Susan in KY Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 We have been searching for land or a house in our area for years now. Every time we come upon something, there is always a reason not to go for it. The last two were deed restrictions and commute. I am just so tired of searching and searching and not finding. Someone tell me how to get over my checklist and just buy SOMETHING. Or maybe I should forget the idea altogether and be happy renting. *sigh* I am so frustrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 :grouphug:It is hard to find just the right place. We looked at a lot of places before we settled on one. And even then, the one we settled on wasn't our idea of perfect. However, 9 years later, we are happy with our spot. (Although, now I wish we could scoop the whole thing up & relocate it closer to our church!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 IMHO, it is better to keep renting than to buy and not be happy with your purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_midori Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 IMHO, it is better to keep renting than to buy and not be happy with your purchase. :iagree:especially now, when it is likely prices will plummet again within a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in KY Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 :iagree:especially now, when it is likely prices will plummet again within a few years. You know, I have always thought that they should go down, but in my area, they seem to be stable and even rising. It makes no sense given the number of foreclosures on the market, and so I came to the conclusion that something artificial is holding them up (low interest rates?) and that they are likely to stay that way. Do you really think they will plummet, and if so, how (given everything that's been done to keep them high)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Don't settle. You have certain criteria, and you shouldn't back down and settle for something that doesn't meet all of your requirements. It would be different if you had a strong reason for needing to move immediately, but in your case, you can wait it out and get what you really want. I know it's hard to keep looking at property that sounds like it will be perfect, but turns out not to be, though. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Housing prices never went down here either, but they are not rising as much as they were for a decade or so, which is a good thing. I would keep looking or take a break for the winter and pick up in the spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKidAcademy Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Do not settle! Oh please learn from my mistake - don't settle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in KY Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Would you be willing to elaborate, because settling is exactly what I am tempted to do.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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