Advantages of a Single Family House versus Condo as starter home
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Date: January 27th, 2012 10:55 AM Author: flickering ratface
Since interest rates are so low and prices seems to be remaining low, I am thinking of buying a house this year. I refuse to commute more than 20 minutes so I wont live in the valley or the southbay where home are more affordable.
First of all, is the idea of home ownership just American striver flame? Are there so many better things to do with my money?
If I should buy a house, is there a good reason to buy a detached single family home? I would have to get a smaller house, 2 bedroom, 2 bath for $500-600K if I want one within easy driving distance of my office. Condos near by go from $350,000-$500,000 but you pay association fees (I would not pay more than $500 a month for that).
You definitely get more square footage per $ in a condo, unless you count the yard which in LA proper is generally small and shitty. My boss is really pushing me to get the house instead of condo for investment and independence reasons. Thoughts?
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Date: January 27th, 2012 11:01 AM Author: pale area messiness
I just do not see the appeal of a condo. The association fees are a real kick in the balls, and there seems to be very little benefit vs. renting.
There is real psychic value to owning a stand alone house. That might sound silly if you've never owned one, but it's true. Admittedly I've never owned a condo, but I have a hard time believing you get the same kind of happiness out of owning a condo that you do from a house.
Also, if owning a house is questionable investment decision, I would think that a condo would be even worse unless, perhaps, if you are in some ultra exclusive and desirable building in MFH or something.
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Date: January 27th, 2012 11:04 AM Author: flickering ratface
I guess the question is whether you will see the same appreciation in the future of a condo versus a SFD. I dont mind having neighbors and I think it would be nice having a pool and gym in the building if they have it.
The questions is whether rent is actually throwing away money, or whether putting $120,000 into a down payment is throwing away money.
I do fine in a 850 sq ft 1 bedroom apartment, but for some reason I think a 1,200 sq foot single family house is small and shitty.
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Date: January 27th, 2012 11:12 AM Author: flickering ratface
Condos dont appreciate as fast, but they are still investments. People are paying for them.
Maybe its coming from MFH but I always though no one wants to OWN a studio or one bedroom but a 2 bedroom 2 bath condo (which is what I would get) is a great starter home.
Trying to justify spending almost all my cash on a down payment and then $1000 more per month for a mortgage/fees/taxes so I can live in a bigger nicer place by myself is not that attractive, especially since my rent is low and controlled.
Maybe I should wait till I am married and buy a house, but the current interest rates and prices are attractive.
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Date: January 27th, 2012 11:20 AM Author: pale area messiness
If you like your current place and the rent is low, then I'd think about staying. There's nothing pushing you to buy. Interest rates aren't going anywhere for at least a couple years, and it's not like there's about to be some huge explosion in housing prices that is going to price you out of the market. Honestly, if you are happy and just thinking about buying for the sake of buying, stay where it's cheap and you're happy, keep saving money, and buy later... unless you find a screaming deal on something.
You're in a great position to drive a bargain. You've got some cash, presumably good credit, and you don't need to sell to buy. I think in this market you have to make your money when you buy, not sell, so maybe look passively, and if you find something you like low ball the shit out of it. If it works, great... if not, carry on.
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Date: January 27th, 2012 11:43 AM Author: Arousing crackhouse love of her life
Idk man, I would need to at least make counsel. I'm 2006 grad, if i don't get counsel I have about 5-6 years left, then I'd need to lateral to shitlaw. $200k down payment, mortgage is $4-5k? Plus upkeep, fixing it up, etc, and I still owe alimony.
Gf is from the south, she is open to Florida at some point, that's probably
My goal.
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Date: January 27th, 2012 12:02 PM Author: Odious Mint Trailer Park Prole
it's relatively cheaper to rent than to own in LA right now. keep renting, man. buying is only worth it if the own:rent index drops below 15, and if you plan on staying in the place for half a decade or more.
http://explore.trulia.com/datavis/rentvsbuy/Q2-2011/
the condo vs house thing depends mostly on personal preferences. condos have association fees, but houses require tons of maintenance, utilities, upkeep, etc as well. fuck mowing a lawn and paying $10k for a new roof man.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1859346&forum_id=2#19847131)
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Date: January 27th, 2012 12:04 PM Author: zippy adventurous depressive
I just closed on a house on a big lot in a great town a few weeks ago. It's fucking awesome. I blew out a speaker playing AC/DC on Saturday afternoon.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1859346&forum_id=2#19847146)
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