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Title: do you rent or own
Post by: aggie49 on November 18, 2016, 05:36:30 pm
we own our home and are looking for a bigger house the one we are in now is a good size but with everyone and visitors that come and go we need more room
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Post by: mrsmere on November 18, 2016, 08:39:37 pm
We own our home but I'm ready to downsize but hubby not ready yet.  It's always work to do in the house and in the yard.
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Post by: nmbrown863 on November 18, 2016, 10:34:18 pm
Right now we rent our house but we do plan on buying a home in the future.
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Post by: berthabutt on November 18, 2016, 10:55:25 pm
I own but the mortgage is more than I can handle.
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Post by: Cbsteffen on November 18, 2016, 11:57:00 pm
I rent.
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Post by: mgint on November 19, 2016, 06:32:38 am
own a house
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Post by: dbsaus1 on November 19, 2016, 06:50:58 am
We own but we are looking for a smaller house as well. A house or condo with one floor would be perfect for us.
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Post by: debidoo on November 19, 2016, 07:36:58 am
I own my house outright and my two sons and I are also looking for a bigger house so everyone can spread out and have their own space and privacy for one thing.  We want to be in a rural area don't want HOA or to have a house right on top of someone else.  We are in a good spot like that now but we definitely need more room.
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Post by: gsdoss on November 19, 2016, 07:40:05 am
We rent
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Post by: catchow on November 19, 2016, 09:27:23 am
I rent, I owned my own home when I was younger, but cant keep up with the upkeep now
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Post by: judylucas on November 19, 2016, 11:17:20 am
I own but it's lots of work as I age
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Post by: Tresbn00 on November 22, 2016, 08:11:35 am
We own. I have had a mortgage since I was nineteen years old when I bought my first duplex. My wife had always rented so, in order to make her transition to ownership easier, I sold the first duplex in order to put a large down payment on a home that my wife and I had built. By building I figured that she could create anything she wanted. I furrowed my brow when she decided on white carpeting knowing that we were going to get a dog and wanted to have two children. She did not make the same mistake with the second house. I had purchased, fixed up and sold several other duplexes but had one (out of state) that sat vacant/couldn't be sold for several years. Was so happy to finally get rid of that one. I am pretty much down to just one house unless I find a deal that is too good to pass up.
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Post by: lywb2168 on November 22, 2016, 08:14:44 am
We own, been in this house for 18 years now, I wish we could get a bigger place now that I have grand kids living with us, but it will do for now.
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Post by: patapon555 on December 02, 2016, 08:00:30 pm
We currently rent. We aren't really to settle down and buy a house yet.
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Post by: bretay on December 03, 2016, 06:29:15 am
we on..we owned our 1st house for 32 years and moved into my father in laws house when he passed away..its smaller and more suited for use now..we have owned our current house for 7 years
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Post by: ljrjess69 on December 03, 2016, 07:19:05 am
I HAve owned for 29 years now,,,,,,,,,, :star:
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Post by: oldbuddy on December 03, 2016, 09:43:21 am
We have owned this house for over 40 years and would downsize if I could get my wife to move. She has a big workroom downstairs to put on Stampin Up workshops and loves working in the yard, so I don't think it will be any time soon.
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Post by: potluck6 on December 03, 2016, 11:19:01 am
We own bought in 2008 when the crash happened .Bought a foreclsed home at a good price. Now my son and his wife are looking to buy but nothing decent is below 500,000. In Ca that is a 3bd  1 bath house .I suppose because San Fran is 20 minutes away so thats keeping the prices high.
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Post by: oldbuddy on December 03, 2016, 06:11:27 pm
We own bought in 2008 when the crash happened .Bought a foreclsed home at a good price. Now my son and his wife are looking to buy but nothing decent is below 500,000. In Ca that is a 3bd  1 bath house .I suppose because San Fran is 20 minutes away so thats keeping the prices high.
It might have something to do with the horrible storms going on in the rest of the country. I would be looking to move too.
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Post by: heypeg on December 03, 2016, 06:17:11 pm
I own my home.
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Post by: makeblessed on December 03, 2016, 07:25:53 pm
We own a condo.
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Post by: stretch1967 on December 03, 2016, 07:26:41 pm
rent
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Post by: Jayce2013 on December 03, 2016, 10:51:55 pm
We are renting but looking forward to buying our own house soon... as soon as possible ;)
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Post by: jenniferhoder on December 04, 2016, 05:05:43 am
I am very fortunate to own.... I bought my house last February..... I am so happy!
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Post by: natashaspy on December 04, 2016, 06:02:49 am
We stay with my Mom.  Moved in with her when my Dad got cancer, I quit my job to take care of him.  Then when he passed, she asked us to stay so she wouldn't be in the house alone. 
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Post by: ccandpam on December 04, 2016, 06:15:38 am
We own our house and live on a farm. :)
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Post by: oldbuddy on December 04, 2016, 08:12:55 am
We stay with my Mom.  Moved in with her when my Dad got cancer, I quit my job to take care of him.  Then when he passed, she asked us to stay so she wouldn't be in the house alone. 
This is how families were supposed to work. My God bless you.
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Post by: Gxldvn on December 04, 2016, 01:51:58 pm
I rent a house.
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Post by: PGS28 on December 04, 2016, 02:11:14 pm
I own my home paid in full, thank God. 
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Post by: PGS28 on December 04, 2016, 02:12:13 pm
I'm currently looking to sell this house so I can move back to the town I really want to live in.  But everything after this home will be kept as real estate investments to rent out- if everything works out like I plan.
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Post by: lguzman1 on December 04, 2016, 02:40:21 pm
I rent an apartment.
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Post by: dsawan on December 04, 2016, 03:11:17 pm
rent
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Post by: lhz123 on December 04, 2016, 03:23:03 pm
we owned just 7 years more in mortgage.:)
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Post by: oldbuddy on December 04, 2016, 05:11:58 pm
we owned just 7 years more in mortgage.:)
Would be time for a refinance for me. I can always find a place for that low interest money to be put to use.
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Post by: holmesch22 on December 05, 2016, 11:51:43 am
I own my home
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Post by: gaylasue on December 26, 2016, 06:01:08 am
We own our home.  Possibly looking to move out west in hopes of improving my husband's health.  Don't know for sure since we now have a grandbaby on the way.  Two hours away now - possibly 30 hours in the future....
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Post by: judylucas on December 26, 2016, 06:27:04 am
I own my home
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Post by: mgint on December 26, 2016, 06:41:48 am
own my house
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Post by: nannycoe1 on December 26, 2016, 06:56:14 am
I have a mortgage that will never be paid off
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Post by: dogsleash on December 26, 2016, 06:57:22 am
I rent from my parents so basicaly i pay there mortgage.
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Post by: MichelleHW101 on December 26, 2016, 07:14:08 am
I own the house I live in.  With work sometimes it's a hassle to upkeep but it's better than having a lousy land-lord. 
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Post by: sgluckadoo on December 26, 2016, 09:14:32 am
I own (mortgage) my house. It is a single family dwelling on a half acre. I need to sell but am underwater in it. I would like to shorten my commute.
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Post by: gsdoss on December 26, 2016, 09:25:07 am
We rent a home
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Post by: elvisdo on December 30, 2016, 07:45:14 am
We rent right now but looking to buy something hopefully in a couple of years.
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Post by: ivyparkgirl on December 30, 2016, 10:57:13 am
I rent my apartment.
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Post by: rghvac69 on December 30, 2016, 11:20:34 am
I have a mortage, 10 more years until it's paid off.
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Post by: mrrangerrick on December 30, 2016, 03:04:34 pm
I rent,  but I would like to own. I'm saving as much money as possible, and I hope to have my own place in the next year or so.
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Post by: debidoo on December 30, 2016, 03:11:25 pm
I own my house used my inheritance to purchase my mother's house when she passed.  We too want a bigger house although some people would not understand that but its two grown sons and me and we need some space of our own with maybe an office and work out room in between everyone's bedroom.  I need a pool to try and work out in due to my health issues.  We shall see what God has in store.
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Post by: king4cash on December 30, 2016, 07:54:02 pm
I rent, but renting is very expensive in america today............
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Post by: ivyparkgirl on December 30, 2016, 08:42:24 pm
I rent my apartment.
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Post by: JaniceSW on December 31, 2016, 03:00:50 pm
I own my home free and clear now but about as soon as you pay off a mortgage the house seems to start needing about everything.  Upkeep can nickle and dime you to death and then sometimes you run into an expense that is "over the top."  As I am aging, I am not certain what my best option is as far as keeping my home, renting an apartment, buying a condo, or what.  I am starting to look at all options as I am not sure that staying in my house over the long term is my best decision.
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Post by: tantricia44 on December 31, 2016, 03:10:23 pm
I'm proud to say I own my house with the mortgage paid off since 2010!
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Post by: fjaz1 on December 31, 2016, 10:46:00 pm
That's dynamite maybe you should open a bed and breakfast to help pay for it  :highfive: 8)
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Post by: lguzman1 on January 01, 2017, 12:09:06 am
I rent right now, but would like to own my own place one day.
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Post by: camellia0 on January 01, 2017, 06:38:42 am
I now rent and have a roommate. I save quite a bit by splitting utilities. The downside is privacy.
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Post by: ljrjess69 on January 01, 2017, 08:10:38 am
own a trailor but pay lot rent,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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Post by: ljrjess69 on January 01, 2017, 08:13:34 am
own a trailor but pay lot rent,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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Post by: holmesch22 on January 01, 2017, 11:07:41 pm
I own
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Post by: PGS28 on January 04, 2017, 02:20:55 pm
Here's how I purchased my 5 bedroom home paid in full at 32 years old:

