tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3002038439593481614.post4029102436396792261..comments2014-03-24T08:38:41.241-05:00Comments on OFI/OFO: Back from the tripArticulateDadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08407769773596623808noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3002038439593481614.post-62370848334623296362008-02-24T11:04:00.000-06:002008-02-24T11:04:00.000-06:00Ooh, I love house-shopping!All of the houses have ...Ooh, I love house-shopping!<BR/><BR/>All of the houses have pluses (which is obviously why they're the top three choices). I'd probably be tempted to go with option #B, although a fireplace is a lovely thing.<BR/><BR/>Question: How far is the synagogue from the neighborhood of houses A and B? Your last post on neighborhoods sounded pretty either/or, but might this a both/and possibility? That is, could you live in house #B and still go to the synagogue and be friends with the folks who live across from house #C?What Now?https://www.blogger.com/profile/04017629066466055668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3002038439593481614.post-74916985112225085572008-02-23T01:28:00.000-06:002008-02-23T01:28:00.000-06:00B appeals to me. Do you want to be putting your t...B appeals to me. Do you want to be putting your time and resources into renovations when you've just moved to an area?<BR/><BR/>Good to see you have some nice choices, however!Leslie M-Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02434392840359276805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3002038439593481614.post-15768998161425702212008-02-21T21:00:00.000-06:002008-02-21T21:00:00.000-06:00You know... all things considered C) sounds pretty...You know... all things considered C) sounds pretty attractive to me in spite of the kitchen renovation. Is there any other serious updating to do? A park does have much more appeal to the kids than a nice backyard. Ours is huge and even has a swing set, but they always ask to go to the park... And the friends and neighbors. Ah... the neighbors :)Lilianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809018728037248794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3002038439593481614.post-87033050252294865682008-02-21T20:56:00.000-06:002008-02-21T20:56:00.000-06:00P.S. I see C now :) It's cute.There's so much snow...P.S. I see C now :) It's cute.<BR/><BR/>There's so much snow in these photos, it's almost scary for me. I'll go read the descriptions again now.Lilianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809018728037248794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3002038439593481614.post-9431750753616044902008-02-21T20:55:00.000-06:002008-02-21T20:55:00.000-06:00Hmmm, I kept checking and checking and I'm glad yo...Hmmm, I kept checking and checking and I'm glad you're back online and have so many interesting options to work with! The third house photo is missing... <BR/><BR/>I tend to agree with Tracy on the houses, the second one seems to be more reliable and means less work for you. I know from the previous post that you'll be tempted by the community aspect of #3. <BR/><BR/>What we've done in the past for each of the three houses (counting this one) that we've bought is a list of ALL pros and cons that you can think of. And then you can talk about it, evaluate the situation and decide. Gut feeling is also important at this juncture, I think. <BR/><BR/>Well, we'll be here waiting to hear back from you. This is SOOOO exciting!! Meanwhile I'm inundating my two blogs with pictures and talks of home renovation. I hope that doesn't "inspire" you to go with #1 or 3. ;)Lilianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809018728037248794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3002038439593481614.post-43321835121510676062008-02-21T13:54:00.000-06:002008-02-21T13:54:00.000-06:00Glad you made it there and back safely, despite th...Glad you made it there and back safely, despite the horrible weather!<BR/><BR/>If I were you, I'd probably gravitate toward B. It doesn't need a lot of work, it has a big yard for the kids, and it's got cuteness to spare. It's more polished and has a lot of curb appeal that would make selling it later (as you intend to do, in 3-5 years' time, as I recall) that much easier.<BR/><BR/>Plus, you're going to be on a limited income if neither you nor RM are going to be working right off the bat. Renovations, as would be required in options A and C, can get pricey quickly, and so it might be best to go with a house that needs nothing but your own personal touches (a few cans of paint and some photographs and rugs).<BR/><BR/>The housing prices are fantastic, though, and must be almost unbelievable to you given your current location! I had no idea house prices down there were that low, actually. <BR/><BR/>Good for you for getting a real start on a new life!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14275350201244684229noreply@blogger.com