jhook Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Yeah, just do the best you can, after awhile when you get used to costs you will naturally set budgets for yourself. I signed my papers on my 30th birthday ( most expensive birthday present ever). 28 of my 30 years at that point had been spent renting. It took roughly a year to get used to everything and its cool now, I even have some savings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paynegretzky Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 permafaust: i bought a house a few months back, and though it's a massive step from renting, those initial items you need to buy sort of add up, but you buy them once. i don't want to be that "if i can do it, so can you" kind of guy, but i made it alright only a few weeks after getting my keys. now, money-wise, it feels no more expensive than renting (even though it is) but i own that shit . also, the hardware store (canadian tire in my case) will become your best friend. congrats on the purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyShackelford Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Thanks guys! I'm super excited for it all to happen. Feels weird to be an adult, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgry Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I grew up in apartments so I was a little shellshocked about how much stuff actually costs. This x10000. Before I bought my house 3 years ago I lived in apartments my whole life. It's a pretty bizarre feeling when something breaks and you can't just call the landlord to fix it. Definitely make friends with people who know how to fix stuff. It was also slightly embarrassing admitting to not knowing how to fix some things because I've never had to. Almost started a fire trying to install new ceiling light fixtures. I bought a town home because I wasn't ready for a full-on free standing house. So I didn't have to buy a lawnmower, snowblower, etc. To me it's worth it but it is almost double the amount per month of apartment living (for me at least). No more parking in a lot and walking a million miles to your apartment front door and then going up or down stairs to get to your front door. No more upstairs neighbors. No more walking a million miles to take your garbage out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhook Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 The no one above or below me thing was huge. So great to not have to deal with the bullshit that can come with apartment life. The bullshit of homeownership is far more rewarding, I even own a ride on mower! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzersonKillwell Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I even own a ride on mower! This is the dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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abovetheearth Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 This is the dream. I'm getting my first one this summer. if you ever pass through, I'll let you have a few rides in it. you can even pull me along in the brush collecting trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Thanks guys! I'm super excited for it all to happen. Feels weird to be an adult, haha.Congrats dude! I knew we were both looking but I didn't know you'd found another one! We closed last week and have been doing a ton of work to get ready to move this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzersonKillwell Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I'm getting my first one this summer. if you ever pass through, I'll let you have a few rides in it. you can even pull me along in the brush collecting trailer. PM me your address and whatever kind of booze gets you the drunkest the fastest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhook Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 The funny thing is that when I bought it I had never actually used a ride on. I had to teach myself how to use it after it was dropped off. I can now mow a perfect figure 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyShackelford Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Congrats dude! I knew we were both looking but I didn't know you'd found another one! We closed last week and have been doing a ton of work to get ready to move this weekend Thanks dude! Congrats to you too, I can't wait to move in, I'm getting really anxious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 you will soon learn to do what it takes to fix something on your own before calling in the professional. thats the suckage part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Thanks dude! Congrats to you too, I can't wait to move in, I'm getting really anxious! ! Do you have much work to do before you can move in? We repainted and tore out all the carpets, my wife also refinished the tub and I put in a new toilet! I have to install a new kitchen floor on Thursday while our furnace is getting put in and then we'll finally be ready! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyShackelford Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Actually we don't have much to do at all! We got very lucky and got a home before it even went on the market. It's in good shape, luckily we caught it early. We've got our final walkthrough tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Actually we don't have much to do at all! We got very lucky and got a home before it even went on the market. It's in good shape, luckily we caught it early. We've got our final walkthrough tonight! Nice! That's so awesome. Sounds like maybe you had a much better realtor than we did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyShackelford Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 My realtor is actually a long time friend of the family, so we lucked out. She's only taking 2% commission, dropped from 4% to help out the deal and everything. Everything has fallen into place just right! If I remember, I'll post some pics a little later. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 My realtor is actually a long time friend of the family, so we lucked out. She's only taking 2% commission, dropped from 4% to help out the deal and everything. Everything has fallen into place just right! If I remember, I'll post some pics a little later. Well tha t certainly helps! Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllFuzzedOut Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 God help me. We just started looking last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I feel like maybe I posted this in here before but one lesson learned from me -- don't buy middle of the road stuff to put in your house. You'll eventually end up in a position something like "I really wish my fridge had an ice maker, but it works so why replace it." It's also a pain in the ass to deal with. Go really cheap just to fill the house with stuff you will eventually easily replace (you can basically furnish an entire kitchen with plates, glasses, utensils, etc from the dollar store) or buy the nicest things you can realistically see yourself wanting as you can afford them. Stay out of the area in between. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Mike Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 you will soon learn to do what it takes to fix something on your own before calling in the professional. thats the suckage part Yeah, but that's also kind of fun and rewarding. Frustrating as hell at times though. Know this...everything will take twice as long as you thought and you *will* make three trips to the hardware store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I agree there. it is fun, but I had to deal with foundation and other issues that were neglected in the disclosures. I love a trip to the hardware store. the learning as well. I've been lucky to have close friends as contractors or hvac specialists to show me things to get by or to know when to make that call. I also LOVE bidding wars. painting sucks. it will always suck. but installing a new front door or hanging Sheetrock is truly rewarding. mudding is an art. doing knockdown is interesting as well. wouldn't trade it for the world. Metal Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyShackelford Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 We close next Monday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family Friendly Rap God Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 My fiancée and I just started looking seriously this last week. We fell in love with a master planned community that had an elementary, middle and high school all in the community but it's soooo far away. House prices are fantastic though http://cane-bay.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 We close next Monday!Yesssssss! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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