Originally posted by zuki:
High risk is flipping houses/speculator (Chas) in this market
I'm not flipping, Zuki. Our general health and my arthritic hip (and knees) drove us to the decision to opt for 'one-floor' living (we also considered several houses with three level elevators). Although the new house has three finished levels, all the primary living areas are on one floor. As with a lot of areas in the country at this time, there are lots of million+ homes around here selling (some at auction) in the 5,6,and 700k's. Unfortunately, we'll probably also take a huge hit if we decide to sell our current home now. The way I see it, at our age, we'll all be dead soon, anyway, why not enjoy whatever time is left. Not that I'm a fatalist. If I were, I'd go out and buy one last airplane.
Also, my life has become way too sedantary (too much TV, Internet, and Studio time). At the new place, I'm buying a nice ZTR mower and cutting my own grass.......maybe.....as long as it doesn't interfere with Ophra.
chas
[This message has been edited by cgiles (edited 03-06-2009).]