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Stuck between a rock and a hard place

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Disneygirl
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Stuck between a rock and a hard place

So my landlord just called to say he's raising our rent again which would bring the grand total to about $2k. We live in a great apt but its not that fabulous so DH wants to get out of here asap. We had been house hunting but decided to put it off til the spring until this happened. Do we just buy now or go through the extreme hassle of finding another apt? I don't want to rush into anything but I don't want to keep moving all the time either.Chat Icon

Posted 12/17/05 2:17 PM
 
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ckdk
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Re: Stuck between a rock and a hard place

I would always say buy if you can instead of renting and then moving again in the spring/summer... I would start looking for houses now, the prices are usually better this time of year. Good luck!

Posted 12/17/05 3:43 PM
 

CMC-BPZ
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Christine

Re: Stuck between a rock and a hard place

When do u start to pay more??? I would still keep looking for a house or a new apartment, the prices might still be as high as your paying now..

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Posted 12/17/05 3:44 PM
 

Disneygirl
Disney cruise bound!

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D

Re: Stuck between a rock and a hard place

Dh has a friend who knows a realtor, we made an appointment for Monday evening to go look at some houses, wish us luck!Chat Icon

Posted 12/17/05 4:40 PM
 

danielleandscott
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Scott

Re: Stuck between a rock and a hard place

My neighbor is a realtor. He was excellent. He sold the house that we are living in to us...If you want his info, let me know. Also I can look for houses for you. I have found a number of people homes on this site......I found DJ PILL the house he bought.
Scott

Posted 12/17/05 4:58 PM
 

Elizabeth
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Re: Stuck between a rock and a hard place

Posted by ckdk

I would always say buy if you can instead of renting and then moving again in the spring/summer... I would start looking for houses now, the prices are usually better this time of year. Good luck!



I dont know if I would buy now and move again in 6 months. After closing costs and moving costs, (just to name 2) you'd be better off staying put even though the rent increase is terrible. You're practically paying a mortgage at that price. If you can start looking, I do agree that you might get some deals as the buyer since its not the hottest time of year. Good luck!

Posted 12/18/05 1:05 AM
 

smiledoc
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Lauren

Re: Stuck between a rock and a hard place

You are much better off buying in the winter if you can - the prices are really going to JUMP in the spring, they always do!! - since that is when most people want to buy and move in the summer when their kids are in school -
If you can buy - do it sooner than later -
GOOD LUCK Chat Icon

Posted 12/18/05 11:44 AM
 

PiyoPika566
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Stephanie

Re: Stuck between a rock and a hard place

I say buy! Prices are pretty good right now. What areas are you looking in?

Posted 12/18/05 11:52 AM
 
 

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