Originally Posted by
Dan Hintz
I never want to play on the edge, living paycheck to paycheck, as I know many do to get into those big houses and keep up with the Joneses. I've never been a "keeping up with the Joneses" kind of guy.
Which is what got this country in the shape we're in now. People embraced the "Look at ME" attitude, and bought huge homes they couldn't afford, or even furnish.
Now, I'm paying for the stupidity of others. I spent wisely, paid the mortgage off, and saved my pennies for the retirement I am now enjoying.
I feel sorry for my Great Grand children.
In this area, homes are being sold within 1 week, although it seems the prices are more reasonable than pre-2008. We've had 5 homes sold on this street alone in the past 2 years. Only 1 was a foreclosure, and surprisingly it took the longest to sell. Several months.
You have to be ready to act right now when looking for a home.
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