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Re: Audioholics Algonquin Review (from July)
pmbuko #234331 12/11/08 10:56 PM
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Yeah... but it still would be nice to own a home and know that if you decide to move you can get that hard earned money you have spent on all those mortage payments back (or at least some of it)...


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Re: Audioholics Algonquin Review (from July)
Ken.C #234334 12/11/08 11:19 PM
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 Originally Posted By: kcarlile
Jay, I wish $6000 was a substantial part of a downpayment on a house. That would make life a lot easier.
It just depends on how much you need, but to me 6000 is a substantial start. 11 years ago we only put $17000 down a $140,000 house. I know now you need much more but $6000 is still alot of money that could go towards it.


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Re: Audioholics Algonquin Review (from July)
jakewash #234335 12/11/08 11:23 PM
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*cries*

No, $6K would be a good portion of it, but these days, it seems wise to put down 20%. Which on a $200K home (don't count on finding on in the SF Bay Area) is $40K. Yerk.

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Re: Audioholics Algonquin Review (from July)
Ken.C #234337 12/11/08 11:29 PM
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$200K can go a long way in Tulsa OK!... Ever thought about moving?

Some Tulsa Homes (note: click on featured homes) This is actaully a pretty poor selection of what is available but you get the idea!


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Re: Audioholics Algonquin Review (from July)
terzaghi #234358 12/12/08 03:07 AM
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 Originally Posted By: terzaghi
Yeah.... tell me about it. I have saved quite a bit but still don't feel like it is anywhere near enough. but then again as long as I keep renting I am throwing away my money!


Not to mention the even more important factor - you have to actually be a little considerate of your neighbors in an apartment which decreases the enjoyment you can get out of your Axioms. (just trying to provide some happy justification for you to delay your speaker gratification) \:\) The sooner you move into a house, the sooner you will really (really) NEED a new amp, a bigger sub, etc. etc. ;\)


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Re: Audioholics Algonquin Review (from July)
Ken.C #234389 12/12/08 06:28 AM
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is $40K. Yerk.

Tell me about it! A $200k house is a possibility here, but $40k on one income while supporting your kids. ouch!! I can only hope that house prices come down a little around here (have not done that much in Canada...yet).


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Re: Audioholics Algonquin Review (from July)
terzaghi #234393 12/12/08 06:32 AM
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I knew someone would ruin my dream... Thanks CV!


I had to. \:D

Re: Audioholics Algonquin Review (from July)
Ken.C #234410 12/12/08 10:11 AM
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 Originally Posted By: kcarlile
*cries*

No, $6K would be a good portion of it, but these days, it seems wise to put down 20%. Which on a $200K home (don't count on finding on in the SF Bay Area) is $40K. Yerk.
I know of the painfull reality of the San Fran area, my sister is in Foster City.

30 - 40k was what I had in mind 11years ago, then I realized we could easily afford the payments on a house with much less down and I am very glad we did, as that was the start of the boom in Calgary. Our house is now worth about 390K, and still slowly dropping due to the economy, last summer it was worth about 425K \:\( , still a good investment.


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Re: Audioholics Algonquin Review (from July)
myrison #234432 12/12/08 04:41 PM
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Myrison- I rent a 3 bedroom home... no attached neighbors to deal with here!


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Re: Audioholics Algonquin Review (from July)
terzaghi #234434 12/12/08 04:59 PM
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Oh darn, that whole justification is out the window!


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