will have great lighting, as the east side is the community entrance with wide spacing.

I’m not surprised that Brooke wasn’t very flexible on pricing since I heard that the new phase is doing quite well. I guess more people are realizing that this is a great community and these townhouses are huge! Very rarely do you find townhouses over 2,000sqft and such a nice community. The Morningside townhouses south of Mission Gorge Rd. are smaller and the community is not as nice. The Northstar townhouses at Skyranch are also smaller and the community layout is much more cramped. I hated the “C” shape cluster of homes, make for poor lighting and inconvenient entry/exit for cars. Both communities also have higher HOA fee (Northstar has MR as well).

Overall the Canopy Park townhouses are about the biggest and nicest ones you can find right now. If you’re getting a great deal on the model home, I’d congratulate you and welcome you to the neighborhood. But if the price isn’t that much more attractive (bear in mind all the upgrades you’re getting vs. “naked” home), you should consider getting the new Plan 6. By the way, Stoney Creek also has 2 Plan 1 left. It’s smaller than Plan 6 but you’re not sharing wall with neighbor. Both Plan 1 are upgraded with numerous goodies and maybe StanPac is more motivated to sell.

Good Luck!

[PKMAN]

Unixed, we moved in Friday and are loving it already. For us in Stoney Creek (single detached), one of the only bad things is that the driveway is too short and Brooke says HOA may implement no parking on driveway if the vehicle will block any part of the sidewalk. But I talked to a few neighbors and they all oppose it so it probably won’t pass the vote.

If you’re buying the Plan 6 model home and will close in 30 days, that means the existing office will be converted back into garage. I wonder where the sales office will be located then, since StanPac still has an entirely new phase to sell?

I really liked Plan 6 and was seriously considering it. The model home is nice and fully furnished (do you get to keep all the furniture?) but there are a few quirks that I didn’t like, such as the location of the media cabinet (I would put in on the wall where the small desk is) and the downstairs pool room (I would like to have it as 2 separate bedrooms). I also didn’t like the carpet and wood floor selection. However these are strictly personal opinions and I’m sure you’ve visited the model home enough times to feel comfortable living in it. It will have great lighting, as the east side is the community entrance with wide spacing.

I’m not surprised that Brooke wasn’t very flexible on pricing since I heard that the new phase is doing quite well. I guess more people are realizing that this is a great community and these townhouses are huge! Very rarely do you find townhouses over 2,000sqft and such a nice community. The Morningside townhouses south of Mission Gorge Rd. are smaller and the community is not as nice. The Northstar townhouses at Skyranch are also smaller and the community layout is much more cramped. I hated the “C” shape cluster of homes, make for poor lighting and inconvenient entry/exit for cars. Both communities also have higher HOA fee (Northstar has MR as well).

Overall the Canopy Park townhouses are about the biggest and nicest ones you can find right now. If you’re getting a great deal on the model home, I’d congratulate you and welcome you to the neighborhood. But if the price isn’t that much more attractive (bear in mind all the upgrades you’re getting vs. “naked” home), you should consider getting the new Plan 6. By the way, Stoney Creek also has 2 Plan 1 left. It’s smaller than Plan 6 but you’re not sharing wall with neighbor. Both Plan 1 are upgraded with numerous goodies and maybe StanPac is more motivated to sell.

Good Luck!

[PKMAN]

Unixed, we moved in Friday and are loving it already. For us in Stoney Creek (single detached), one of the only bad things is that the driveway is too short and Brooke says HOA may implement no parking on driveway if the vehicle will block any part of the sidewalk. But I talked to a few neighbors and they all oppose it so it probably won’t pass the vote.

If you’re buying the Plan 6 model home and will close in 30 days, that means the existing office will be converted back into garage. I wonder where the sales office will be located then, since StanPac still has an entirely new phase to sell?

I really liked Plan 6 and was seriously considering it. The model home is nice and fully furnished (do you get to keep all the furniture?) but there are a few quirks that I didn’t like, such as the location of the media cabinet (I would put in on the wall where the small desk is) and the downstairs pool room (I would like to have it as 2 separate bedrooms). I also didn’t like the carpet and wood floor selection. However these are strictly personal opinions and I’m sure you’ve visited the model home enough times to feel comfortable living in it. It will have great lighting, as the east side is the community entrance with wide spacing.

