Help with houses!
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Man, just last week I was at something like 400 posts, but now I'm at 500. I'm racking up posts faster than Michael Jackson filter little boys through his bedroom!
You are becoming a PW. Welcome to the SakiGT club...
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I hate you
I went to the University of North Florida
I went to the University of North Florida
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Originally Posted by gatrhumpy
Oh OK, I'm thinking about going there for my master's degree program. Do you know if they have an engineering Master's Degree program?
UF has a remote campus in Jacksonville but I dont know what programs they offer.
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Originally Posted by SakiGT
Dont look at my condo and think "damn I could move to FL and live like a king."
Look at my condo, then look at my starting offers with a college degree...less than 30k across the board.
It evens itself out. The only difference is the Acuras cost the same down here
Look at my condo, then look at my starting offers with a college degree...less than 30k across the board.
It evens itself out. The only difference is the Acuras cost the same down here
Originally Posted by LuvMyTSX
I wish things evened out. I'm only making about 53k yet a 2BR condo w/garage costs ~400-450k. Not exactly even. I should just stop thinking about it for a year at least because it's depressing me.
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Ebay > *
I found two local "pickup only" items. A small dinette set for $60 and a 5 year old leather L-shaped sofa (with recliners on one side and a pullout bed on the other) for $400.
I saved about $150 off my already small budget plus got two times the seating
I found two local "pickup only" items. A small dinette set for $60 and a 5 year old leather L-shaped sofa (with recliners on one side and a pullout bed on the other) for $400.
I saved about $150 off my already small budget plus got two times the seating
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Originally Posted by Scottman111
Have you checked out any yard sales? You can get some pretty cheap stuff at those... 
But on my other post on the bar stool thread I mention I tore up Craiglist. Im getting all kinds of stuff from this guy tonight
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My boss is trying to change my status (and pay) to an Administrative Assistant. If she cant get it done Ill leave. Lets just say I make less than $24k now. I want (need) $30k.
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Originally Posted by SakiGT
Not yet. I havent had a free weekend in quite a while...
But on my other post on the bar stool thread I mention I tore up Craiglist. Im getting all kinds of stuff from this guy tonight
But on my other post on the bar stool thread I mention I tore up Craiglist. Im getting all kinds of stuff from this guy tonight
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Originally Posted by juniorbean
Damn, I should hire you to manage our store next year. Salaries between Jacksonville and Charlotte are close. And actually, the store will be outside of the city, so you could make a little less and still live well
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Originally Posted by Scottman111
Haha I read that. You cleaned that guy out. I guess you got everything you wanted from him?
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Originally Posted by LuvMyTSX
I wish things evened out. I'm only making about 53k yet a 2BR condo w/garage costs ~400-450k. Not exactly even. I should just stop thinking about it for a year at least because it's depressing me.
So depressing. My fiancee and I just barely make 6 figures combined yet we can't find any houses, and almost no 2 bedroom condos we would consider buying. Out-fucking-rageous.
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If I wasnt going to pursue another degree I would consider it
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Originally Posted by SakiGT
TV stand, coffee table, end table, area rug, lamp, 2 patio chairs, some paintings for my kitchen... but best of all, my 3 brown/tan counter stools. All for $200. Took a friends Tacoma and my PT Cruiser to take it all home.
That should put a big dent into what you need to buy...
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Originally Posted by SakiGT
Well, Im preapproved so now Im shopping...
And not finding shit!
All the homes in my price range are either in shitty areas, shitty or perfect but TRAILERS!
Im getting lured by the condo bug. Its so tempting. A bit smaller than I wanted but Im finding these homes are pretty much just as small.
Homes:
http://pub.realtyweb.net/cgi-bin/vie...684000000&id=1
Condo:
http://nfl.drhorton.com/plan.aspx?planid=19542
Pros: No need to buy lawn equiptment, etc or worry about painting or fixing any of the crap that will be wrong b/c it will be brand new with warranty. They are also in a neighborhood I think is up and coming.
Cons: Association fee, about 5 minutes further of a drive, smaller, no garage
Argh
And not finding shit!
All the homes in my price range are either in shitty areas, shitty or perfect but TRAILERS!
Im getting lured by the condo bug. Its so tempting. A bit smaller than I wanted but Im finding these homes are pretty much just as small.
Homes:
http://pub.realtyweb.net/cgi-bin/vie...684000000&id=1
Condo:
http://nfl.drhorton.com/plan.aspx?planid=19542
Pros: No need to buy lawn equiptment, etc or worry about painting or fixing any of the crap that will be wrong b/c it will be brand new with warranty. They are also in a neighborhood I think is up and coming.
Cons: Association fee, about 5 minutes further of a drive, smaller, no garage
Argh
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Originally Posted by Scottman111
Have you checked out any yard sales? You can get some pretty cheap stuff at those...
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Originally Posted by SakiGT
1st walk through today. Bringing Daddy so we can play good cop bad cop. 
Just kidding. Just hoping another set of eyes so i can make sure they dont screw anything up.
Just kidding. Just hoping another set of eyes so i can make sure they dont screw anything up.
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Well, walk through was yesterday and we littered the place with blue tape. Im so glad I brought my dad, he saw all kinds of little stuff.
Entranceway and living room, taken from close to balcony
View from kitchen
The kitchen
Down hallway to guest bath on right
2nd bedroom on left
Forgot to load pics of master bedroom but its about two times larger than the other
View from master bath
Anywho, I close next week And Ill take better pics of everything later. I was exhausted and didnt feel like getting good shots.
