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svelteParticipantSlowly but surely, as countries form closer alliances (ie, EU) and technology/trade makes us more interdependent due to the ease of travel, we are taking the first baby steps towards becoming a globe with one governing body.
It may take 100 years or even more, but we are heading in that direction. As John Lennon would say, Imagine.
svelteParticipantSlowly but surely, as countries form closer alliances (ie, EU) and technology/trade makes us more interdependent due to the ease of travel, we are taking the first baby steps towards becoming a globe with one governing body.
It may take 100 years or even more, but we are heading in that direction. As John Lennon would say, Imagine.
April 3, 2008 at 8:47 PM in reply to: Vote for McCain to stop a massive bailout of the irresponsible! #180585svelteParticipantto consider a short tempered war lover as commander in chief…is sheer folly.
I had never thought of it that way – I love this statement. I’m going to borrow that phrase!
April 3, 2008 at 8:47 PM in reply to: Vote for McCain to stop a massive bailout of the irresponsible! #180896svelteParticipantto consider a short tempered war lover as commander in chief…is sheer folly.
I had never thought of it that way – I love this statement. I’m going to borrow that phrase!
April 3, 2008 at 8:47 PM in reply to: Vote for McCain to stop a massive bailout of the irresponsible! #180898svelteParticipantto consider a short tempered war lover as commander in chief…is sheer folly.
I had never thought of it that way – I love this statement. I’m going to borrow that phrase!
April 3, 2008 at 8:47 PM in reply to: Vote for McCain to stop a massive bailout of the irresponsible! #180930svelteParticipantto consider a short tempered war lover as commander in chief…is sheer folly.
I had never thought of it that way – I love this statement. I’m going to borrow that phrase!
April 3, 2008 at 8:47 PM in reply to: Vote for McCain to stop a massive bailout of the irresponsible! #180933svelteParticipantto consider a short tempered war lover as commander in chief…is sheer folly.
I had never thought of it that way – I love this statement. I’m going to borrow that phrase!
March 31, 2008 at 5:22 PM in reply to: Looking for recommendations (escrow/title/home warranty/termite) #178936svelteParticipantCardinal,
Having sold & bought in the last 2 years, I can say I wasn’t overly impressed with any of the companies we dealt with. Some of them weren’t bad, but none of them made me say “man, I’ve got to recommend them!”.
On the other hand, the entire staff of one of the title companies we used was very beautiful (one looked like Constance Ramos and another like Pam Anderson) and that made them stick out in my mind! I would certainly have them on my price comparison list if I were to do it again.
The one thing that I wanted to mention, though, is that a high percentage of homes in SoCal have some termite damage, even if they are 10-15 y.o. Not from subterrainean termites, but from airborne termites. Most people automatically think of tenting and that can easily run a couple of grand and force you out of your home for a few days. An alternative worth considering is what XTermite uses: an orange extract that does not require you to leave your home. It’s less expensive also. Note: I am in no way connected to XTermite…just wanted to pass on a potential alternative we learned about *after* we had our house tented.
March 31, 2008 at 5:22 PM in reply to: Looking for recommendations (escrow/title/home warranty/termite) #179303svelteParticipantCardinal,
Having sold & bought in the last 2 years, I can say I wasn’t overly impressed with any of the companies we dealt with. Some of them weren’t bad, but none of them made me say “man, I’ve got to recommend them!”.
On the other hand, the entire staff of one of the title companies we used was very beautiful (one looked like Constance Ramos and another like Pam Anderson) and that made them stick out in my mind! I would certainly have them on my price comparison list if I were to do it again.
The one thing that I wanted to mention, though, is that a high percentage of homes in SoCal have some termite damage, even if they are 10-15 y.o. Not from subterrainean termites, but from airborne termites. Most people automatically think of tenting and that can easily run a couple of grand and force you out of your home for a few days. An alternative worth considering is what XTermite uses: an orange extract that does not require you to leave your home. It’s less expensive also. Note: I am in no way connected to XTermite…just wanted to pass on a potential alternative we learned about *after* we had our house tented.
March 31, 2008 at 5:22 PM in reply to: Looking for recommendations (escrow/title/home warranty/termite) #179309svelteParticipantCardinal,
Having sold & bought in the last 2 years, I can say I wasn’t overly impressed with any of the companies we dealt with. Some of them weren’t bad, but none of them made me say “man, I’ve got to recommend them!”.
