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btrflygrl
Counting My Blessings
Member since 7/03 11106 total posts
Wedding Date:
3/6/2004 11:30 AM
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Timber Point Country Club
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ADVICE PLEASE...renting in complex vs a house rental
any pros, cons, opinions
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Posted 7/30/04 11:49 AM 
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divabride
Being Bridezilla aint so bad!
Member since 12/03 7026 total posts
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10/9/2005 3:00 PM
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Re: ADVICE PLEASE...renting in complex vs a house rental
I rent the top floor of a house. My only concern is that God forbid she ever decide to sell her house!!!
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Posted 7/30/04 11:51 AM
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Kriss2c
Don't pet the sweaty things!!
Member since 1/04 4830 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/18/2004 11:00 AM
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Re: ADVICE PLEASE...renting in complex vs a house rental
I prefered renting in a complex as to a private home. One because the complex had its own amentities, i.e., pool, gym, that you didn't have to maintain and some of your utilities are included.
A private house, usually you need to maintain the yard, etc. If the landlord has a service that does it, then you can bet that those costs are included in your rent. However, since you have a pooch, you might prefer the house for the extra room.
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Posted 7/30/04 11:54 AM
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btrflygrl
Counting My Blessings
Member since 7/03 11106 total posts
Wedding Date:
3/6/2004 11:30 AM
Wed. Location:
Timber Point Country Club
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Re: ADVICE PLEASE...renting in complex vs a house rental
the apt. is about 1280 sq ft.....it looks big from the floor plan
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Posted 7/30/04 11:59 AM
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tracyg
It's A Sickness!
Member since 1/03 5130 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/9/2004 12:00 PM
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Re: ADVICE PLEASE...renting in complex vs a house rental
i would go with the complex if it has the amenities stated above (pool, washer/dryer, central air, etc).
plus i'm against paying for other people mortage!!!
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Posted 7/30/04 12:13 PM
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divabride
Being Bridezilla aint so bad!
Member since 12/03 7026 total posts
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10/9/2005 3:00 PM
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Re: ADVICE PLEASE...renting in complex vs a house rental
That really all depends. All utilities are paid for as well as landscaping and stuff. She even lets us use her pool and gave us our own driveway. They only advice I can giVe you is to go with your gut feeling. You'll make the right decision!!
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Posted 7/30/04 12:21 PM
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julz33
Board Princess
Member since 8/03 11524 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/24/2004 6:30 PM
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Huntington Townhouse
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Re: ADVICE PLEASE...renting in complex vs a house rental
We're renting in someones house. It is actually cheaper than a complex around here that accepts pets. Another plus is that we are looking for a house and hope to buy one this winter. In the house apartemtns we don't have to sign a 1 year lease while in the complex we would have to sign a 1 year lease, unless we wanted to pay much higher rent.
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Posted 7/30/04 12:30 PM
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sophie78
It's An Obsession
Member since 4/03 3421 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/18/2004 12:00 AM
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Re: ADVICE PLEASE...renting in complex vs a house rental
more privacy in a house
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Posted 7/30/04 6:35 PM
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Summer05
We're Married!!!!
Member since 5/04 3789 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/21/2005 12:00 AM
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Watermill
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Re: ADVICE PLEASE...renting in complex vs a house rental
We are renting a house. I really like the privacy and that I dont have to listen to anyone else above or below me. We have tons of storage (basement, attic, and a 1 car garage) We do have to mow our own lawn, but I dont really mind. The landlord could care less what we do here. We painted, planted some flowers and bushes, and a mini garden.
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Posted 7/30/04 10:04 PM
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lvdolphins
Robbie Says "HI"
Member since 4/04 3578 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/24/1999 3:30 PM
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Watermill A+++++
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Re: ADVICE PLEASE...renting in complex vs a house rental
Posted by julz33
We're renting in someones house. It is actually cheaper than a complex around here that accepts pets. Another plus is that we are looking for a house and hope to buy one this winter. In the house apartemtns we don't have to sign a 1 year lease while in the complex we would have to sign a 1 year lease, unless we wanted to pay much higher rent.
I am also renting in a house. The first 2 years I was married, I lived in a complex and I am now paying LESS and saved MORE in a house. As a matter of fact, we are in process of getting a house..Finally!!.
Go with your "gut"..I do kick myself cuz I didnt want to live in a "house apt" when I got married, I wanted to be on my own..my own place. Now, when I think of the $$ I couldve saved I just
but everything happens for a reason!!
Good Luck to you!!
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Posted 7/31/04 9:13 AM
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sweetadeline
The life aquatic
Member since 1/04 2382 total posts
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5/28/2004 5:00 PM
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Re: ADVICE PLEASE...renting in complex vs a house rental
I live in a townhouse and apartment complex (my unit is a townhouse.) At first, I was reluctant to move here, because I thought people would be around all the time, in "my" space, et cetera. And there is some element of that (see my recent post about my annoying neighbors) but DH and I live in an end unit, which makes a big difference. There's also a pool, and there's someone to do the mowing and snow shoveling -- those things are definitely pluses! We have a patio where I can keep my plants.
I have also rented half of a house. The landlord was more intrusive in this situation (I wasn't allowed to have any pets, I wasn't allowed to have a large garden, et cetera.) Also, I was responsible for the lawn, the snow, and all of the utilities, including garbage pickup. It was nice to have half of a house to ourselves, though.
Still, I would love to OWN a house someday!
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Posted 7/31/04 9:18 AM
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nov2004bride
I am two!!!!!!
Member since 8/03 4659 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/5/2004 3:00 PM
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Flowerfield
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Re: ADVICE PLEASE...renting in complex vs a house rental
We rent an entire house and love it!!!! We pay utilities yes but it is so cheap. $40 for electric, $10 for water, and then your cable bill (which in a complex you would pay anyway). We also have a huge basement and attic. Our landlord takes care of our property (which is huge). I love it because you don't have to worry about the other tenants. We just pull up in the driveway and we are home. I also lived in a sort of complex and hated it. You always had to be quiet and I felt too restricted. To each is own
We also have our own washer/dryer
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