Entranceway and living room, taken from close to balcony
View from kitchen
The kitchen
Down hallway to guest bath on right
2nd bedroom on left
Forgot to load pics of master bedroom but its about two times larger than the other
View from master bath
Anywho, I close next week
And Ill take better pics of everything later. I was exhausted and didnt feel like getting good shots.
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Congratulations!! You must be so excited! Looks like you have really great, high ceilings! It's always a good idea to bring a second set of eyes when inspecting for problems. Was it just minor paint touch-up or drywall issues you found that need to be repaired?
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Yea. Those free upgraded tile and fridge really helped out. Looks hella nice. And I LOVE the new washer and dryer. The dryer automatically fluffs your clothes with a shot of hot air after its done so it wont get wrinkled 
The issues were stupid things, like extra paint here, chipped door there, and some extra grout needed to be added to clean things up. The worst thing we found was that the screen on one of the windows didnt come out smoothly. No biggie, it will get fixed.
Im really excited, but mostly just thankful the whole deal is almost over. Now my only financial responsibility is to pay the mortgage and go back to school. No more worrying about the fed raising intrest rates or homes in Jacksonville continuing to increase in price. Im a bit of a Type A personality when it comes to finances
The issues were stupid things, like extra paint here, chipped door there, and some extra grout needed to be added to clean things up. The worst thing we found was that the screen on one of the windows didnt come out smoothly. No biggie, it will get fixed.
Im really excited, but mostly just thankful the whole deal is almost over. Now my only financial responsibility is to pay the mortgage and go back to school. No more worrying about the fed raising intrest rates or homes in Jacksonville continuing to increase in price. Im a bit of a Type A personality when it comes to finances
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Originally Posted by SakiGT
Yea. Those free upgraded tile and fridge really helped out. Looks hella nice. And I LOVE the new washer and dryer. The dryer automatically fluffs your clothes with a shot of hot air after its done so it wont get wrinkled
The issues were stupid things, like extra paint here, chipped door there, and some extra grout needed to be added to clean things up. The worst thing we found was that the screen on one of the windows didnt come out smoothly. No biggie, it will get fixed.
Im really excited, but mostly just thankful the whole deal is almost over. Now my only financial responsibility is to pay the mortgage and go back to school. No more worrying about the fed raising intrest rates or homes in Jacksonville continuing to increase in price. Im a bit of a Type A personality when it comes to finances
The issues were stupid things, like extra paint here, chipped door there, and some extra grout needed to be added to clean things up. The worst thing we found was that the screen on one of the windows didnt come out smoothly. No biggie, it will get fixed.
Im really excited, but mostly just thankful the whole deal is almost over. Now my only financial responsibility is to pay the mortgage and go back to school. No more worrying about the fed raising intrest rates or homes in Jacksonville continuing to increase in price. Im a bit of a Type A personality when it comes to finances
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Congrats! Hey, double check that toilet in the picture. The seat looks different color than the rest of fixture. I know different vendors sometimes, diff materials etc. may never match, but reason I question it, my builder from years ago - had put in a bone pedistal sink, with a white bowl - hard to see in different lighting, but we got them to swap it out cause it was in fact wrong. Sweet place. Good idea with the blue tape - our first house we used post-its but they would fall off we soon found. We are building now - very excited. Enjoy your new place!!
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I think its the lighting...the same lighting that makes the cabinets look better than they really are
CK: Go ahead and get excited. A similar post on another board got me excited about it a few years ago. If youre motivated enough nothing else matters. I used to go to car shows thinking : Shit! I want that. Now I think they can have the car and the payment. Ill keep my ugly Cruiser and buy a home instead.
CK: Go ahead and get excited. A similar post on another board got me excited about it a few years ago. If youre motivated enough nothing else matters. I used to go to car shows thinking : Shit! I want that. Now I think they can have the car and the payment. Ill keep my ugly Cruiser and buy a home instead.
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Originally Posted by Mike97 3.0P
What exactly does that mean? Because i think you just described me haha 
Type "A" behaviors include such traits as extreme ambition and competitiveness, impatience, time pressure and a high degree of propensity to anger and hostility. Drs. Meyer Friedman and R.H. Rosenman, pioneer researchers in this field, define a type "A" individual as a "person who is aggressively involved in a chronic, incessant struggle to achieve more and more in less and less time, and if required to do so, against the opposing efforts of other things or other persons."
The above definition highlights two traits of type A, the sense of time urgency and the need to prevail and control.
The other personality type, known as type B, denotes an individual who is more "relaxed" in his or her approach to life, somewhat opposite of type A.
One subgroup of type A people (the ones who are high on anger, hostility and cynicism) are more susceptible to heart disease than are type "B" people.
The above definition highlights two traits of type A, the sense of time urgency and the need to prevail and control.
The other personality type, known as type B, denotes an individual who is more "relaxed" in his or her approach to life, somewhat opposite of type A.
One subgroup of type A people (the ones who are high on anger, hostility and cynicism) are more susceptible to heart disease than are type "B" people.
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Originally Posted by SilviaGTO
and then this weekend we see how much stuff the magnum can actually hold!!!
Im moving in the small stuff Wed-Fri
Saturday we paint and install new lighting (I really couldnt stand what came stock)
Sunday we move in the large furniture and drink beer