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ParticipantIt seems that she has other options if she is willing to move away from Santa Monica. Her social security goes with her anywhere, and there are other more affordable places where she can make 8 bucks an hour. She could also consider living in senior housing that has a lower rent – I think her biggest barrier is insisting on staying in Santa Monica – is she still hoping for the glamour and perceived riches of that location? It is a sad story, and I believe a lot of lives will have been temporarily ruined by the greed of the entire system that caused this, but I don’t feel as sorry for this person because I do believe she has other options then living in her car.
ParticipantIt seems that she has other options if she is willing to move away from Santa Monica. Her social security goes with her anywhere, and there are other more affordable places where she can make 8 bucks an hour. She could also consider living in senior housing that has a lower rent – I think her biggest barrier is insisting on staying in Santa Monica – is she still hoping for the glamour and perceived riches of that location? It is a sad story, and I believe a lot of lives will have been temporarily ruined by the greed of the entire system that caused this, but I don’t feel as sorry for this person because I do believe she has other options then living in her car.
ParticipantIt seems that she has other options if she is willing to move away from Santa Monica. Her social security goes with her anywhere, and there are other more affordable places where she can make 8 bucks an hour. She could also consider living in senior housing that has a lower rent – I think her biggest barrier is insisting on staying in Santa Monica – is she still hoping for the glamour and perceived riches of that location? It is a sad story, and I believe a lot of lives will have been temporarily ruined by the greed of the entire system that caused this, but I don’t feel as sorry for this person because I do believe she has other options then living in her car.
ParticipantIt seems that she has other options if she is willing to move away from Santa Monica. Her social security goes with her anywhere, and there are other more affordable places where she can make 8 bucks an hour. She could also consider living in senior housing that has a lower rent – I think her biggest barrier is insisting on staying in Santa Monica – is she still hoping for the glamour and perceived riches of that location? It is a sad story, and I believe a lot of lives will have been temporarily ruined by the greed of the entire system that caused this, but I don’t feel as sorry for this person because I do believe she has other options then living in her car.
ParticipantNew construction is nice, but there are hidden costs that can ready get you…especially if you are like me and like to decorate. 🙂 New construction usually means at least blinds for ALL the windows (can easily be $1,000-3,000), new fridge, water softener, deocrative window treatments, sprinkler system, etc…even just putting sod down is quite expensive.
I prefer the charm of older, established neighborhoods with mature landscaping and the character of an older home; however the I do apprechiate the “newness” of brand new contruction – everything is so sparkling and smells fresh. I have lived in both. One of the best ways I believe is to buy a home that’s 2 years old – it’s still very new, yet the previous owner has probably already shelled about the money for the hidden costs and has made the builder fix all the little problems that show up in new contruction. However in this market finding a 2 year old house that isn’t distressed would be pretty hard. Plus I am not so confident in the quality of homes built in the last few years. A good friend of mine in North Carolina just bought her dream house (and I mean DREAM house), it was about 18 months old, just beautiful and still so brand new, yet they didn’t have to put a alot of money into the little upgrades (window treatments, etc) that can nickel and dime you to death.
Good luck!
ParticipantNew construction is nice, but there are hidden costs that can ready get you…especially if you are like me and like to decorate. 🙂 New construction usually means at least blinds for ALL the windows (can easily be $1,000-3,000), new fridge, water softener, deocrative window treatments, sprinkler system, etc…even just putting sod down is quite expensive.
I prefer the charm of older, established neighborhoods with mature landscaping and the character of an older home; however the I do apprechiate the “newness” of brand new contruction – everything is so sparkling and smells fresh. I have lived in both. One of the best ways I believe is to buy a home that’s 2 years old – it’s still very new, yet the previous owner has probably already shelled about the money for the hidden costs and has made the builder fix all the little problems that show up in new contruction. However in this market finding a 2 year old house that isn’t distressed would be pretty hard. Plus I am not so confident in the quality of homes built in the last few years. A good friend of mine in North Carolina just bought her dream house (and I mean DREAM house), it was about 18 months old, just beautiful and still so brand new, yet they didn’t have to put a alot of money into the little upgrades (window treatments, etc) that can nickel and dime you to death.
Good luck!
ParticipantNew construction is nice, but there are hidden costs that can ready get you…especially if you are like me and like to decorate. 🙂 New construction usually means at least blinds for ALL the windows (can easily be $1,000-3,000), new fridge, water softener, deocrative window treatments, sprinkler system, etc…even just putting sod down is quite expensive.
