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ParticipantI have a 8+ year old Panasonic plasma. Still looks great, but I took the HD plunge this weekend with new 42″ LCD and up-converting yamaha A/V receiver. I ordered everything online.
TG – online is the way to go for you. Shipping is often free and you pay no sales tax. Plus, you don’t have to load and unload it. Get an account on nextag.com and pricegrabber.com, set up lists of the units you want to buy and watch the prices for a while. You’ll see a deal somewhere in there.
The only exception may be Costco, if they have what you need. There is a 50″ LG plasma at costco that is pretty nice for $699 but I had to have a 42″ to fit my existing space.
ParticipantI have a 8+ year old Panasonic plasma. Still looks great, but I took the HD plunge this weekend with new 42″ LCD and up-converting yamaha A/V receiver. I ordered everything online.
TG – online is the way to go for you. Shipping is often free and you pay no sales tax. Plus, you don’t have to load and unload it. Get an account on nextag.com and pricegrabber.com, set up lists of the units you want to buy and watch the prices for a while. You’ll see a deal somewhere in there.
The only exception may be Costco, if they have what you need. There is a 50″ LG plasma at costco that is pretty nice for $699 but I had to have a 42″ to fit my existing space.
ParticipantI have a 8+ year old Panasonic plasma. Still looks great, but I took the HD plunge this weekend with new 42″ LCD and up-converting yamaha A/V receiver. I ordered everything online.
TG – online is the way to go for you. Shipping is often free and you pay no sales tax. Plus, you don’t have to load and unload it. Get an account on nextag.com and pricegrabber.com, set up lists of the units you want to buy and watch the prices for a while. You’ll see a deal somewhere in there.
The only exception may be Costco, if they have what you need. There is a 50″ LG plasma at costco that is pretty nice for $699 but I had to have a 42″ to fit my existing space.
ParticipantChevy Truck – get ‘er done.
ParticipantChevy Truck – get ‘er done.
ParticipantChevy Truck – get ‘er done.
ParticipantChevy Truck – get ‘er done.
ParticipantChevy Truck – get ‘er done.
ParticipantThat’s pretty interesting. Seems like it would help with the high cost of housing for younger people. I’m a fan of small house/big lot, especially in San Diego where the weather allows more time outdoors.
If the economy flounders for many years, these could become popular.
Can you imagine what this would do to the median house price in San Diego ?
They had some houses in there that were designed to meet the international building code.
ParticipantThat’s pretty interesting. Seems like it would help with the high cost of housing for younger people. I’m a fan of small house/big lot, especially in San Diego where the weather allows more time outdoors.
If the economy flounders for many years, these could become popular.
Can you imagine what this would do to the median house price in San Diego ?
They had some houses in there that were designed to meet the international building code.
ParticipantThat’s pretty interesting. Seems like it would help with the high cost of housing for younger people. I’m a fan of small house/big lot, especially in San Diego where the weather allows more time outdoors.
If the economy flounders for many years, these could become popular.
Can you imagine what this would do to the median house price in San Diego ?
They had some houses in there that were designed to meet the international building code.
ParticipantThat’s pretty interesting. Seems like it would help with the high cost of housing for younger people. I’m a fan of small house/big lot, especially in San Diego where the weather allows more time outdoors.
If the economy flounders for many years, these could become popular.
Can you imagine what this would do to the median house price in San Diego ?
They had some houses in there that were designed to meet the international building code.
ParticipantThat’s pretty interesting. Seems like it would help with the high cost of housing for younger people. I’m a fan of small house/big lot, especially in San Diego where the weather allows more time outdoors.
If the economy flounders for many years, these could become popular.
Can you imagine what this would do to the median house price in San Diego ?
They had some houses in there that were designed to meet the international building code.
ParticipantSome things to consider:
I see a buyers’ agent doing three things for you:
1) Preview houses
2) Negotiate, offer pricing advice and write offers.
3) Move the process along.1)
How familiar are you with the market and area in which you are buying ? If you just moved here, it’ll be tough without an agent.If you have already found a house, or if you really know the area well, then you might be ok without an agent.
Also – how much time do you have ? If you don’t mind taking the time to check on places, you may not need an agent but it can get old quickly.
2)
How business savvy are you? There can be tricks and traps in the negotiating process. You have to know when you are being lied to.If you are patient and don’t mind making some negotiating mistakes in which you lose houses you want, then you can learn as you go.
Can you pull your own comps ? Knowing the actual sale price of comparable houses is important.
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Make sure the escrow agent is solid. A good one can really keep the process moving and makes a buyers’ agent less necessary.Tell the selling agent you expect him/her to help move the process along. Maybe she could provide forms for you to write up offers ?
Considering a short sale? That could be a major pain without a realtor.
Overall, one less middleman makes things just a little easier, if you don’t mind doing the work and putting your fate in your own hands.
Getting pre-qualified is a must.
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