I also just got a notice from a collection agency about a $42 claim that they say I didn't pay. It's from two years ago. My mom generally takes care of this stuff, so when I get health insurance bills I send them to her, so I can't say for sure whether this $42 was paid or not, but I do know that I haven't gotten any recent bills directly from the insurance company for it, just this collection agency one out of nowhere.

It's cute and bright! And 2.5 bathrooms and central ac? Sweet!

Says something about me that I think WHAT'S WRONG. But since it is likely a foreclosure, it's probably just the bank wanting to recoup losses, not going rate. And my credit is crazy good, my low was 850 (I last had real debt in 1997 for 6 months. I did loan against a cd in 2000 and paid it off early) and I might even be able to make 20% on it , so (my mother just sent me a check. Which she already did, but she did again. Even when I told her it wasn't necessary. But, hey, money. It has been specified I can spend it on anything, not just down payment. ) Sent it off to realtor.

My parents are just doing what their parents did, and lucky to have that option. My paternal g-parents bought mine a car that'd fit me when I was born. When my maternal g-parents died, they left a legacy such that my parents could do the downpayment plus on the house they now own, sans mortgage. Much like me, they could have managed it without, but it was a nice bonus.

I don't have kids myself, but one of these days, I hope to set it up so my real and honorary nieces and nephews can benefit from me similarly.

My parents are just doing what their parents did, and lucky to have that option.

Yeah, my folks helped my out with my house when I bought it and I felt bad but they said the same thing. Their folks helped them when they needed it too.

Says something about me that I think WHAT'S WRONG.

Well, it's good that you are looking at things critically. It's a big commitment! And you won't really know how you'll feel about it until you get in there. But I think you're probably right about the price being so low because of the foreclosure.

I'd really like to be in that 'hood, but I also know my extremely conservative limits might mean I go further out for more space. Because I want more space. 800+ good hood isn't enough. But I'm googling crime stats and such madly.

sara, that house is DARLING.

Kat, don't encourage me! Feeds the doubt/uncertain/freakout.

Yeah, I am a case.

As calmdown for some drama today, I viewed your pix of the kids. It worked great. Miss Gracie and Mr. Noah!

Crap -- I'm reminded that I got a $40 bill from my last dentist appointment, that I thought was supposed to be fully covered. I can't decide if I should try to make some kind of fuss.

Also, apparently my gyn no longer takes insurance of any kind, so I have to figure out that mess, too.

Stupid healthcare system.

Stupid healthcare system.

Word.

I'm glad you think they are darling. N just pitched a fit and G tried her best to crawl out of her (now) padded crib. It's been an interesting day.

Dear lord, I need this: [link].

That reminds me of a story a friend told. She was talking about a boyfriend who had his name tattooed on his arm. We were wondering about the psychology of that and she said, "What really bothered me was that the kerning was really bad."

She was talking about a boyfriend who had his name tattooed on his arm. We were wondering about the psychology of that

ha! I have my initials tattooed on me. You know, just in case!