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Even all in, $2,700/mo for 2 people is very reasonable to own a home and have that active a life. Plus medical of course, but again, you got that anywhere.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Our new shed is done. “The guy” did a great job. Unfortunately now I have to paint it. Thankfully it is supposed to be warm and dry this weekend since mid November is not the smartest time for outdoor painting. The paint I don’t mind, and there isn’t much to caulk, but filling all the nail holes is going to be tedious.
Another reason to move. No pool stuff, no lawn care equipment, no need for a shed!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
People forget that for your monthly condo fees, you get things like a pool to use....pools alone can be costly to maintain with chemicals and heating....not to mention the work involved. There are definite advantages to condo living for some people.
Another reason I would not like to live in a condo building is going up and down in an elevator......like getting your groceries upstairs. Forgetting something and having to go back up to get it. Waiting for an elevator. Riding on it with other people......always facing the front what happens if someone stands facing the back of the elevator? Taking Trixie up and down each time she has to go out....and not being able to go out on her own....
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
My prior building, built around 2003, had to have its stucco-like cladding replaced when it was around 10 years old, due to leaks, and the building management sued (and won) the builder to fund it. I've seen several relatively late model buildings around Seattle swathed in plastic for similar issues, and I remember "leaky condo" was almost a punchline in Vancouver for awhile.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2021 Genesis G90
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
I think in my old 'hood, it took 12-15 years for rents to double. Of course, salaries didn't usually fare as well. Also the same area where one could have been drunk and asleep in 1991, bought a house for 200K (probably even a little less), and ended up with 1.5MM in 2020.
One lesson I have learned from covid....try to stay clear of a nursing home.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
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Our fees pay all exterior maintenance, landscaping and lighting. We each have small patios and courtyards which we maintain. There is also a reserve fund which budgets for large maintenance items like new roofs, which we did 2 years ago. For $325/month it’s very reasonable.
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They did take out a reverse mortgage about 20 years ago, so there's that to deal with when we finally sell the house.
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Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
A tree service cut down the two pine trees at the corner of their lot. Tree cutters had been contracted by the neighbor to cut two pine trees about 50 feet onto the neighbor's lot, but instead cut down two that were clearly many feet within the back fence line of son's lot.
Son was furious. They tried to tell his wife, a veterinarian and sharp who was home at 8 am and heard the noise, that the trees were unhealthy so the cutters had done them a favor by taking down the unhealthy trees!!!
Son asked my advice on a couple of factors, and he called the tree service which is from outside their plat just across the main road. Guy was snippy and used the same logic that they did son and DIL a favor. Of course, son mentioned treble damages per Ohio state law. DIL contacted the same arborist who had been there a few weeks ago to give opinion on what trees to plant and to take out--but he was busy, his secretary said, because he was giving a deposition where someone had cut the wrong trees! Must be going around. Guard your trees.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Is that your house? Monograms "R" for "R"oadrunner...
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
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Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
'17 Chevy Volt Premiere
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
Condo....my son thinks I should move into one. Dunno....I think the first time I crank up RONIN or AVATAR the neighbors beside me, above me, and maybe below me, would probably have the HOA kick me out. Plus, I did NIRVANA at reference levels last night, which probably wouldn’t endear me to my neighbors.
First house I bought (80s), I remember getting a ~10% APR and was glad to get that. Last APR I had at the end of my mortgage I think was somewhere around 2%.
Gimme a 2BR, 1BR home on a ¼ acre with a porch and a basement I can turn into a Home Theater, and that would be ideal. As it stands, I’m out of the market until at least Q3 next year.
My opinion of course, but for me, that’s the minimum.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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Which would you go with. Room is approx 20x25x8
I may pull the trigger around the end of year.
My current older 12” Klipsch does an admiral job but looking for a little more oomph.
My gut tells me the SVS but the Klipsch seems like a good value.
SVS SB-3000 Subwoofer - 13-inch Driver, 800W RMS, 2,500W Pea... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K6VN8G1/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_fabc_Bb9TFb7JXG4KC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Klipsch SPL-150SW 15 Inch Powered Subwoofer, Ebony https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P8B85JH/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_fabc_-b9TFbX5CJETQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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I installed it myself. I was really worried because my old house had a granite backsplash that went up to the old unit. Even 1/4” taller in the rear would have made it not fit.
Getting it to clip into the bracket was tricky with no wiggle room but still only a 2 beer job at most. A pro will be in and out within the hour.
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