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2009-01-26 Thread Gary Hurst
that's the thing. houses have dropped by half but the rentals are still getting the same rate. which is why the slumlords and going to destroy my hood. On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 8:01 PM, Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: As folks lose their houses to foreclosure, they will be looking for

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2009-01-26 Thread Mitch Haley
E M wrote: I don't mind the Canadian winters, but they do go on a little longer than I like. Some retiree friends of mine bought a trailer in an 'over 55' park. First trailer was a single wide, cost them about $10k. They got more than that when the tornado clobbered it two years ago, but the

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2009-01-26 Thread Allan Streib
Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net said: Lot rent is very cheap, trailer tax is negligible, something like $40 a year, and it's a 'nice' environment, but lots of little old ladies with nothing better to do than complain if you park a car with visible rust in the driveway, or dare to work on it

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2009-01-26 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net said: Lot rent is very cheap, trailer tax is negligible, something like $40 a year, and it's a 'nice' environment, but lots of little old ladies with nothing better to do than complain if you park a car with visible rust in the driveway, or

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2009-01-26 Thread ANGELO GIAIMO
True, as homeowners forclose, they still need a place to live.. Just rented our house in Atlantic Beach (Outside of Jacksonville Fl) last week.6 months..not even a nibble. Then 3 offfers in 2 weeks. (3'rd time's a charm). Renters had excellent credit untill they had to

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2009-01-26 Thread Bill R
Glad you finally got a renter for the place. Hope it works out. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of ANGELO GIAIMO Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 10:01 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Houses

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2009-01-26 Thread E M
Thanks Mitch, but I'm really more in the market for a brick house. I don't want a big place, but a nice safe neighbourhood, well kept homes, etc. Single story, double garage, decent garden that can be sat in and enjoyed. Something similar to what was posted at the beginning of the thread. Ed

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2009-01-25 Thread Archer
There are tens of thousands of houses like Snooks listing down here in Florida which is a favorite destination for Canadians. My house is approximately the same as the listing and would probably sell for about the same price. Many differences in equipment, however. Heating is reverse-cycle by

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2009-01-25 Thread E M
I know Florida has always been a favourite spot for Canadians. Arizona is also becoming a favourite winter getaway place. I don't mind the Canadian winters, but they do go on a little longer than I like. I'm trying to plan for down the road when the bones may appreciate some time in the sun, so

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2009-01-25 Thread Tom Hargrave
25, 2009 9:42 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Houses in the U.S.: was: (no subject) I know Florida has always been a favourite spot for Canadians. Arizona is also becoming a favourite winter getaway place. I don't mind the Canadian winters, but they do go on a little longer

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2009-01-25 Thread E M
- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of E M Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2009 9:42 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Houses in the U.S.: was: (no subject) I know Florida has always been a favourite spot for Canadians

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2009-01-25 Thread Wilton Strickland
Winters are not bad here, either; 'short, too. Not a bad drive or flight from Toronto, either. Wilton - Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2009 10:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Houses in the U.S

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2009-01-25 Thread Archer
You could probably buy a house with Confederate dollars in South Florida, which is one of the countries prime mortgage disaster areas; but I live 90 miles north of Tampa where houses are holding their value and new houses are even being built. Gerry

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2009-01-25 Thread Wonko the Sane
As folks lose their houses to foreclosure, they will be looking for rental properties. I'd say that if one has funds to purchase, it will be in demand for rental. On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 9:51 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: Any idea what the rental market is like there at the moment? Ed

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2009-01-25 Thread E M
ok, thanks. Ed 300E 2009/1/25 Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com As folks lose their houses to foreclosure, they will be looking for rental properties. I'd say that if one has funds to purchase, it will be in demand for rental. On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 9:51 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com

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2009-01-25 Thread Archer
To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Houses in the U.S.: was: (no subject) I know Florida has always been a favourite spot for Canadians. Arizona is also becoming a favourite winter getaway place. I don't mind the Canadian winters, but they do go on a little longer than I like

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2009-01-25 Thread OK Don
Or wait for global warming to lessen the Canadian winters --- might get to be too hot down here. On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 9:41 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: I know Florida has always been a favourite spot for Canadians. Arizona is also becoming a favourite winter getaway place. I don't

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2009-01-25 Thread E M
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com ] On Behalf Of E M Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2009 9:42 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Houses in the U.S.: was: (no subject) I know Florida has always been a favourite spot for Canadians. Arizona is also becoming a favourite winter getaway

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2009-01-25 Thread E M
Don't know if I can wait that long, I just got in from a walk, and it's about -20 tonight! lol Ed 300E 2009/1/25 OK Don okd...@gmail.com Or wait for global warming to lessen the Canadian winters --- might get to be too hot down here. On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 9:41 PM, E M

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2007-01-18 Thread Royce Engler
Mitch said... That changes if it doesn't come with useable well or septic, in an area where drainfields don't come cheap due to high water table Around here (north of Houston), septic is pretty much not allowed...everybody uses aerobic systems like www.aerobicsystems.net Seems to work pretty

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2007-01-18 Thread LarryT
Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 5:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: houses kevin kraly wrote: Now that sounds like quite the garage! If you bought that for $40K, you would still have enough to add onto the house or tear it down and rebuild to meet your needs. I

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2007-01-17 Thread Mitch Haley
kevin kraly wrote: Now that sounds like quite the garage! If you bought that for $40K, you would still have enough to add onto the house or tear it down and rebuild to meet your needs. I talked to the realtor today, unfortunately didn't get a hold of him until after lunch so I can't get