R.E.N. Spells Ren
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So I’m still not seeing why you’re anti purchasing. You saved 6 years of rent AND turned a profit.
I see you want to downsize, but why not buy a condo rather than go back to renting?
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I see you want to downsize, but why not buy a condo rather than go back to renting?
ultraflexed
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First off....I don’t even like the way most new homes in my budget look.
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Congrats queen
I wouldnt call 2200 sqft big at all, it's on the bigger scale of small though.
Most houses do have a open floor plan it just takes some getting use too and a whole lot easier to clean, there trying to prevent unused space
My budget for a house is $300000. I’ll have about $60k to put down and I qualify for a first time homeowner program and down payment assistance programs as well.
But my major issue is paying a bunch of money for a barn looking house made from cheap siding, that is two feet away from your neighbors house, no backyard space, acreage....
Also the house plans.I grew up in a brick ranch home. 3 bedroom/2 baths, den, living room, dining room, kitchen with breakfast area.
But now because everybody thinks “OPEN FLOOR PLAN” is the coming messiah, the houses somehow have more space but less room.
So I no longer get a separate eat in kitchen, and a dining room. No longer have a living room/parlor AND a den. Just one big ole mashed together area.
And the BEDROOM SPACE! How can the house I grew up in be 1700 square feet and have bedrooms large enough to accommodate a full bedroom set...but a big ass 2200 square foot house got rooms the size of matchboxes.
I have full wood furniture. You know. Real shyt. Not particle board bullshyt you pay $2000 for these days. Bedroom sets passed down from my grandparents from 1800s.
But these new ass houses ain’t even got bedrooms big enough to accommodate a full/Queen size bed, nightstand, armoire, and dresser.
So I feel like I’m paying more for less even though it’s a newer home.
Is it just better to build? Am I trippin? I swear older homes are better than some of the new shyt I see on the market now.
Sorry queen, I'm drunk and dont feel like moving the post..or cant.
Hope this helps..
ultraflexed
Superstar
On my first house I had a fha and pmi drops after 5 years
I remember going to an open house of a 3 bedroom house. the rooms were so small youd be lucky to fit a bed in there & it sold too 
Sis you bout to give me a rash!!!! 400k?!
500k?!
But ya’ll probably make more so it probably evens out...
But still $500k
5600 Helmsdale Ln, Alexandria, VA 22315 | MLS #VAFX1173800 | Zillow
This area has 4 or 5 of the top 10 "richest" counties in the country. Real estate is expensive. So you can see why I'll happily wait it out. Lol
ultraflexed
Superstar
I'm getting ready to finally buy in March and my mom keeps telling me, "Thank God you have your VA home loan"
This supposedly makes the process a lot simpler. We'll definitely see and I'll certainly keep yall posted.
This supposedly makes the process a lot simpler. We'll definitely see and I'll certainly keep yall posted.
I fukks with that kitchen.
Which side of the Anacostia are these? One side is the hood. I don’t even like to drive over there.
BossMobb
Knewgoat the novel every Black American should own
@Booksnrain good luck with your house search. Harrisburg and Concord might be worth considering if end you up in the 704. I’m looking to sell my current house and just started looking in Charlotte and the surrounding areas, it’s an ugly market.
ALonelyDad
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300K would be a dream for me lol. You can not buy anything for 300K and I live in a cheaper area too.
I would just be happy with a town home
I would just be happy with a town home
the bossman
Superstar
You must be
PMI is for the entire life of a FHA loan now since 2013. Gotta refi to get up out that bytch
lochead
All Star
All them shyts East of the River (EOR). However those areas of SE are nice like Hillcrest, Randle Highlands, Ft. Davis, Penn Branch, DuPont Park.
Now once you drive past the Safeway going south on Alabama Ave going towards 7D (MPD) or go north on Alabama Ave heading towards Simple City
