I just closed outside ATL...$172K (pics inside)

[rainandpain]

255,000

250,000

500,000

LOL come to ny with your 200k and be happy to live in a cardboard box

 

[buck_ya_bitch]

LOL come to ny with your 200k and be happy to live in a cardboard box

you are right about that
in new york city
all 200,000 gets you is a condo in the bronx!!!!

we ain't even talking about manhattan.......

but in other news...

http://nyc.gov/html/dep/html/drinking_water/maplevels_wide.shtml

we got plenty of water...

New York City
Water Supply System Reservoirs
October 26, 2007

Total Storage (% of Capacity)
Current: 68.2
Normal: 70.0



Consumption (billion gallons)
10/25/07 1.08

Average Precipitation (inches)
Actual Historical
August: 3.14 3.98
September: 3.33 4.15
October: 3.53 3.78

only 1.8 percent below normal capacity.....

tomorrow I think I will open a fire hydrant and wash my car..

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Big ups on the home purchase, fam'. Congratulations. I look to be a homeowner myself one day (sometime next decade).

 

[Mickey Spillane]

On the real why is ATL so reasonable. Notice I didnt say cheap. The traffic and influx of New Yawkers turns me off, but wow, I mind living like that. Philly is disgusting, I just landed a job with a big HMO so I cant bounce just yet

 

[Mickey Spillane]

Big ups on the home purchase, fam'. Congratulations. I look to be a homeowner myself one day (sometime next decade).

no diss but kats from NY or one of those ridiculously squeezing the middle class out cities think like that...unless you're 16 or something.

 

[GT2BK007]

go eat a dick you fucking anteman

Jesus Christ. A Guyanese eh???

 

[habib]

nice, but they should of used granite for the bahroom vanity. that shit would look tight

 

[Anothermind]

Just checked Mosaic. They want 274k for 2000sq ft. However they will pay all closing cost, six months of your first payments, one year hoa and install a 50 inch plasma. I am considering buying one if they will come down by 15k and still give me all those incentives. Do you think they will budge?

Damn that's even more in incentives than they were trying to give us. I would try the hell out of them. From what I understand about the real estate market, august-october is their slowest selling period. Not only that, but the way the market is, they SHOULD be trying to sell off as many units to whoever is qualified as quickly as possible. Shit isn't supposed to pick up until late '08-early '09.

The more time those units sit on the lot unsold, the more money they have to spend on interest on the loans the builder took out to pay for materials, labor, land, taxes, etc. If you have a decent downpayment, they will probably be more lenient, but either way try it. Also, if they're really offering all that, they obviously are having a harder time now selling so yeah, come in low and work from there.

 

[e-disco]

nice house...congratulations are in order.

 

[bro-man]

The medium income in america for a family of 4 is like

$48,000

what are the odds that so many people on one message board
are making above that.............

[flash]http://www.youtube.com/v/CMU2NwaaXEA[/flash]

U need to change your circle if that sounds strange to you.
48k is not a lot of money..

I don't think I even know any single people who make less than 50K. Definitely don't know any families of four..

 

[bham_brotha]

The medium income in america for a family of 4 is like

$48,000

what are the odds that so many people on one message board
are making above that.............

[flash]http://www.youtube.com/v/CMU2NwaaXEA[/flash]

Its pretty easy actually...especially with a degree in the right field. I made around that range fresh out of college with no experience.

 

[afroyale]

The medium income in america for a family of 4 is like

$48,000

what are the odds that so many people on one message board
are making above that.............

Good question.

Niccas talking like $300k grows on trees. They RENT money from a bank to buy a house and think they're "moving on up".

 

[jagu]

Damn that's even more in incentives than they were trying to give us. I would try the hell out of them. From what I understand about the real estate market, august-october is their slowest selling period. Not only that, but the way the market is, they SHOULD be trying to sell off as many units to whoever is qualified as quickly as possible. Shit isn't supposed to pick up until late '08-early '09.