I’m not surprised that Brooke wasn’t very flexible on pricing since I heard that the new phase is doing quite well. I guess more people are realizing that this is a great community and these townhouses are huge! Very rarely do you find townhouses over 2,000sqft and such a nice community. The Morningside townhouses south of Mission Gorge Rd. are smaller and the community is not as nice. The Northstar townhouses at Skyranch are also smaller and the community layout is much more cramped. I hated the “C” shape cluster of homes, make for poor lighting and inconvenient entry/exit for cars. Both communities also have higher HOA fee (Northstar has MR as well).

Overall the Canopy Park townhouses are about the biggest and nicest ones you can find right now. If you’re getting a great deal on the model home, I’d congratulate you and welcome you to the neighborhood. But if the price isn’t that much more attractive (bear in mind all the upgrades you’re getting vs. “naked” home), you should consider getting the new Plan 6. By the way, Stoney Creek also has 2 Plan 1 left. It’s smaller than Plan 6 but you’re not sharing wall with neighbor. Both Plan 1 are upgraded with numerous goodies and maybe StanPac is more motivated to sell.

Good Luck!

[PKMAN]

I guess I’m not just an idiot, I’m a big-time idiot. I’m buying with way more than 20% down. I sold my previous home near the high point in 2004 and have been renting ever since. With the money I made on that sale + 5 years of interests earned, I’m able to buy a home nearly twice as big while paying only about $300 more per month in mortgage (actually just $150 more, considering that the new home’s HOA fee is a lot cheaper than the old townhouse community).

As a renter, I didn’t feel as attached to my home. As a renter, I didn’t feel like taking on any project to further beautify my home. As a renter, I could never forget the fact that I’m a renter with no sense of belonging.

The math worked out. The location is ideal. The home and the community are just what I’ve always wanted. I guess I’m a calculated and satisfied idiot.

[PKMAN]

I guess I’m not just an idiot, I’m a big-time idiot. I’m buying with way more than 20% down. I sold my previous home near the high point in 2004 and have been renting ever since. With the money I made on that sale + 5 years of interests earned, I’m able to buy a home nearly twice as big while paying only about $300 more per month in mortgage (actually just $150 more, considering that the new home’s HOA fee is a lot cheaper than the old townhouse community).

As a renter, I didn’t feel as attached to my home. As a renter, I didn’t feel like taking on any project to further beautify my home. As a renter, I could never forget the fact that I’m a renter with no sense of belonging.

The math worked out. The location is ideal. The home and the community are just what I’ve always wanted. I guess I’m a calculated and satisfied idiot.

[PKMAN]

I guess I’m not just an idiot, I’m a big-time idiot. I’m buying with way more than 20% down. I sold my previous home near the high point in 2004 and have been renting ever since. With the money I made on that sale + 5 years of interests earned, I’m able to buy a home nearly twice as big while paying only about $300 more per month in mortgage (actually just $150 more, considering that the new home’s HOA fee is a lot cheaper than the old townhouse community).

As a renter, I didn’t feel as attached to my home. As a renter, I didn’t feel like taking on any project to further beautify my home. As a renter, I could never forget the fact that I’m a renter with no sense of belonging.

The math worked out. The location is ideal. The home and the community are just what I’ve always wanted. I guess I’m a calculated and satisfied idiot.

[PKMAN]

I guess I’m not just an idiot, I’m a big-time idiot. I’m buying with way more than 20% down. I sold my previous home near the high point in 2004 and have been renting ever since. With the money I made on that sale + 5 years of interests earned, I’m able to buy a home nearly twice as big while paying only about $300 more per month in mortgage (actually just $150 more, considering that the new home’s HOA fee is a lot cheaper than the old townhouse community).

As a renter, I didn’t feel as attached to my home. As a renter, I didn’t feel like taking on any project to further beautify my home. As a renter, I could never forget the fact that I’m a renter with no sense of belonging.

The math worked out. The location is ideal. The home and the community are just what I’ve always wanted. I guess I’m a calculated and satisfied idiot.

[PKMAN]

I guess I’m not just an idiot, I’m a big-time idiot. I’m buying with way more than 20% down. I sold my previous home near the high point in 2004 and have been renting ever since. With the money I made on that sale + 5 years of interests earned, I’m able to buy a home nearly twice as big while paying only about $300 more per month in mortgage (actually just $150 more, considering that the new home’s HOA fee is a lot cheaper than the old townhouse community).

As a renter, I didn’t feel as attached to my home. As a renter, I didn’t feel like taking on any project to further beautify my home. As a renter, I could never forget the fact that I’m a renter with no sense of belonging.

The math worked out. The location is ideal. The home and the community are just what I’ve always wanted. I guess I’m a calculated and satisfied idiot.

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