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Stay in smaller house in nice area OR buy large fixer upper in remote woods
So my husband has experience with fixing up his grandmas house which we live
in now. For years I just didn't like the house 1023sq (2bd, 1 bath, unusable garage, on a busy street) we have a toddler son and we are also running out of room to put things. Collection of sheds to put our things. But we live in a nice small community on the shoreline w/ A+ schools. We found a fixer upper 40min in the deep woods w/9acres it's 4bd 2car garage. It's a big house 3000sq and cost less than our house now. My husband wants it and to fix it. Getting an inspection soon. I'm nervous about it living here, there is nothing to do and the schools are decent. So it's either pay more for our small cramped house in a desired area or buy bigger cheaper house in remote area -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...r-1130233-.htm |
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On Mon, 24 Apr 2017 17:44:03 GMT, Lindsey
m wrote: So my husband has experience with fixing up his grandmas house which we live in now. For years I just didn't like the house 1023sq (2bd, 1 bath, unusable garage, on a busy street) we have a toddler son and we are also running out of room to put things. Collection of sheds to put our things. But we live in a nice small community on the shoreline w/ A+ schools. We found a fixer upper 40min in the deep woods w/9acres it's 4bd 2car garage. It's a big house 3000sq and cost less than our house now. My husband wants it and to fix it. Getting an inspection soon. I'm nervous about it living here, there is nothing to do and the schools are decent. So it's either pay more for our small cramped house in a desired area or buy bigger cheaper house in remote area Thanks for sharing. -- "Dumb is local...As soon as you go 15 miles away from your dumbness, you see how dumb you are." -- Sherrod Small |
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On 4/24/2017 1:44 PM, Lindsey wrote:
So my husband has experience with fixing up his grandmas house which we live in now. For years I just didn't like the house 1023sq (2bd, 1 bath, unusable garage, on a busy street) we have a toddler son and we are also running out of room to put things. Collection of sheds to put our things. But we live in a nice small community on the shoreline w/ A+ schools. We found a fixer upper 40min in the deep woods w/9acres it's 4bd 2car garage. It's a big house 3000sq and cost less than our house now. My husband wants it and to fix it. Getting an inspection soon. I'm nervous about it living here, there is nothing to do and the schools are decent. So it's either pay more for our small cramped house in a desired area or buy bigger cheaper house in remote area It's a matter of personal preference. I suggest a list of pros and cons to help your decision making. I'm often mixed on a decision to move to a more rural area. I hate the idiots on the road in most urban settings yet I like that fact I can take a short drive to most retail businesses. Yet, I think I could never live in a rural area due to the required driving to retail businesses yet could enjoy the serenity of the area and part of me thinks it would be great to have a larger home with more space to build a shop and hold all my toys along with cheaper taxes, mortgage, etc. |
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On Mon, 24 Apr 2017 17:44:03 GMT, Lindsey m wrote:
So my husband has experience with fixing up his grandmas house which we live in now. For years I just didn't like the house 1023sq (2bd, 1 bath, unusable garage, on a busy street) we have a toddler son and we are also running out of room to put things. Collection of sheds to put our things. But we live in a nice small community on the shoreline w/ A+ schools. We found a fixer upper 40min in the deep woods w/9acres it's 4bd 2car garage. It's a big house 3000sq and cost less than our house now. My husband wants it and to fix it. Getting an inspection soon. I'm nervous about it living here, there is nothing to do and the schools are decent. So it's either pay more for our small cramped house in a desired area or buy bigger cheaper house in remote area Is there a question in there? You know this ain't facebook. |
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On Mon, 24 Apr 2017 15:40:06 -0500, Gordon Shumway
wrote: On Mon, 24 Apr 2017 17:44:03 GMT, Lindsey m wrote: So my husband has experience with fixing up his grandmas house which we live in now. For years I just didn't like the house 1023sq (2bd, 1 bath, unusable garage, on a busy street) we have a toddler son and we are also running out of room to put things. Collection of sheds to put our things. But we live in a nice small community on the shoreline w/ A+ schools. We found a fixer upper 40min in the deep woods w/9acres it's 4bd 2car garage. It's a big house 3000sq and cost less than our house now. My husband wants it and to fix it. Getting an inspection soon. I'm nervous about it living here, there is nothing to do and the schools are decent. So it's either pay more for our small cramped house in a desired area or buy bigger cheaper house in remote area Is there a question in there? You know this ain't facebook. She was just sharing, like people really care or can influence what she does. |
