[donovan]

Buy a house...

I was attempting to wait until I felt good enough to purchase after a few other things lined up and in the south. I am finding quite a few "smashing" (British Voice) deals in MD and while I dislike this state a lot these deals are decent for being up north in MD. I am from MD btw, anyways, what counties have the lowest property taxes and best roads to drive on?

For example, I think this is a great deal.

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/15...13991430_zpid/

[F1Venom]

California has some very nice drivers' roads.

[Nate4641]

As a MD resident, I cannot wait until I can buy a house in another state and not claim residency in MD anymore. Too many stupid issues with the state. PA might be a better choice.

[PSUSMU]

MD sucks. I bought in VA though, so it's not like I got my money's worth.
That's a decent home for $270k, but look where it is. I wouldn't want to live there. Also, it's priced higher than it's valuation in 2005-2006.

[donovan]

I have other options, but I mean I hate to have to drive from another state into MD to work.

Cant make up my damn mind.

[infinitekidM2C]

man your money goes far there...i'd love to show u what that will buy in So Cal...anyways good luck and take your time (but not too long...mortgage rates will rise)

[MisterSkiMask]

Originally Posted by infinitekid2002

man your money goes far there...i'd love to show u what that will buy in So Cal...anyways good luck and take your time (but not too long...mortgage rates will rise)

Or Nor-Cal, Look at this nonsense in my neighborhood, there was a bidding war.

[infinitekidM2C]

Originally Posted by MisterSkiMask

Or Nor-Cal, Look at this nonsense in my neighborhood, there was a bidding war.

hahah.seller is laughing all the way to the bank...no inventory is what i've been told

[MisterSkiMask]

Originally Posted by infinitekid2002

hahah.seller is laughing all the way to the bank...no inventory is what i've been told

Yes, very low inventory, and very desirable public schools. This is the cheapest neighborhood to get you into those schools.

[amanda hor$t]

if you can afford it, the ONLY reason not to buy a house is if you're going to move

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by MisterSkiMask

Or Nor-Cal, Look at this nonsense in my neighborhood, there was a bidding war.

Yeah home prices in Norcal are crazy. I mean Milpitas is at least $800k, Anywhere close to Saratoga is $1 mil and up. Everywhere else is at least $500-600k. You can get a house in an ok area but it'd cost at least $400k. Crazy. I've also been told that demand is high and supply is very low. Perhaps it's a good time to sell if you have other homes.

[MadDog]

Originally Posted by MisterSkiMask

Or Nor-Cal, Look at this nonsense in my neighborhood, there was a bidding war.

That's nothing. This house was listed for $1,065,000 and SOLD for $1,500,000:

Zillow

[MisterSkiMask]

Originally Posted by MadDog

That's nothing. This house was listed for $1,065,000 and SOLD for $1,500,000:

Zillow

Goofy shit

[donovan]

Appreciate it gents.

[PSUSMU]

Originally Posted by MadDog

That's nothing. This house was listed for $1,065,000 and SOLD for $1,500,000:

Zillow

I bid the asking price with 30% down on some townhomes in NoVA and didn't win, but that's silly lol

[donovan]

So what I have learned so far is HOA/rules/talk to neighbors/property tax/local laws

[donovan]

still 50 50, pending housing markets

[bumere90]

beautiful houseeee
buy it

[donovan]

Made a determination that elkton is ffarrrr from work.

[PSUSMU]

Originally Posted by donovan

Made a determination that elkton is ffarrrr from work.

One of my rules to buying was to not base it on where you currently work, but rather where you want to live. I bought as close to DC as I could comfortably afford, while still being in a great commuter location, regardless of where my next job is.

[donovan]

Well, wtf, I want nothing to do with the north past VA. LOL. I want to buy a house in those three states listed. I would like to buy up here and possibly if I leave the state go elsewhere and rent it out of course.