Comments on: The Friday gathering – House updates edition

By: AndyS

AndyS — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 04:28:42 +0000

Thanks and good luck on the house hunting! Some others great links included which I check out as well.

With the current housing crisis, your dream home may come back into your price range. Keep it on your radar. I would hold off buying for at least 6-8 months if possible.

By: Charles Woodall

Charles Woodall — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 02:28:04 +0000

A local Nissan dealership in our area is running an ad that states if you buy a SUV or truck, you get a Nissan Sentry at no additional cost. Might be something you could check out in your area.

Enjoy your blog a lot!

By: Janette Toral

Janette Toral — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:04:56 +0000

Finding the right house can be a tedious process but I guess it is best to take time until you get the one you really like.

Congratulations also for your recent winning at My Investing Blog!

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:45:07 +0000

Take your time on the house. In the grand scheme of things, there is no rush to move, and your patience will likely reward you with a better situation than you originally imagined.

Thanks for the mention.

By: NH Mom of 3

NH Mom of 3 — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:18:22 +0000

Good luck with the continued house hunt! Our first home really came to our attention by accident and was a real steal. Our new house (purchased in May 08) was a great fit for our family’s needs and is working out well. I am sure you will find something when you least expect it.

I have more reading to get to from your links! Thanks for the good round up.

And congrats on your MIB winnings. What will you be doing with yours? I should be good and snowflake, but kids are really in need of school clothes — our middle guy starts K and princess is a 3rd grade fashionista. Yikes. And the little guy isn’t in school, but feet have grown another size and he needs new sneaks. That $150 is so spent.

By: Megan

Megan — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:10:36 +0000

I have lived in the Asheville area all my life, but attended college an hour west at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. The mountains around the Sylva/Cullowhee area are beautiful, and much less commercial than the Asheville area. Consider visiting the Nantahala Outdoor Center for tubing and whitewater sports, or the “Unto These Hills” outdoor drama in Cherokee. The Oconaluftee Indian Village and the Qualla Boundary Arts & Crafts are also areas I can vouch for!

By: hank

hank — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:27:21 +0000

Yea, the house hunt will happen when it happens. I remember I got in my house on our 7th try. No kidding! It took us a handful of bids that never panned out and eventually ended up buying this place by bidding on it before it was even built! No qualms though, I love the house!

Congrats on the contest too! You should be receiving your cold hard cash soon enough!

By: Gina

Gina — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:34:22 +0000

Glbl guy I agree with the others … when God says it is right things will flow like clockwork. In 2004, we searched for 8 months, then BAM! An atty friend called one Friday morning with a lead on a house that was bank owned. The bank had dropped the price $25k. We looked at it that afternoon, the price fit EXACTLY in our best case mortgage scenerio and we were in the house 3 wks later. It happened soo fast! It will happen for you and your family. Keep praying for God to send a sign when the time is right.

Now for the SUV issue. Dave Ramsey likes to break things down mathematically. Can you break down the cost of 2 cars vs the cost of the SUV? 2 cars – count # of tanks of gas, # of gallons at $4/gallon (the price in the mtns) times 2 for the cars. Do the same for the SUV including the cost of rental. Personally, I vote for the 2 cars – one main reason is if someone needs to run a quick errand the rest of the family will not be w/o transportation.

I agree with Frugal Dad (we are all thinking & praying for you FD). Asheville, Boone and Grand Father Mountain areas (western NC) are our favorite! And the kids could go to college at Appalation State University and ski in Boone. My husband went to school there and we have many memories of that area – lots of hiking, lots of skiing, oh and the school was great too.

By: Frugal Dad

Frugal Dad — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:50:25 +0000

Thanks for keeping my family in your thoughts and prayers, and asking your readers for same. Were taking it one day at a time for now, and will be glad when all this is behind us.

I can’t remember if you said what major cities were close to your folks, but I’ve always loved the Asheville area myself…well, really the areas surrounding Asheville (some parts a little too commercial for my taste).

I’ve been living vicariously through you on this house journey as we’ve always had a desire to move north and find some hilly country with a slower pace. Sorry things are not working out up to this point, but as you know, things happen for a reason and when the time/property is right, it will all fall into place. Thanks for keeping us readers up to date during the process.

By: Mrs. Micah

Mrs. Micah — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:47:13 +0000

Thanks for mentioning the giveaway! And good luck with your house hunting. :-/