[sunny88]

[quote=waiting for bottom]I know, I know, it’s not the bottom – but I’m in.

Bought in SEH after almost two years of renting. In that time – thanks to this site and all you posters – I saved about 30% and a lot of heartache.

This is definitely not my dream house but will suit us just fine for the next 15 years. The payment is low enough that I could sustain a 33% paycut and still live just the way I do today. It is cheaper than our rent after taxes. The upside is the house is paid off in 10-12 years if the depression doesn’t get us.

With 20% down we still have 6 months reserves to add to a theoretical 6 month severance. Anything after that would involve tapping HELOC, IRA’s or 401k – terrible options but better than starving. If I can’t find a job after 2 or more years, I assume retirement will be the furthest thing from anyones mind anyways.

Again – thanks to all. I will continue to lurk from time to time.[/quote]

Actually, I think we are at the bottom already… congrats!

[sunny88]

[quote=waiting for bottom]I know, I know, it’s not the bottom – but I’m in.

Bought in SEH after almost two years of renting. In that time – thanks to this site and all you posters – I saved about 30% and a lot of heartache.

This is definitely not my dream house but will suit us just fine for the next 15 years. The payment is low enough that I could sustain a 33% paycut and still live just the way I do today. It is cheaper than our rent after taxes. The upside is the house is paid off in 10-12 years if the depression doesn’t get us.

With 20% down we still have 6 months reserves to add to a theoretical 6 month severance. Anything after that would involve tapping HELOC, IRA’s or 401k – terrible options but better than starving. If I can’t find a job after 2 or more years, I assume retirement will be the furthest thing from anyones mind anyways.

Again – thanks to all. I will continue to lurk from time to time.[/quote]

Actually, I think we are at the bottom already… congrats!

[sunny88]

[quote=waiting for bottom]I know, I know, it’s not the bottom – but I’m in.

Bought in SEH after almost two years of renting. In that time – thanks to this site and all you posters – I saved about 30% and a lot of heartache.

This is definitely not my dream house but will suit us just fine for the next 15 years. The payment is low enough that I could sustain a 33% paycut and still live just the way I do today. It is cheaper than our rent after taxes. The upside is the house is paid off in 10-12 years if the depression doesn’t get us.

With 20% down we still have 6 months reserves to add to a theoretical 6 month severance. Anything after that would involve tapping HELOC, IRA’s or 401k – terrible options but better than starving. If I can’t find a job after 2 or more years, I assume retirement will be the furthest thing from anyones mind anyways.

Again – thanks to all. I will continue to lurk from time to time.[/quote]

Actually, I think we are at the bottom already… congrats!

[sunny88]

The lot itself is 8,000 sqft and the house is close to 3,600 sqft. We hired a landscape designer who was worth the money. He oversaw the entire project. The pool itself was about $50k. The plantation shutters were close to 10k.

[sunny88]

The lot itself is 8,000 sqft and the house is close to 3,600 sqft. We hired a landscape designer who was worth the money. He oversaw the entire project. The pool itself was about $50k. The plantation shutters were close to 10k.

[sunny88]

The lot itself is 8,000 sqft and the house is close to 3,600 sqft. We hired a landscape designer who was worth the money. He oversaw the entire project. The pool itself was about $50k. The plantation shutters were close to 10k.

[sunny88]

The lot itself is 8,000 sqft and the house is close to 3,600 sqft. We hired a landscape designer who was worth the money. He oversaw the entire project. The pool itself was about $50k. The plantation shutters were close to 10k.

[sunny88]

The lot itself is 8,000 sqft and the house is close to 3,600 sqft. We hired a landscape designer who was worth the money. He oversaw the entire project. The pool itself was about $50k. The plantation shutters were close to 10k.

[sunny88]

Do you have any specific info about the lawsuit? Are all owners involved?

[sunny88]

Do you have any specific info about the lawsuit? Are all owners involved?

[sunny88]

Do you have any specific info about the lawsuit? Are all owners involved?

[sunny88]

Do you have any specific info about the lawsuit? Are all owners involved?

[sunny88]

Do you have any specific info about the lawsuit? Are all owners involved?

[sunny88]

How much was the house when you bought it? Sounds like a “fixer-upper”.
My estimate is based on a house price of $800k with a large yard (8,000 sqft). Landscaping with sprinkler system and swimming pool is about $75k. Plantation shutters, flooring, decoration, some new furniture and new paint another $40k.

[sunny88]

How much was the house when you bought it? Sounds like a “fixer-upper”.
My estimate is based on a house price of $800k with a large yard (8,000 sqft). Landscaping with sprinkler system and swimming pool is about $75k. Plantation shutters, flooring, decoration, some new furniture and new paint another $40k.

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