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On Mon, 24 Apr 2017 14:05:22 -0700, Oren wrote:
On Mon, 24 Apr 2017 15:40:06 -0500, Gordon Shumway wrote: On Mon, 24 Apr 2017 17:44:03 GMT, Lindsey m wrote: So my husband has experience with fixing up his grandmas house which we live in now. For years I just didn't like the house 1023sq (2bd, 1 bath, unusable garage, on a busy street) we have a toddler son and we are also running out of room to put things. Collection of sheds to put our things. But we live in a nice small community on the shoreline w/ A+ schools. We found a fixer upper 40min in the deep woods w/9acres it's 4bd 2car garage. It's a big house 3000sq and cost less than our house now. My husband wants it and to fix it. Getting an inspection soon. I'm nervous about it living here, there is nothing to do and the schools are decent. So it's either pay more for our small cramped house in a desired area or buy bigger cheaper house in remote area Is there a question in there? You know this ain't facebook. She was just sharing, like people really care or can influence what she does. Aw, come on Oren, I know you care as much as I do -- maybe more. |
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Gordon Shumway wrote:
On Mon, 24 Apr 2017 14:05:22 -0700, Oren wrote: On Mon, 24 Apr 2017 15:40:06 -0500, Gordon Shumway wrote: On Mon, 24 Apr 2017 17:44:03 GMT, Lindsey m wrote: So my husband has experience with fixing up his grandmas house which we live in now. For years I just didn't like the house 1023sq (2bd, 1 bath, unusable garage, on a busy street) we have a toddler son and we are also running out of room to put things. Collection of sheds to put our things. But we live in a nice small community on the shoreline w/ A+ schools. We found a fixer upper 40min in the deep woods w/9acres it's 4bd 2car garage. It's a big house 3000sq and cost less than our house now. My husband wants it and to fix it. Getting an inspection soon. I'm nervous about it living here, there is nothing to do and the schools are decent. So it's either pay more for our small cramped house in a desired area or buy bigger cheaper house in remote area Is there a question in there? You know this ain't facebook. She was just sharing, like people really care or can influence what she does. Aw, come on Oren, I know you care as much as I do -- maybe more. Damn , nearly gagged on that one . And I care less than either of you . -- Snag |
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On Mon, 24 Apr 2017 16:19:10 -0500, "Terry Coombs" wrote:
Gordon Shumway wrote: On Mon, 24 Apr 2017 14:05:22 -0700, Oren wrote: On Mon, 24 Apr 2017 15:40:06 -0500, Gordon Shumway wrote: On Mon, 24 Apr 2017 17:44:03 GMT, Lindsey m wrote: So my husband has experience with fixing up his grandmas house which we live in now. For years I just didn't like the house 1023sq (2bd, 1 bath, unusable garage, on a busy street) we have a toddler son and we are also running out of room to put things. Collection of sheds to put our things. But we live in a nice small community on the shoreline w/ A+ schools. We found a fixer upper 40min in the deep woods w/9acres it's 4bd 2car garage. It's a big house 3000sq and cost less than our house now. My husband wants it and to fix it. Getting an inspection soon. I'm nervous about it living here, there is nothing to do and the schools are decent. So it's either pay more for our small cramped house in a desired area or buy bigger cheaper house in remote area Is there a question in there? You know this ain't facebook. She was just sharing, like people really care or can influence what she does. Aw, come on Oren, I know you care as much as I do -- maybe more. Damn , nearly gagged on that one . And I care less than either of you . LOL! |
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On Mon, 24 Apr 2017 16:07:43 -0500, Gordon Shumway
