Oh god .... we're going to look at a house.

[ronnykmarshall]

Michael has been on the moving kick ever since we met. He wants a bigger place (we're in a condo). I'm not too keen on the idea. I love living in West Hollywood. But he wants one of those yard things (I don't do yard work). But this place is actually about $200K cheaper than what we can get out of our place. It would mean a lower mortgage and more space. But the property taxes will be higher. BUT it would offset the assocation fees we pay now. I'll have to case the joint and check out the turf. It will be VERY hard to move my ass out of WeHo.

[texanwitch]

1. How big is the yard.

A yard is nice, extra space.


Just think of the extra money.

[ronnykmarshall]

2. I know.

I hope this place is nice. The area is cool. Mayor "Keep in in your pants" Villaragsoa lives there.

[texanwitch]

3. Make a deal with your husband.

He has to do the yard work, see how that goes.

[ronnykmarshall]

7. Oh he will TRUST ME!

[Gormy Cuss]

4. Neener neener neener

Next thing you know, you'll be driving the suburban soccer mom classic minivan. That's what happens when you leave the city life.
:+

[ronnykmarshall]

8. It will still be in the city.

But the place we looked at today ..... no thank you!

[Left Is Write]

5. More space? Smaller mortgage?

Do it!

Where does he want to live?

[ronnykmarshall]

10. We're open to different areas.

Silverlake, Los Feliz, Sunset Junction area, Melrose. and of course West Hollywood or the Hollywood area.

He wants a house of maybe a townhouse. I'm more open to moving now. But it's going to have to be near perfection. Which means it would have to be finacially smart. We can get probably close to $700K or maybe higher out of our condo.

I just don't want to add on to my drive to work. But that might be change. I'm applying for a different position in downtown LA. Which means, I could possibly be able to drive and park at a Metro station and take the subway !!!

We're not in any hurry.

[XemaSab]

16. Los Feliz is really nice

WeHo is just a bus ride away! ;)

[trof]

6. Grow some veggies.

Get a hammock.

[ronnykmarshall]

9. Hammock works for me.

and veggies.

Fresh tomatters, carrots and such. Not that my ass will tending to them.

[LynneSin]

27. I've already starting plotting my garden for next year

although I'm passing on composting. My hard is way too small for me to compost.

I never thought I wanted a yard but now I'm excited about it. And it's small enough that I only need a push mower to mow the thing

[MissMillie]

11. my cousin used to live in WeHo

he died near Christmas a few years back... before I got a chance to go out and visit him.

Good luck on the house hunting.

[ronnykmarshall]

12. I'm sorry about your cousin Miss Millie.

WeHo's a great place to live. That's why I'm dragging my heals a bit about the move.

But I have to look at what will also make the ol' ball and chain happy. He really wants a yard to putz around in. I'm open to the change. If we could find something in WeHo, I'd be a very happy camper.

[IndianaJones]

13. No houses in WeHo? I am completely unfamiliar with you neck of the woods. nt.

[ronnykmarshall]

14. Not that we can afford.

West Hollywood has a lot of condos. Some wonderful houses, but way out of our price range.

[IndianaJones]

15. Would the new place take you far from West Hollywood?

I hate yardwork...and it shows at my place. Space is good though.

[ronnykmarshall]

20. It depends on the area

I'm rooting for Silverlake. Lots of cool stores, resturants and such. Plenty o' homersex'ls too

[IndianaJones]

22. Dude...its your home too....push for Silverlake.

By the way...if you ever see me in person, please kick my ass for using the phrase "your neck of the woods." WTF?

[ronnykmarshall]

23. Silverlake is our first choice.

It's going to be a LONG search.

[IndianaJones]

24. Take your time and make sure it is right is my best advice...

I ended up regretting our last home purchase. Good luck.

HRC in '08!

[Shine]

17. Good luck!!

:toast: it's a big change, but I'm sure you'll be smart and get what works best for your budget.

[Parche]

18. House

Congratulations :bounce: :bounce: :hi:

But if you really want a good deal, I have this ranch in Crawford Texas I can sell you.............:rofl: :rofl: :hi:

[commander bunnypants]

19. lets see

lawwn mower, bush curtter, tools, paint, paint brush, wet vac, grass seed, siding, saws, cahin saw, fencing, hose, shingles, hammer, nails..

and my friend. the list goes on and on and on and on

Good luck


CB

[ronnykmarshall]

21. That's my other half's problem.

He wants a yard, he takes care of the yard.

I'm liking the hammock idea. I'll lay in the hammock, read a book and nap.

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

25. Wanna move to Irving, Texas? Buy our house!

Just kidding, of course. Only a madman would do such a thing.

[terrya]

26. Isn't WeHo the center of the West Coast gay universe?

It was sort of the same thing with me moving out of Boystown here in Chicago. I really liked the area...but the fucking rent was just astronomical.

Good luck on your move, ronny. Any ideas where you might be going?

[ronnykmarshall]

28. We are looking at Silverlake right now.

Silverlake is where a lot of the leather bars and more funky rock clubs are. But I'm still a Sunset Strip / Santa Monica Blvd. sort of gal. We'll see.

[huskerlaw]

29. ooh, congrats!

The housing market in this city is WAY out of my league. I'd say if you find the perfect house with the perfect mortgage...go for it!

Otherwise, I'm hearing rumors that the housing prices are going to slowly creep downwards. Though I don't know how much stock I'd put in those rumors.

I've heard Silverlake is lovely. But I'm a huge fan of Los Feliz.