1.I read Rich Dad Poor Dad and Write it Down Make it Happen.
2.I studied my finances to see where I was spending unnecessary money that could be saved.
3.As a result of step 2, I moved to a tiny apartment for 3 years and saved the difference among other lifestyle changes- which for some of you may include using your income taxes to buy a cash car you might not want to deduct the car note from your monthly expenses.  I know these changes are uncomfortable, but sacrifice now to thrive later.
4.In addition to saving as much as possible, I created more streams of income (by selling stuff on ebay, requesting child support from my ex husband, writing and selling ebooks, researching available local resources, and so on). One of the resources I found was a home buying grant class that awarded me $10K that I unfortunately couldn't use bc it was only applicable to homes purchased through the bank and not paid in full : (  but it was a great learning experience.
5.I searched homes in my desired town to learn what I could afford to determine my savings goal.
6.When the time came to buy I was still $2K short, I borrowed this from my baby sister. You may also contact churches and assistance organizations if you're not comfortable borrowing from friends and family.

Now, less than 2 years later, I'm in the process of upgrading to a better home.  I continued saving, including depositing what I use to spend on rent.  2 years from now I plan to buy my first set of real estate income- wish me luck!

Hope this helps someone!
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Post by: makeblessed on January 04, 2017, 02:31:27 pm
We own a condo, which is a nice size because it is one of the older developments in our community and therefore the rooms are much larger then you will find in the newer developments;  we have patio with storage on the patio so it works for us.
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Post by: PGS28 on January 05, 2017, 11:30:07 am
Congrats!  Doesn't it feel wonderful?!

I'm proud to say I own my house with the mortgage paid off since 2010!