wrote: On Mon, 24 Apr 2017 14:05:22 -0700, Oren wrote: On Mon, 24 Apr 2017 15:40:06 -0500, Gordon Shumway wrote: On Mon, 24 Apr 2017 17:44:03 GMT, Lindsey m wrote: So my husband has experience with fixing up his grandmas house which we live in now. For years I just didn't like the house 1023sq (2bd, 1 bath, unusable garage, on a busy street) we have a toddler son and we are also running out of room to put things. Collection of sheds to put our things. But we live in a nice small community on the shoreline w/ A+ schools. We found a fixer upper 40min in the deep woods w/9acres it's 4bd 2car garage. It's a big house 3000sq and cost less than our house now. My husband wants it and to fix it. Getting an inspection soon. I'm nervous about it living here, there is nothing to do and the schools are decent. So it's either pay more for our small cramped house in a desired area or buy bigger cheaper house in remote area Is there a question in there? You know this ain't facebook. She was just sharing, like people really care or can influence what she does. Aw, come on Oren, I know you care as much as I do -- maybe more. Hide and watch. |
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On 4/24/2017 1:44 PM, Lindsey wrote:
So my husband has experience with fixing up his grandmas house which we live in now. For years I just didn't like the house 1023sq (2bd, 1 bath, unusable garage, on a busy street) we have a toddler son and we are also running out of room to put things. Collection of sheds to put our things. But we live in a nice small community on the shoreline w/ A+ schools. We found a fixer upper 40min in the deep woods w/9acres it's 4bd 2car garage. It's a big house 3000sq and cost less than our house now. My husband wants it and to fix it. Getting an inspection soon. I'm nervous about it living here, there is nothing to do and the schools are decent. So it's either pay more for our small cramped house in a desired area or buy bigger cheaper house in remote area Both have good and bad points. Your house is, IMO, bare minimum for a small family but it can be done and had been done, Bigger house is nice, but how far is deep in the woods? I don't mind a drive to get a loaf of bread, when i worked it was 24 miles. For me not a big deal but not everyone can handle it. Bigger house = bigger heating bills too so be sure to factor all of that. If I found it affordable, I'd go for it. |
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On 4/24/17 12:44 PM, Lindsey wrote:
So my husband has experience with fixing up his grandmas house which we live in now. For years I just didn't like the house 1023sq (2bd, 1 bath, unusable garage, on a busy street) we have a toddler son and we are also running out of room to put things. Collection of sheds to put our things. But we live in a nice small community on the shoreline w/ A+ schools. We found a fixer upper 40min in the deep woods w/9acres it's 4bd 2car garage. It's a big house 3000sq and cost less than our house now. My husband wants it and to fix it. Getting an inspection soon. I'm nervous about it living here, there is nothing to do and the schools are decent. So it's either pay more for our small cramped house in a desired area or buy bigger cheaper house in remote area Blizzards?? |
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On Monday, April 24, 2017 at 12:44:07 PM UTC-5, Lindsey wrote:
So my husband has experience with fixing up his grandmas house which we live in now. For years I just didn't like the house 1023sq (2bd, 1 bath, unusable garage, on a busy street) we have a toddler son and we are also running out of room to put things. Collection of sheds to put our things. But we live in a nice small community on the shoreline w/ A+ schools. We found a fixer upper 40min in the deep woods w/9acres it's 4bd 2car garage. It's a big house 3000sq and cost less than our house now. My husband wants it and to fix it. Getting an inspection soon. I'm nervous about it living here, there is nothing to do and the schools are decent. So it's either pay more for our small cramped house in a desired area or buy bigger cheaper house in remote area -- Do you plan on having more children? I'm one of 9 and I grew up in both a small town and in a rural area on top of a mountain. I was tortured by nuns in the Catholic parochial gulag and by psychos in the government interment camps (public schools). Good schools with good teachers are the most important thing a kid can be exposed to. Stay far away from the thug babysitting services. As you may have heard before,"It's for the children." ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ [8~{} Uncle Educated Monster |
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On Mon, 24 Apr 2017 17:44:03 GMT, Lindsey
m wrote in So it's either pay more for our small cramped house in a desired area or buy bigger cheaper house in remote area Go for the bigger house in the rural area. It's a better way to raise kids. We did the same thing 30 years ago and never regretted it. Don't worry about the schools. If your kids are smart and you are diligent about their learning, the school won't matter. -- Web based forums are like subscribing to 10 different newspapers and having to visit 10 different news stands to pickup each one. Email list-server groups and USENET are like having all of those newspapers delivered to your door every morning. |
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