tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717221249845341165.post2465955239763023165..comments2023-09-30T06:10:34.381-07:00Comments on Shadow Knows: WonderingRobbi N.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04881145195435485238noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717221249845341165.post-19216593567483223852010-12-05T07:31:35.165-08:002010-12-05T07:31:35.165-08:00At least for the moment. Unfortunately, we probabl...At least for the moment. Unfortunately, we probably won't be able to stay in this town, but very close.Robbi N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04881145195435485238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717221249845341165.post-71064629092268149142010-12-05T05:00:01.839-08:002010-12-05T05:00:01.839-08:00Now you are sounding quite sensible. And it's ...Now you are sounding quite sensible. And it's true: rates are good.marly youmanshttp://www.marlyyoumans.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717221249845341165.post-75809145388659135962010-12-03T07:21:10.905-08:002010-12-03T07:21:10.905-08:00I personally think we should buy a house, if only ...I personally think we should buy a house, if only because rents are bound to rise here, and may soon price us out of the area if we don't.<br />We could pick up and move elsewhere, but I am comfortable here, and have a community, friends, and work. That might not materialize elsewhere, especially since I am fairly demanding in what I want from a place to live.<br />I understand Marly, what you say about politicos, and of course, you are right. They are all worthy of our scorn, a lot of the time.<br />As for fixing a house, we are totally incapable of doing so ourselves, both of us. We can barely change a lightbulb. Jeremy is no better. So it better not need too much work.<br />My yoga teacher, Bob, recommends, from personal misfortune, that we have the house we choose inspected by individual electricians, plumbers, and roofers rather than a house inspection service. I think it sounds like a good idea.Robbi N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04881145195435485238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717221249845341165.post-20574481553141823702010-12-02T22:38:55.931-08:002010-12-02T22:38:55.931-08:00There's no way to predict what the folks in DC...There's no way to predict what the folks in DC will do, but my own view, for what it is worth, is that it is good time to buy if you can. Interest rates are low, and they definitely will not stay that way forever, and purchase prices have dropped. Orange County is likely to maintain its value, and chances are good they will increase---again. The way I see it, if you rent, you're paying someone else's mortgage. Still, buying is a committment, that's for sure.<br /><br />It's a process that can definitely have ups and downs. Hang in there if this is what you really want.<br /><br />the other LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717221249845341165.post-48813647550493914562010-12-02T19:47:48.362-08:002010-12-02T19:47:48.362-08:00Hmm, this seems like a slightly hysterical simplif...Hmm, this seems like a slightly hysterical simplification! <br /><br />Me, I prefer a complete and utter over-the-top simplification that says that all have fallen short, particularly politicians. Both sides are objectionable; both sides will do things we don't like; both sides will do their best to make life a woeful pain in the financial rear. Neither side will attempt to have a rational conversation. The End. (As a political observer, I am an equal opportunity mocker.)<br /><br />In that context, I say, "do what makes you glad about your house, making sure that you don't get ripped or buy something that needs to be fixed in a way you can't afford or can't do yourself."marly youmanshttp://www.marlyyoumans.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717221249845341165.post-37611575684975700122010-12-02T19:22:19.313-08:002010-12-02T19:22:19.313-08:00There's much to be said for buying a house, ex...There's much to be said for buying a house, except without a deduction, it will be hard to afford, even now that the prices are down. I'm betting that people will scream if they actually try to get rid of the deduction. Hoping so, anyhow.Robbi N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04881145195435485238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717221249845341165.post-83880896914499090432010-12-02T16:58:06.353-08:002010-12-02T16:58:06.353-08:00I agree with Lou.
the other LI agree with Lou. <br /><br />the other LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717221249845341165.post-21109944265824917642010-12-02T13:52:58.923-08:002010-12-02T13:52:58.923-08:00This is what others have told me too. It is what I...This is what others have told me too. It is what I want, and I think that R wants it too. Jeremy may be forced to move into it when he transfers, so we want to get one that is big enough to accommodate him, like the place I saw listed with an attached condo unit, thrown in for the price, like a granny flat.Robbi N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04881145195435485238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717221249845341165.post-9078456252050199212010-12-02T10:58:53.606-08:002010-12-02T10:58:53.606-08:00Caution and a little fear are the appropriate emot...Caution and a little fear are the appropriate emotions when buying a home. A home is a long-term investment, so while you might try to see as far ahead as you can, you just cannot foresee everything. When my husband and I bought the house I live in now in 1975, it cost twice what he made in a year and the monthly mortage payment was half of his monthly income. Our parents thought we were crazy to make such a commitment. I have never regretted our decision. You want a home you can call your own? Buy it.Lounoreply@blogger.com