I'm also standing in Allyson's corner. I'd love to own a home, but I would never consider it while I still have debt and I know I can't afford anything here on my own anyway. So, while I really sympathize with people that were flat-out defrauded, it bugs that somehow I'm supposed to feel sorry for people that bought something they couldn't afford.
Also, dropping market rates do not cause foreclosures. If you bought a house to live in long-term, and can still afford the payments, a temporary downturn shouldn't affect you.
I wish I was in a position to buy something, since I'm definitely noticing more houses up for sale on my walks, even in Forest Hills, which usually doesn't have any. Of course, this has no real meaning for me since the cheapest one I saw was 1.4 million, but still.
I have everyone and everything. Especially the meth industry for denying me proper Sudafed.
ETA: I don't have, I hate. HATE.
Also, stupid weather, no biscuit! If I get trapped on a train tomorrow for 6 hours, I will be very unhappy.
Emily, dare I ask why you googled that phrase?
I couldn't remember the title of a song ("Saved") that I was looking for on my iPod.
"I used to smoke (boom, boom)
I used to drink (boom, boom)
I used to smoke (boom),
Drink (boom),
And dance the hoochie coo,
I used to smoke and drink, smoke and drink and dance the hoochie coo (boom boom),
Whoah yeah (boom boom),
But now I'm standing on this corner,
Praying for me and you (boom boom),
whoah yeah (boom boom)."
if I remember correctly. Very catchy.
(Edited because of course I didn't.)
You should see the results I got from "applebottom jeans, boots with the fur".
You may have given it to me! Somebody did.
I do now. After it was on Dancing With the Stars the other night.
I'm going to predict the future: two weeks from today, I'm going to need a very stiff drink after work.
You may have given it to me! Somebody did.
We probably got it from the same place online. Though I have no idea where that might be.
My BOSS FOUND MY $80!!!!!
I am a little excited.
I spent most of 2003-2004 listening to friends and relatives telling me I should buy. Why rent when mortgages are so easy to get? But, my credit rating was crap, I had no savings at all for a down payment or a housing emergency, and I didn't want to lock myself into buying when my working situation could change at any time.
I'm so glad I didn't listen, otherwise, I might be living in one of those tent cities I saw on BBC America news.
I am Kathy in this. So, so glad I did not buy a house when i can't afford a car.