On the other hand, the entire staff of one of the title companies we used was very beautiful (one looked like Constance Ramos and another like Pam Anderson) and that made them stick out in my mind! I would certainly have them on my price comparison list if I were to do it again.
The one thing that I wanted to mention, though, is that a high percentage of homes in SoCal have some termite damage, even if they are 10-15 y.o. Not from subterrainean termites, but from airborne termites. Most people automatically think of tenting and that can easily run a couple of grand and force you out of your home for a few days. An alternative worth considering is what XTermite uses: an orange extract that does not require you to leave your home. It’s less expensive also. Note: I am in no way connected to XTermite…just wanted to pass on a potential alternative we learned about *after* we had our house tented.
March 31, 2008 at 5:22 PM in reply to: Looking for recommendations (escrow/title/home warranty/termite) #179320svelteParticipantCardinal,
Having sold & bought in the last 2 years, I can say I wasn’t overly impressed with any of the companies we dealt with. Some of them weren’t bad, but none of them made me say “man, I’ve got to recommend them!”.
On the other hand, the entire staff of one of the title companies we used was very beautiful (one looked like Constance Ramos and another like Pam Anderson) and that made them stick out in my mind! I would certainly have them on my price comparison list if I were to do it again.
The one thing that I wanted to mention, though, is that a high percentage of homes in SoCal have some termite damage, even if they are 10-15 y.o. Not from subterrainean termites, but from airborne termites. Most people automatically think of tenting and that can easily run a couple of grand and force you out of your home for a few days. An alternative worth considering is what XTermite uses: an orange extract that does not require you to leave your home. It’s less expensive also. Note: I am in no way connected to XTermite…just wanted to pass on a potential alternative we learned about *after* we had our house tented.
March 31, 2008 at 5:22 PM in reply to: Looking for recommendations (escrow/title/home warranty/termite) #179396svelteParticipantCardinal,
Having sold & bought in the last 2 years, I can say I wasn’t overly impressed with any of the companies we dealt with. Some of them weren’t bad, but none of them made me say “man, I’ve got to recommend them!”.
On the other hand, the entire staff of one of the title companies we used was very beautiful (one looked like Constance Ramos and another like Pam Anderson) and that made them stick out in my mind! I would certainly have them on my price comparison list if I were to do it again.
The one thing that I wanted to mention, though, is that a high percentage of homes in SoCal have some termite damage, even if they are 10-15 y.o. Not from subterrainean termites, but from airborne termites. Most people automatically think of tenting and that can easily run a couple of grand and force you out of your home for a few days. An alternative worth considering is what XTermite uses: an orange extract that does not require you to leave your home. It’s less expensive also. Note: I am in no way connected to XTermite…just wanted to pass on a potential alternative we learned about *after* we had our house tented.
svelteParticipantIt seems to me that, if as you state your decision to buy is not a financial one, then the best area to buy in is very subjective.
It will to a large part be determined by your wants and needs, not the opinion of others.
Do you place a lot of value on a quiet street? On walking distance to an elementary school or shopping? On a view? Easy freeway access? On a cul-de-sac location? Distance between neighbors? Best-rated elementary school?
There are different strokes for different folks…I myself am very particular about the house I live in. I see some people – even those buying in RSF – placing lowball offers on a dozen homes and I almost can’t fathom it. The home has to be just right for me to bid, and those are extremely few and far between.
This has been a long-winded way of saying you should determine what qualities are most important to you in a home and then maybe SD R and sdr can help you whittle down the options.
svelteParticipantIt seems to me that, if as you state your decision to buy is not a financial one, then the best area to buy in is very subjective.
It will to a large part be determined by your wants and needs, not the opinion of others.
Do you place a lot of value on a quiet street? On walking distance to an elementary school or shopping? On a view? Easy freeway access? On a cul-de-sac location? Distance between neighbors? Best-rated elementary school?
There are different strokes for different folks…I myself am very particular about the house I live in. I see some people – even those buying in RSF – placing lowball offers on a dozen homes and I almost can’t fathom it. The home has to be just right for me to bid, and those are extremely few and far between.
This has been a long-winded way of saying you should determine what qualities are most important to you in a home and then maybe SD R and sdr can help you whittle down the options.
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