Housing situation - Page 4

**Dunit35** · 06-07-2007, 03:42 PM

Needing opinions.

Apartment or house, what would you do?

The fiance and I are looking for a place to live after our contract runs out next month. It seems that when we find a house we want in a good neighborhood the prices are from 600-800. Well I'd prefer to spend less then 600 so we can save money before we get married. We want a 2 bedroom house. We have a Siberian Husky, so she needs room to play.

Apartments are cheaper and could help us save money in the long run. But, our puppy won't have her own backyard. Apartments seem to range from 375-500 for a one bedroom and the bills are cheaper. The fiance wants a house and it doesn't bother me what we get. Put yourself in our shoes (college students, getting married next May, niether of us have the jobs we are working towards) what would you do?

**Dunit35** · 06-07-2007, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bogie

If this living arrangement is temporary, rent the least expensive place you two can agree upon. Give it a while, sign a 6 month lease or less if possible. If you hate it, when your lease runs out, find a bigger place. You need to put your money away until you can buy. Your goal is to buy. Drive your Grandpa's car until it falls off its wheels. Save, save, save. You have your whole life ahead of you. You may look back on these struggling days with fondness.

I couldn't agree more. A few times over the past couple years I thought about getting a new vehicle but then though "I'll just drive this until the money it costs to keep this running becomes to much". Of course I haven't saved any of that money. But I know I would've had to sell that vehicle by now.

FAX · 06-07-2007, 05:00 PM

I like Mr. bogie's advice on this deal, Mr. Dunit35.

All you really need right now is a stove, a bathroom, and a good bed. Save as much money as you can, avoid debt like the plague, and take your vitamins.

FAX

bogie · 06-07-2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

I couldn't agree more. A few times over the past couple years I thought about getting a new vehicle but then though "I'll just drive this until the money it costs to keep this running becomes to much". Of course I haven't saved any of that money. But I know I would've had to sell that vehicle by now.

At this stage, consider your vehicle as transportation and nothing more. You already have a woman, so there's no need to purchase to impress. Just curious, how long until you graduate?

**Dunit35** · 06-07-2007, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bogie

At this stage, consider your vehicle as transportation and nothing more. You already have a woman, so there's no need to purchase to impress. Just curious, how long until you graduate?

Two years at the least.

Mile High Mania · 06-07-2007, 05:08 PM

Yeah, just focus on graduating... live modestly, get married... save some $ and you'll be better off. Taking on too much too early could get you in a bind that pushes you to file for bankruptcy, then you're SOL for a while.

**Dunit35** · 06-07-2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Yeah, just focus on graduating... live modestly, get married... save some $ and you'll be better off. Taking on too much too early could get you in a bind that pushes you to file for bankruptcy, then you're SOL for a while.

Very good point, have less money could cause problems in our relationship also.

Mile High Mania · 06-07-2007, 05:12 PM

No doubt and all buying a house does is give your new bride all sorts of reasons to buy new stuff... that doesn't seem to happen as much in an old apartment. So, you're saving in a number of ways.

Plus, getting into a house means 3 trips a month to Home Depot... then there is lawn care and crap like that... need I say more?

bogie · 06-07-2007, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

Two years at the least.

What's your major?

Demonpenz · 06-07-2007, 05:27 PM

i would get a apartment that was cheap. That way when she dumps you there is she can't get much out of you.

**Dunit35** · 06-07-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bogie

What's your major?

Criminal Justice now, was History education.

bogie · 06-07-2007, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

Criminal Justice now, was History education.

Are you going into law enforcement?

**Dunit35** · 06-11-2007, 08:10 PM

I am looking at a house right now on the net. It's only 625 sq ft. How small is that? Pretty small?

**007** · 06-11-2007, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Arrowhead Pride

Apartment until you get more settled.

Second that.

Bill Lundberg · 06-11-2007, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

I am looking at a house right now on the net. It's only 625 sq ft. How small is that? Pretty small?

Tiny

06-11-2007, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

I am looking at a house right now on the net. It's only 625 sq ft. How small is that? Pretty small?

I don't even know if that qualifies as a house. Heh.

For the sake of comparisons, most 2 car garages are about 250 sq feet.

The room I'm sitting in right now is 400.

That house is a small apartment.

06-07-2007, 03:42 PM
Dunit35 Keepin it Real Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma Casino cash: $-2112955	Housing situation Needing opinions. Apartment or house, what would you do? The fiance and I are looking for a place to live after our contract runs out next month. It seems that when we find a house we want in a good neighborhood the prices are from 600-800. Well I'd prefer to spend less then 600 so we can save money before we get married. We want a 2 bedroom house. We have a Siberian Husky, so she needs room to play. Apartments are cheaper and could help us save money in the long run. But, our puppy won't have her own backyard. Apartments seem to range from 375-500 for a one bedroom and the bills are cheaper. The fiance wants a house and it doesn't bother me what we get. Put yourself in our shoes (college students, getting married next May, niether of us have the jobs we are working towards) what would you do?
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06-07-2007, 05:00 PM	#47
FAX testing ... 1, 2, 3 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Casino cash: $6753759	I like Mr. bogie's advice on this deal, Mr. Dunit35. All you really need right now is a stove, a bathroom, and a good bed. Save as much money as you can, avoid debt like the plague, and take your vitamins. FAX
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06-07-2007, 05:08 PM	#50
Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $1067229	Yeah, just focus on graduating... live modestly, get married... save some $ and you'll be better off. Taking on too much too early could get you in a bind that pushes you to file for bankruptcy, then you're SOL for a while. __________________
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06-07-2007, 05:12 PM	#52
Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $1067229	No doubt and all buying a house does is give your new bride all sorts of reasons to buy new stuff... that doesn't seem to happen as much in an old apartment. So, you're saving in a number of ways. Plus, getting into a house means 3 trips a month to Home Depot... then there is lawn care and crap like that... need I say more? __________________
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06-07-2007, 05:27 PM	#54
Demonpenz Woman should only make babies Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Apartment "G UNIT!" Casino cash: $-213864	i would get a apartment that was cheap. That way when she dumps you there is she can't get much out of you. __________________
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06-11-2007, 08:10 PM	#57
Dunit35 Keepin it Real Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma Casino cash: $-2112955	I am looking at a house right now on the net. It's only 625 sq ft. How small is that? Pretty small?
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