The more time those units sit on the lot unsold, the more money they have to spend on interest on the loans the builder took out to pay for materials, labor, land, taxes, etc. If you have a decent downpayment, they will probably be more lenient, but either way try it. Also, if they're really offering all that, they obviously are having a harder time now selling so yeah, come in low and work from there.

Thanks, qualifying won't be a problem. They are really giving all those incentives and I am getting 7k worth of upgrades for free. I will hold out for 10-15k off. I will show her my qualification letter and give her my offer, if they refuse, I will give her my card and tell her to call me when they wake up I did that form my present house in 03 when there was a housing boom and it worked.

 

[bhunt]

The medium income in america for a family of 4 is like

$48,000

what are the odds that so many people on one message board
are making above that.............

Well if you haven't noticed(which is hard to these days)BGOL has a lotta cats who are pretty intelligent and who can possibly hold down a job that pays more than 48K. We have had a influx of idiots on the board(you know who they are) who make make your claim more beliveable, but I do think for the most part this board is filled with cats who make a good living.

 

[Darrkman]

I have been going thru the same thing. Where would I relocate my states spot to? Basically everywhere I look into mainland US comes up bleak. I would say that Houston seems more appealing than Dallas but I just can't see living in Texas. I really don't like Atlanta plus its landlocked. I have checked out N.C. all over but its too country and/or corporately homoginized for me. I just couldn't live there. No way. Definitely looked into South Florida and the climate is definitely right for me but it seems I really should have moved there 10 years ago. I also strongly suspect the majority of the state will be underwater pretty soon. So I decided that if I choose to keep a states crib it will just be in St. Thomas. 20 minute plane ride from home, still in the Caribbean but I can get my art supplies fed exed in 2 days time with no duties and can call to the mainland for free. I can get a super nice 2 bedroom condo with a pool(actually a few) and a wharf and views of Tortola and Jost van Dyke on a hill right above the sea for $165 k. Works for me.

I got family that lives in St. Thomas. Its expensive as hell to live there. You have to understand that you have to import EVERYTHING. Gallon of milk....$5. Its the cost of food that is killer:

Grocery List - Food Cost

Grocery list and prices are for reference only. Prices shown below are from one store, however various stores exist on each island therefore prices may vary from those listed. Water Island has a small convenience store only; residents shop primarily on St. Thomas.
Grocery List for St. Thomas, USVI
Gala Apples 1.89/lb
D'anjou Pears 1.79/lb
Banana .69/lb
Fresh Navel Oranges 2 for 1.69
Baking Potatoes 6.49/10lbs
Onions 2.59/3lbs
Cucumber 1.09/lb
Iceberg Lettuce 1.29 each
Green Peppers 1.99/lb
Country Crock Veg. Spread 5 lb 4.99
Kraft 16 slices American Cheese 3.99
Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice 1 gal 6.49
Milk 1 gal 5.49
Soymilk 1 quart 2.99
Kellogg's Rice Krispies 34 oz 9.59
Eggs 1 dozen 2.29
Oscar Mayer Turkey Sandwich Meat 6 oz 3.99
Tropicana Orange Juice 96fl oz 6.79
Holsum Club Bread 24 oz 2.19
CH Bran & Honey Bread 20 oz 2.55
Apple Jelly 12 oz 2.29
Jiff 18 oz 3.69
Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix 32 oz 2.09
Hellmans Mayonnaise 8 oz 1.59
Hunts Ketchup 24 oz 2.09
Zucchini Can 14.5 oz can 1.59
Corn 15.25 oz can 1.39
Ronzoni Ziti 1 lb 1.89
Uncle Bens Rice 2.2 lb 2.59
Prego Traditional 14 oz 2.29
Ritz Crackers 1 lb 4.99
Tyson Chicken Wings 10 lb 18.99
Shoulder Picnic Sliced 1.69/lb
Pork Spare Ribs 2.48/lb
Rib Roast 3.89/lb
Ground Chuck 3.99/lb
Turkey Wings 1.69/lb
Beef Loin Steak 10.49/lb
Veal 14.99/lb
Boneless Stew Meat 3.38/lb
Charmin Regular 24 ct 7.99
Bounty Paper Towel 15 ct 13.99
Joy 16fl oz 1.59
Clorox 1 gal 2.99
Whiskas 5.5 oz .69
Friskies 3.15 lb 3.99
Beneful 8 lbs 7.69
Alpo w/ beef 13.2 oz .99
Huggies (4) 150 ct 39.99
Gerber Juice 4fl oz .22
Gerber Chicken/Vege Babyfood 4fl oz .99
Enfamil 12.9 oz 20.49