I prefer the charm of older, established neighborhoods with mature landscaping and the character of an older home; however the I do apprechiate the “newness” of brand new contruction – everything is so sparkling and smells fresh. I have lived in both. One of the best ways I believe is to buy a home that’s 2 years old – it’s still very new, yet the previous owner has probably already shelled about the money for the hidden costs and has made the builder fix all the little problems that show up in new contruction. However in this market finding a 2 year old house that isn’t distressed would be pretty hard. Plus I am not so confident in the quality of homes built in the last few years. A good friend of mine in North Carolina just bought her dream house (and I mean DREAM house), it was about 18 months old, just beautiful and still so brand new, yet they didn’t have to put a alot of money into the little upgrades (window treatments, etc) that can nickel and dime you to death.
Good luck!
ParticipantNew construction is nice, but there are hidden costs that can ready get you…especially if you are like me and like to decorate. 🙂 New construction usually means at least blinds for ALL the windows (can easily be $1,000-3,000), new fridge, water softener, deocrative window treatments, sprinkler system, etc…even just putting sod down is quite expensive.
I prefer the charm of older, established neighborhoods with mature landscaping and the character of an older home; however the I do apprechiate the “newness” of brand new contruction – everything is so sparkling and smells fresh. I have lived in both. One of the best ways I believe is to buy a home that’s 2 years old – it’s still very new, yet the previous owner has probably already shelled about the money for the hidden costs and has made the builder fix all the little problems that show up in new contruction. However in this market finding a 2 year old house that isn’t distressed would be pretty hard. Plus I am not so confident in the quality of homes built in the last few years. A good friend of mine in North Carolina just bought her dream house (and I mean DREAM house), it was about 18 months old, just beautiful and still so brand new, yet they didn’t have to put a alot of money into the little upgrades (window treatments, etc) that can nickel and dime you to death.
Good luck!
ParticipantNew construction is nice, but there are hidden costs that can ready get you…especially if you are like me and like to decorate. 🙂 New construction usually means at least blinds for ALL the windows (can easily be $1,000-3,000), new fridge, water softener, deocrative window treatments, sprinkler system, etc…even just putting sod down is quite expensive.
I prefer the charm of older, established neighborhoods with mature landscaping and the character of an older home; however the I do apprechiate the “newness” of brand new contruction – everything is so sparkling and smells fresh. I have lived in both. One of the best ways I believe is to buy a home that’s 2 years old – it’s still very new, yet the previous owner has probably already shelled about the money for the hidden costs and has made the builder fix all the little problems that show up in new contruction. However in this market finding a 2 year old house that isn’t distressed would be pretty hard. Plus I am not so confident in the quality of homes built in the last few years. A good friend of mine in North Carolina just bought her dream house (and I mean DREAM house), it was about 18 months old, just beautiful and still so brand new, yet they didn’t have to put a alot of money into the little upgrades (window treatments, etc) that can nickel and dime you to death.
Good luck!
ParticipantI agree with jpinpb, it seems to make sense to let them know that you plan on having them apply your security deposit to the last months rent. It seems that in the case open communication with your landlord would be the best approach – they have already opened up with you about the possibility of defaulting on the loan. You may also want to document all the maintence and costs associated that you have done to keep the property in good condition.
Congratulations on your new home, you must be excited!ParticipantI agree with jpinpb, it seems to make sense to let them know that you plan on having them apply your security deposit to the last months rent. It seems that in the case open communication with your landlord would be the best approach – they have already opened up with you about the possibility of defaulting on the loan. You may also want to document all the maintence and costs associated that you have done to keep the property in good condition.
Congratulations on your new home, you must be excited!ParticipantI agree with jpinpb, it seems to make sense to let them know that you plan on having them apply your security deposit to the last months rent. It seems that in the case open communication with your landlord would be the best approach – they have already opened up with you about the possibility of defaulting on the loan. You may also want to document all the maintence and costs associated that you have done to keep the property in good condition.
Congratulations on your new home, you must be excited!ParticipantI agree with jpinpb, it seems to make sense to let them know that you plan on having them apply your security deposit to the last months rent. It seems that in the case open communication with your landlord would be the best approach – they have already opened up with you about the possibility of defaulting on the loan. You may also want to document all the maintence and costs associated that you have done to keep the property in good condition.
Congratulations on your new home, you must be excited!ParticipantI agree with jpinpb, it seems to make sense to let them know that you plan on having them apply your security deposit to the last months rent. It seems that in the case open communication with your landlord would be the best approach – they have already opened up with you about the possibility of defaulting on the loan. You may also want to document all the maintence and costs associated that you have done to keep the property in good condition.
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