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What Year Was Your Home Built?
Asked by T.V. from New York
on April 24, 2012
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Ours was built in 1907. I love it because it has a lot of character and details you don't see anymore. We even have a little door where the milkman used to put the mil...
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- 1996. Its a rental, too small, and the landlord never really "fixes" anything, just band-aides it to get by. Ugh. I personally like newer homes but would be open to...
- We just had ours built in 2008
- I HATE new homes personally. No character at all (unless they are uber expensive fancy houses that I could never afford), but that's me. My house was built either in 1...
A Modest Home
Asked by J.W. from St. Louis
on November 17, 2011
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I am curious how much a modest home cost in your area?
By modest I am going with around 2,000 sq ft. Three to four bedrooms.
I was amazed yesterday how scattere...
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- It depends. Since I am in Chicago, we have tons of foreclosures. So anywhere from 180k to 500k.
- Around here, it can range from $70,000 - 150,000. when you get up into 150,000 and higher, there is usually some land involved. My house is right under 1,200 sq ft....
- Homes in our modest neighborhood range from $125k to $200k. Another way to get a better idea might be to ask about price per square foot. When we moved here it was...
Small or Big Home
Asked by S.G. from Cumberland
on October 11, 2011
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We are looking to buy a home. We have 3 young children. Do we buy a small home that isn't so glamorous and would allow us to have a lot of extra money each month so we...
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- I would say go smaller and have more cash on hand. And maybe pay off the house a bit faster say 15 year mortgage rather than 30 year.
- I would chose the house that is in the good school district. A glamorous house is nice - but most people who own those "glamorous" homes end up fighting over money ...
- Obviously there are benefits to either. We bought the big house with a view in the glamorous neighborhood because we were both working and didn't plan to have kids. ...
Looking for Referral - Oak Park/River Forest/Forest Park Area
Asked by M.L. from Chicago
on March 1, 2009
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I'd like to talk to a seasoned real estate agent about possibly listing my home in a few months. The house is located in Oak Park and in great condition - new kitchen...
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- I second the recommendation for Margaret McSheehey, she helped us with our house in OP. She lives in OP (has for years) and knows the area very, very well. Highly reco...
- We haven't sold with her, biut we had a great buying experience with Marion Digre at ReMax in the Village. We didn't know OP/RF/FP at all and she helped us find the p...
- When my husband and I bought our house in OP two years ago, we worked with Karin Hansen and Steve Nasralla, Re-Max in the Village. I truly think they are the best rea...
Looking for Clean House to Rent
Asked by J.H. from Dallas
on August 14, 2007
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My husband and I are moving back to Fort Worth the end of this month. We are looking for a 2-3bedroom house to rent in a decent area in Fort Worth. We currently live i...
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- There is a house around the corner from me that is for rent. We live in the Oakhurst neighborhood about 5 minutes from downtown. It is an historic neighborhood and is ...
- Hi! My neighbor may be able to help you! Her name is Tabatha -and her number is ###-###-####. She has a home for rent in Fort Worth that is next to our neighborho...
- We have a house for rent in Saginaw. 3bedroom 2 bath for $1100 a month. It is only a few years old and is in excellent condition. You can check it out at www.travisb...
Washington State
Asked by M.E. from Jacksonville
on August 9, 2011
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If you could live anywhere in Washington (state), where would you live and why?
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- Humm...This is tough because I love my state:) I couldnt be too far from the Ocean...But I love the City as well. I have lived in the suburbs of Seattle my who...
- I love Vancouver. It is just across the river from Portland, OR so you are close to an airport and all that Portland has to offer without having to live in Portland. I...
- Seattle, it is the only big city (next to London) I would actually be ok in. It has a really great feel about it.
Where to Move?!
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on March 7, 2010
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Hi Mama's I need some advice. We are currently living in the suburbs of Chicago and we have to move. My husband works downtown and currently has an hour commute. We...
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- If you come to the city, I would recommend Old Irving Park or Portage Park...great area for kids, houses with yards, neighborhoods, etc. Good Luck!
- Move where you can afford to live comfortably and yet, closer to his work. If you strap yourself into a place, you'll end up hating it. Go someplace where you can ...
- Does he work near the Metro line? Can he take the train in at times? That might help relieve some of the stress of sitting on the Dan Ryan or the blasted Eisenhower....
Question: Nice Town/City/Community/Neighborhood with Reasonable Home Costs?
Asked by R.C. from Santa Barbara
on July 6, 2011
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Hello Ladies,
I think this is such a great forum where people have such helpful input. My husband & I are native "Californians" and are now wondering if the "cost"...
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- You could easily purchase a 2000-3000 sq. ft. with a half- acre lot home in Utah. Newer homes would fit into that price range as well. Salt Lake City and its suburbs ...
- I have a friend who just moved from San Francisco, because she and her husband have two young sons and wanted the lifestyle you describe. They moved to Lake Oswego, O...
- I love living in Allen, TX. It's about 20 miles north of Dallas. They are doing so much building that we never leave. We have great restaurants, shopping, golf and ...
Homeowners Insurance
Asked by M.M. from Washington DC
on January 4, 2012
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Part my New Year's Resolution list is to really look into where our money is being frittered away.
I have an HO-8 policy on my home now. I have a quote for an HO...
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- I don't know the laws in your state, but I just want to mention this to you. Some insurance companies now are requiring that you bundle your insurance, car and home, ...
- HO whatever... bottome line you need to know details on what is and is not covered for the what ifs. Don't go cheap, you can end up paying dearly for that in the...
- I'm a licensed independent insurance agent in NY state, laws differ by state, but let me say I dont trust GEICO farther then I can throw them. I highly suggest calling...
Moving to Denver
Asked by S.D. from Denver
on June 25, 2008
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I am looking to learn more about the Denver area because it looks like my family will be relocating there. I am looking for any suggestions you may have regarding goo...
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- Hi S., I've lived here my whole life and currently live in Parker. I absolutely love it here but it's not urban, in fact it's pretty rural in places but that's the a...
- S., You are going to love Denver! Here is a great web site to get you started - www.HomesNearDenver.com. It is a comprehensive search engine with updated access to ...
- We live in a neighborhood called Stapleton. It is the best! There are tons of parks and playgrounds and it is 10-15 min from downtown, great schools. Check it out an...
