Mega Tank

It also depends on what you do for a living. Some people are better off renting than owning just for the sake of convenience

You have moved about twice as much in the last 12 years than I have in my lifetime.

You missed the fun here:

Unfortunately, they can't catch everything, so it's always nice to have some $ set aside for repairs. 100%. Hiring someone for stuff like this works wonders. It may not be cheap, but it's better than fussing about with it with your significant other lol

I know, but it probably doesn't happen often. I'd rather play it on the safe side and be prepared. Hurricane impact windows around here are roughly 20k installed. They are energy efficient, can reduce outside noise and honestly look cool. They can also help some on reducing insurance costs, but I don't know how that works up there. Either way, if hurricanes are on your mind, do some research and see what's available and if anyone else actually uses impact windows or other methods such as shutters or accordion shutters.

To add on to this, drive by the area of the home you are looking at during the day/night. Look at traffic patterns in the area... just because you don't drive it doesn't mean it won't be a headache when trying to get things delivered or taking public transport. Look at what transport is in the area. Schools, hospitals, things to do, trails/parks, shopping, stores, libraries. I know you don't get hurricanes up there, but look into what "bonus" features come with every home and what they would be worth if you wanted to add them on your own. For us, hurricane impact windows were something we wanted to come with the home already. Fireplace, basement, attic space. So much to look into. Parking spaces even. Many things to consider, far too many to list. Weigh the different features of homes that you are interested in and don't be afraid to look at homes you don't think you will like. You never know what the "non preferred" homes may have that you weren't thinking of before and vice versa. Look up homes using realtor apps, Zillow, Realtor and even realty websites as sometimes they post on one or all, sometimes they only post on specific ones. If you have the time, go to open houses and look around homes. Listen to what other people are saying during open houses to get ideas on what could be done to the home etc. Enjoy the journey even though there will undoubtedly be frustrations along the way. Don't become attached to any single home. When you see the home you know you want, shoot your best offer. Don't regret putting an offer that you will regret or second guess. If they pass, try to move on and look for the next one.

Like the great Eddie Murphy said...

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I'll ask them to sound out multiples. What program sends out the VGS emails?

Trueeee @Gloves @FireHazard51

Make an offer!

@mbd39 More for NWA, come ooooon

NWA is losing?

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1. @Gloves 2. @Mega Tank 3. @FireHazard51 4. @Sumer 5. @B.A. New game going up with the 10 cap. How did you all feel about the 10 cap? Still needing one more player for a team game!

You should ask her what she's going to do with a blind box of advent ducks

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Jack O Lanterns are meant to be lit at night!

Unfortunately, it seems some people are more into "give me a follow" or "subscribe" than they are engaging with an actual community. I don't know what it is, but after a pleasant conversation discussing recent sales with someone at a yard sale, picks ups and all that, they simply had no interest in googling VGS or joining it. It was all about promoting themselves and trying to get me to follow them on social media. It's a shame really.