Comments on: reflection on homeownership http://sistahant.blogsome.com/2008/03/31/reflection/ This sistah is trying to be an ant, not a grasshopper, by increasing net worth working the smart way. Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:25:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.1-alpha by: ms. m&p http://sistahant.blogsome.com/2008/03/31/reflection/#comment-674 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:35:18 +0100 http://sistahant.blogsome.com/2008/03/31/reflection/#comment-674 Have you looked at Laughing at Gilded Butterflies blog? She just had a similar discussion posted and there were some interesting comments. They were more focused on the investment of a home rather than the debt, but it's related. It's a huge topic that I can't do justice this late at night, but I'm interested to hear what you conclude! <strong>I took a look at it and I pretty much agree with LGB. A primary residence is a place to live. Whatever equity value a house has, it only comes to fruition if you sell it and move. It's an investment in having a place to live, but that's as far as I see that going...</strong> Have you looked at Laughing at Gilded Butterflies blog? She just had a similar discussion posted and there were some interesting comments. They were more focused on the investment of a home rather than the debt, but it’s related.

It’s a huge topic that I can’t do justice this late at night, but I’m interested to hear what you conclude!

I took a look at it and I pretty much agree with LGB. A primary residence is a place to live. Whatever equity value a house has, it only comes to fruition if you sell it and move. It’s an investment in having a place to live, but that’s as far as I see that going…

]]> by: It's No Joke, I'm So Broke http://sistahant.blogsome.com/2008/03/31/reflection/#comment-673 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:51:43 +0100 http://sistahant.blogsome.com/2008/03/31/reflection/#comment-673 I am a young homeowner (24) and I already love it. I know that I will be in my home (if all goes well) for at least another 6 or 7 years (hopefully more). I can not say that it has been easy but knowing that it is mine when I accidentally make a hole in the wall or being able to do projects or just drive up to my house is so gratifying... And I have to comment on the grammar of the 2nd poster. BUYED, lord. I worked with my students today on past tense verbs and that just looks like a word they would write or say. Thanks for keeping us up-to-date, I love your blog!! <strong>I deleted the second post b/c it looked very much like spam. It was a mess! Anyway, thanks for loving my blog! *I feel warm and fuzzy now*</strong> I am a young homeowner (24) and I already love it. I know that I will be in my home (if all goes well) for at least another 6 or 7 years (hopefully more). I can not say that it has been easy but knowing that it is mine when I accidentally make a hole in the wall or being able to do projects or just drive up to my house is so gratifying…

And I have to comment on the grammar of the 2nd poster. BUYED, lord. I worked with my students today on past tense verbs and that just looks like a word they would write or say.

Thanks for keeping us up-to-date, I love your blog!!

I deleted the second post b/c it looked very much like spam. It was a mess! Anyway, thanks for loving my blog! *I feel warm and fuzzy now*

]]> by: Moneymonk http://sistahant.blogsome.com/2008/03/31/reflection/#comment-671 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:05:01 +0100 http://sistahant.blogsome.com/2008/03/31/reflection/#comment-671 I say d a 15 year mortgage, that way you won't be enslaved too long. I say d a 15 year mortgage, that way you won’t be enslaved too long.

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