tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861480907374191047.post3159314203318288692..comments2023-10-09T10:26:40.356-04:00Comments on Healthy, Curvy, & Confident: To buy or not to buy. . .stephanie hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12418274927992572431noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861480907374191047.post-70341997056837187682009-01-28T20:07:00.000-05:002009-01-28T20:07:00.000-05:00You have a great point. Why is it so hard to be a ...You have a great point. Why is it so hard to be a grown up sometimes?!?!??! LOLstephanie hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12418274927992572431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861480907374191047.post-49689995623173969362009-01-27T16:20:00.000-05:002009-01-27T16:20:00.000-05:00a few thoughts from me. i would say no on the curr...a few thoughts from me. i would say no on the current home/remodel. and i'll tell you why. =) <BR/><BR/>the economy being in the sad state to me is also a blessing in disguise. we are currently in the process of looking to buy a home that will fit our family. mine was purchased as a single person with pets. it doesn't accomodate the family too well.<BR/><BR/>my husband is going to be the first time home buyer which has advantages of different programs, he is currently looking into VA as he is a veteran and also USDA as we are wanting some space. his credit score is not perfect, in fact he has worked very hard to increase it. and his hard work paid off. yesterday he was pre-approved for a reasonable amount. so with that in hand- it opens up new and exciting possibilities.<BR/><BR/>prior to that we thought that we would be more limited. remembering that i was the breadwinner, and now i am not able to work. hence becoming the one income family. our original thoughts were to some how add on to the house we are in now. but you are right, it amounts to A LOT of work. and it's pricey.<BR/><BR/>most of all tho, you and jeff have dreamed of having your own home for a long time. and my personal thought is that you would really be able to appreciate a home that you have been able to "hand pick". that's not to say you wouldn't appreciate the hard work done to upgrade the current home. <BR/><BR/>but all in all...i still vote for looking around to see what is out there. and talking with a bank/mortgage broker to see where you stand there. back to the economy...i keep hearing how it's near impossible to obtain a mortgage, car, etc. loan. and i disagree. the way to improve the economy is to stimulate the economy. yesterday my thoughts on that were confirmed.<BR/><BR/>and just as my husband was so very pleasantly surprised yesterday...you and jeff may also find yourself in that same spot. you owe it to yourself to check it out. and i have a good feeling that you will someday soon be able to move into a home you adore.<BR/><BR/>please keep us updated and good luck!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09342009516840251489noreply@blogger.com