And if she needs something she'll expect you to have it or an explanation why not, she must think you have two of everything, one that you might need and one for the one you can't find. Come to think of it I have two of a few things that I couldn't find. Oh well. And, of course, she might be right, about all of it.
...and often it's who used to live there...that is the nature of "contingency funds".
It’s never a free ride , but I’ve seen several people buy into a condo get hit with higher his fees and assessments and of course taxes and loose their shirt trying to get out because the fees went up so much it doesn’t make sense ! I guess it all depends on the hoa and the management co , there is a trend of seniors moving back to starter homes doing complete upgrades and renovations and contracting landscapers to take care of the yards and snow removal
I downsized for many of the reasons people move to condos, etc. I bought a non descript house in an older established neighborhood in Nampa, Idaho and updated it as needed/desired. The lawn is new, small, poured cement as a buffer and walkway around the house, patio with garden environment, all scaled for my activity and low maintenance. One can create their own situation. And, I can play music or movie tracks as loud as I want... usually, music, never loud but I could if desired. Just thoughts on the subject.
Agreed! That's why Emma and I left the rented townhouse and bought a home in 2000 once we were a couple. And the first priority when I started retirement
Same here. Especially when I'm getting 3.92% on my money.
I parked some cash in CDs at 5.3% a couple years ago, and my S&P index fund is up about 55% since I took that mortgage.
Mine started at 5.1% plus a $2500 bonus for leaving it there 90 days. It's dropped to 3.92% now, but I can move cash in and out at any time wilt no penalties.