Note: The St. Thomas grocery list/cost was updated May 2007.

http://www.vimovingcenter.com/cost_of_living/

 

[SILVERCOWBOY321]

The medium income in america for a family of 4 is like

$48,000

what are the odds that so many people on one message board
are making above that.............

Umm thats maybe for the WHOLE country but for a family of four on the East Coast trust me that ain't accurate. We do about that PER PERSON.



Damn bruh you just revealed your cards and you lookin like you coming up short

 

[56k]

Congrats you got a good deal

 

[DjMorpheus]

This the same cat that made the post about the $625.00 boots?

 

[blaQue Ice]

 

[bigirl]

I got family that lives in St. Thomas. Its expensive as hell to live there. You have to understand that you have to import EVERYTHING. Gallon of milk....$5. Its the cost of food that is killer:



http://www.vimovingcenter.com/cost_of_living/

I am from St Maarten. St Thomas is not as expensive as St Maarten. Also I don't eat those things on your list. Food is cheap for me. First of all I fish. Different to that I eat local food. Ground provisions and fruits and such. Rice and peas, cornmeal, johnnycakes. I don't drink milk. LOL americans make me laugh coming to the islands and wanting all their american things and then complaining how expensive it is I always tell them if they would eat cornmeal or guinea corn porridge like we do instead of their $6 a box american corn flakes they would be alright. But no they would rather keep doing the same thing and complaining

 

[toddp]

Nice crib...What part is that in??? Is it a new home?

 

[dadamaja]

nice crib homie, congrats

 

[Intellectual]

Damn, thats hot. Congrats bruh!

 

[afroyale]

Call me a hater, but ...

Home Prices Tumble, Consumers Shaken:
http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily...83.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index_investing
​

Your dumbass should have waited and saved for 2 more years.

I am gonna be sifting through REAL bargains soon.... hehehe.

 

[frankrizzo1980]

Nice Crib Homie

 

[jblaque]

Okay, I going to expose your lying non dentist ass.
First , you claim that you have not moved in yet. This looks like a lived in house. There are drapes left by the former owners. It appears you got this picture from realtors.com.

Second, that fact that you said there are upgrades suggest that you got it from a builder as a new construction. Well, look at the drive way and there is apparent proof of wear and tear and oil stains from the cars of the former owner.

CO-SIZZLE MY NIZZLE!

 

[illdog]

nice joint. I heard aTL traffic aint worth it though.

It's all relative...Take all that to the 405 and holla back...

 

[rachel79]

I did a search on new home purchases and this one had a lot of replies, so it may help the guy who's asking all the questions about purchasing on the main board right now. Also, look at the business forum. Good luck.

 

[gameboy]

i know where that is,,, i'm vandalizing your shit before you move in

 

[TruDat]

congrats and welcome to the life of homeownership

 

[kwazdog]

 

[powermoves]

tight work!!!

 

[BlackWolverine06]

congrats

 

[Bushmon]

Live your dreams bro. Congrats!!!!

 

[O.Red]

Props 2 u bro...Thats a nice joint. Here in Maryland you cant buy a hole in the ground for less than 250/300K