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[msmemory_archive]

So we found this house.... it's pretty, it's very large, it's in move-in shape (though it could stand a few fiddly things like water-seal on the deck, and we would need to make sure the house inspector isn't seeing things we're missing). The catch is, it's in Framingham.

jducoeur posted in his journal that we are dithering. Unfortunately, it seems that most of the comments seem to be non-supportive of our moving out there. Waaaah!

I readily admit, we would already have earnest money on this house if it were closer in. No question, if it were in Waltham, or Watertown, we'd be all over it. (Though in Waltham, I think it would be in the upper 7s or low 8s in price.) Would our friends really not come to Framingham? Don't they already not visit us, and if so, does it matter if they still don't? We want to entertain - will we be refused?

More dither.

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[msmemory.livejournal.com]

This is at least a 10-year, if not a 25-year purchase for us. We feel that if the market dips it will rebound over time, and as long as we do not need to sell during the dip phase, we'll be fine.

We have considered, off and on, the possibility of selling now, renting, and buying later. However, we do not wish to move two or more times in the short term, and we do not wish to give any MORE money to the companies who store one's personal effects (we will close out those arrangements as we move this time).

[herooftheage.livejournal.com]

Hmm. If you were serious about renting now and buying later I'd seriously consider figuring out how the two of you could live here. While it looks impossible on the face of it, it could be done with A LOT of organization.

a) We have a pretty completely unused basement. I am pretty sure that could get turned into a video/audio/books library - it isn't damp at all. It has flooded once in the time I've been here - but everything up on shelves would be completely safe.

b) We have a garage with a lot of ill-used space in it. Heck, maybe someone else could keep the Carolingian Boat for a while.

c) Our porch area could be turned into much better usable space.

d) I already use Sue Hammond for a gardener and Davey Snyder for a personal assistant. Between the two of them, I think we could keep the house organized enough that everything would fit without assaulting us.

I admit it would take work, but it would be possible.

For the record, I'd come visit, wherever you end up. I think the only reason I haven't in the last few years is that you haven't asked.

[jducoeur]

For the record, I'd come visit, wherever you end up. I think the only reason I haven't in the last few years is that you haven't asked.

Thanks. Having a house that we're not ashamed of should do a lot to change that situation...

[corwyn-ap.livejournal.com]

Renting for more than a year and a half (or so) has tax implications. Check that out before deciding on renting.

A house that makes you happy is worth 10 that don't.