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Title: Rent or Own
Post by: ladycasshmere on April 23, 2012, 09:07:52 am: Do you pay rent or do you own your own property. I pay rent. I hope to one day have a house of my own with a beautiful pool in the backyard. Until then I will count my blessings and be grateful I have a roof over my head.
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Post by: jski107 on April 23, 2012, 10:02:27 am: I still live with my parents, although I plan on moving out in the next month or so. We currently own our house but when I move out I am planning on renting an apartment with my boyfriend.
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Post by: ship1015 on April 24, 2012, 07:52:17 pm: i pay rent
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Post by: alaric99x on April 24, 2012, 07:57:09 pm: I own two properties, one I live in the other is rented out, both mortages are paid off. I would advise anyone to buy a property and pay off the mortgage as fast as possible.
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Post by: demaina on April 24, 2012, 08:00:09 pm: Living with parents at the moment, though if I had the choice, I'm hoping to buy a place to live. Not sure if that is my best bet as of yet, but I really don't like the idea of spending money towards something yet not having something to show for it later.
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Post by: mgint on April 25, 2012, 06:56:33 am: own still paying the bank.
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Post by: sommap on April 25, 2012, 09:56:01 am: I own my home.
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Post by: batmobile on April 25, 2012, 09:57:38 am: Quote from: sommap on April 25, 2012, 09:56:01 am
I own my home.
:BangHead:i own and was late on mortgage payments fun stuff...
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Post by: opalpapp on April 25, 2012, 12:11:55 pm: i own i don't like to pay for someone else to own it
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Post by: momoney555 on April 25, 2012, 12:19:54 pm: There are several advantages and disavantages to owning property. I have owned property, had rental property, and rented apartments, all as a single mother. I have now narrowed down all of these responsibilities and feel free and relieved of it, especially the grass cutting and snow shoveling, whew!. However, the extra income was nice. Owning and maintaining property on your own, is definitely something I would recommend one do as a joint effort with a significant other sharing the responsibility because it is a LOT OF WORK!
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Post by: momdileo on April 25, 2012, 01:20:50 pm: I am a renter. We are in process of getting a house. Yhooooooo. I can't wait.
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Post by: meguk on April 25, 2012, 01:31:21 pm: We rent. Owning is a someday dream, but we don't mind renting. There are advantages to renting, especially since we aren't responsible for maintenance and fixing problems. I am glad that we have good landlords though!
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Post by: shortnlovabl3 on April 25, 2012, 04:13:55 pm: i'm a renter, it just seems more easier and cheaper than owning. even tho i'd love to own just right now in economy times renting is better
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Post by: sdecaro558 on April 25, 2012, 04:15:29 pm: I'm living with my father at the moment, so technically neither. I would say it's better to own, though. Cheaper in the long run, and eventually, you have property that's worth something that you can use to get loans if needed.
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Post by: dejaysk1 on April 25, 2012, 04:55:59 pm: i owned a house before and wish to own again someday :wave:
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Post by: little_lady1982 on April 25, 2012, 05:13:07 pm: I rent my house from my parents and someday plan on buying it from them.
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Post by: vickysue on April 25, 2012, 06:05:17 pm: I own, when i was single i rented as i had 2 jobs and no time to do yard work. Now am in my own home and enjoy doing all that goes with it. Yeah i get tired but it is a good tired. Also am carring a mortage from other house that was sold, so making extra off it on the interest. Life is a gamble but sometimes you have too.
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Post by: lucky382001 on April 25, 2012, 07:00:55 pm: I'm renting but I've lived in some pretty cool places through renting that I never would have otherwise.
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Post by: brendy1990 on April 28, 2012, 07:41:41 am: we own finally all paid for ! 2 years ago.
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Post by: pjlicari17 on April 28, 2012, 09:04:02 am: I own... have for some time now. Thie is now my second house.
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Post by: sak4kat on April 28, 2012, 09:08:57 am: I've been blessed in so many ways to figure out what it is I like when it comes to renting vs. owning. My mother let me live in her house for 10 years only having to pay utilities and taxes. Than I built a house and lived in it for 2 years. I left the marriage that had occurred in and now I'm in an apartment. Coming from someone who's experienced both without getting to involved in details - I'd have to say renting is a better option for me and my family now. I've learned I'm much better with money in the long run when I rent and don't spend it on maintenance on a home.
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Post by: hlvhome on April 28, 2012, 09:22:29 am: I rent, but am saving up to buy property to build to suit my needs.
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Post by: melinder on April 28, 2012, 09:26:02 am: I pay rent but I'm moving in with my parents after I graduate
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Post by: lgemini on April 28, 2012, 09:28:40 am: I own and my I would like to buy more houses later.
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Post by: elysee24 on April 30, 2012, 02:02:52 pm: We rent but hopefully can get our own house one day!!
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Post by: preet5755 on April 30, 2012, 02:03:44 pm: I rent but am looking for a new house
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Post by: tigerlilly01 on April 30, 2012, 02:05:35 pm: We Own our home ... I just married my husband about 3 years ago and he owned the home actually. I was renting an apartment .... so I am VERY VERY happy to have a wonderful home.
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Post by: sammywantsya on April 30, 2012, 03:06:23 pm: ofcourse i own a home. got 2 houses. one in nyc and one in miami... 2 best cities i wanted to travel..
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Post by: SimpleLady on April 30, 2012, 03:26:12 pm: Quote from: ladycasshmere on April 23, 2012, 09:07:52 am
Do you pay rent or do you own your own property. I pay rent. I hope to one day have a house of my own with a beautiful pool in the backyard. Until then I will count my blessings and be grateful I have a roof over my head.

I am blessed to say that I own my home and property. As a matter of fact I've been doing some much needed painting to the garage and miner repairs around house and such. I love being outside. :thumbsup:
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Post by: lray3152 on April 30, 2012, 06:07:48 pm: Bought a house last year, its been a journey since the purchase date!
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Post by: pjlicari17 on April 30, 2012, 08:01:49 pm: I WANNA rent again! To many problems with owning a house! (I am just tired....I think owning is the way to go, but NOT in this house! Can't move as I can't afford it!

:BangHead:
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Post by: champak97 on April 30, 2012, 08:04:51 pm: I rent an apartment, but hope to buy a house in the near future.
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Post by: munitono on May 01, 2012, 06:55:59 am: We own our house.
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Post by: sarabtrayior on May 01, 2012, 07:09:21 am: Actually, the bank owns our home, but to answer your question, we own our home and love it... :heart: :heart: :heart:
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Post by: mrisha on May 02, 2012, 07:44:34 am: I own and hope I will continue to be able to afford it. With not having a lot of money and the stock market tanking and losing money. Its a scary thought when I really focus on the issue.