- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Winter Olympics
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Buying my first home
Posted on 1/28/18 at 10:31 am to themasterpater
Posted on 1/28/18 at 10:31 am to themasterpater
I'd keep at least a few K. Most major expenses like a roof or driveway replacement you can plan for a bit. The one thing that can bite you that'll be more than that is a new AC.
0
Posted on 1/28/18 at 10:31 am to themasterpater
Is living in a townhome really living? I don't think I could purchase my first home with the intent of living in if it didn't have a yard
Posted on 1/28/18 at 10:31 am to VABuckeye
I guess coming from New Orleans nothing in Reston strikes me as shady. But that’s the first I’ve heard from anyone to be careful
Posted on 1/28/18 at 10:33 am to deeprig9
I’d look at less expensive property before I’d consider renting BRs.
Maybe get a fixer upper to save on the purchase price.
Maybe get a fixer upper to save on the purchase price.
This post was edited on 1/28/18 at 10:34 am
Posted on 1/28/18 at 10:35 am to VABuckeye
That does look very nice. Haven’t considered Southbridge. Mainly for commuting reasons.
Posted on 1/28/18 at 10:41 am to TheHarahanian
Fixer uppers are definitely considered. I’m in construction project management, so I could manage.
Posted on 1/28/18 at 10:41 am to themasterpater
quote:30-45 miles yea
30-45 min outside of DC
30-45 minutes is basically 15 miles away
source: I bought a house 10 miles from DC 6 years ago
This post was edited on 1/28/18 at 10:42 am
Posted on 1/28/18 at 10:43 am to shotcaller1
quote:
Is living in a townhome really living? I don't think I could purchase my first home with the intent of living in if it didn't have a yard
Well the OP didn't ask you for any money or to live there so I think you're free and clear. Outside of Louisiana in large Metros townhomes or very little yard is common. Good thing you get to choose where you live.
Posted on 1/28/18 at 10:43 am to Pilot Tiger
That depends on if you reverse commute or not. I reverse commute and work in Lorton
Posted on 1/28/18 at 10:46 am to themasterpater
quote:Fair Winds brewery
I reverse commute and work in Lorton
Posted on 1/28/18 at 10:48 am to Mingo Was His NameO
Yes, big yards are hard to come by for less than 750k here. You can get a townhome with a little yard for around 350k if you look in the suburbs
Posted on 1/28/18 at 10:50 am to themasterpater
quote:in West Springfield/Burke you can get a decent 1970s/1980s home with a big yard for like 550k
Yes, big yards are hard to come by for less than 750k here.
But yea to get a new build with a big yard, aint happening under 800k or so
Posted on 1/28/18 at 10:55 am to Pilot Tiger
Yeah and I’m single no kids. Aside from not being able to afford it, anything over 375k is just too much house. I have no need or desire to live close to DC since I work in Lorton, and most of my projects are out in Manassas area
Posted on 1/28/18 at 10:56 am to themasterpater
yea we're not going for the big house until kids
our Alexandria townhouse is plenty for right now
our Alexandria townhouse is plenty for right now
Posted on 1/28/18 at 10:58 am to Pilot Tiger
I’m thinking of the Kingstown area as well as along Eisenhower where I currently live. Inside old town is expensive.
Posted on 1/28/18 at 11:01 am to themasterpater
Kingstowne is great, I have several friends who live there
Posted on 1/28/18 at 11:03 am to themasterpater
Put down 20% if possible to avoid mortgage insurance.
Also gives you flexibility to avoid escrow. For some people it's advantageous to pay prior year/current year property taxes in same tax year, then just take standard deduction in the between tax years.
Also gives you flexibility to avoid escrow. For some people it's advantageous to pay prior year/current year property taxes in same tax year, then just take standard deduction in the between tax years.
Posted on 1/28/18 at 11:05 am to Pilot Tiger
Yeahh it’ll probably be between Kingstown and Manassas area.
Posted on 1/28/18 at 11:16 am to themasterpater
My son lives in northern Va, and spent about twice that much to get just a moderately sized home in a S/D that will be a slum in 25 years.
Posted on 1/28/18 at 11:21 am to blueridgeTiger
Real estate is ridiculous here, rent even more so. If I moved back home to Lafayette I’d be able to buy a nice place with a yard and parking etc.
Page 2 of 3
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News