Re: [MBZ] OT: Houses in the U.S.: was: (no subject)
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 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 300E -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090125/f4ffe6d3/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090126/781c7008/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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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 double wide they bought in the same park cost them over $50k (seller's market when 1/3 of the people in the park were suddenly homeless). 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 onsite. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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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 onsite. In the trailer parks around here, that describes every car in the place Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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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 dare to work on it onsite. In the trailer parks around here, that describes every car in the place I think that's why they picked a park with rules that make a condo association look lenient. On the one hand, you can go to bed at 9:00 and the neighbors won't wake you up. OTOH, if you ride around on one of those electric Razor scooters, and somebody will bitch about it. My friend just decided what level of bitching he'll worry about and what he'll just ignore as long as he stays within the written park rules. He bought a 97 rustfree Cavalier to replace his 93 Corolla that was getting a bit rusty around the edges, and he put a brand new hood on the Cavi because it had a couple of creases in it. He didn't notice that it had three Z24 wheels and one much different aluminum wheel until after he bought it, and he's not replacing the wheel unless he finds a 16 Z24 wheel for $25. If anybody complains that his new car is nearly as old as the old car, he'll just feign hearing loss. If he wants to work on it, he'll just hang a tarp over the carport and not do anything he can't finish in a day. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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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 short-sale their house due to illness. (Mother's Cancer drove them into the poorhouse.) Went from paying $2.4K/mo for 1'st and HELOC to less than half for rent. Both good, stable employment history, 2 Sons are local cops, etc, etc. We took a chance, but I think it will work out Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS Internet: gia...@us.ibm.com (845)894-4296 (tie 533); fax: 892-6235 (tie 532); 2070 Rt. 52; Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090126/c5de0c61/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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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 in the U.S.: was: (no subject) 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 short-sale their house due to illness. (Mother's Cancer drove them into the poorhouse.) Went from paying $2.4K/mo for 1'st and HELOC to less than half for rent. Both good, stable employment history, 2 Sons are local cops, etc, etc. We took a chance, but I think it will work out Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS Internet: gia...@us.ibm.com (845)894-4296 (tie 533); fax: 892-6235 (tie 532); 2070 Rt. 52; Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090126/c5 de0c61/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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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 300E 2009/1/26 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net 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 double wide they bought in the same park cost them over $50k (seller's market when 1/3 of the people in the park were suddenly homeless). 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 onsite. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090126/f833863a/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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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 as homes seem to be pretty low now in the US, I was thinking it might be a good time to buy and rent it out for awhile until I want it later. Ed 300E 2009/1/25 Archer arche...@embarqmail.com 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 the air conditioning system; there is a central vacuum system; but no hot tub or pool. A big difference is taxes. Mine are less than $1000. That would apply to the house alone since I have a fairly large super-insulated outbuilding that is finished inside and can be used as a garage, playroom, etc., or as a shop which is how I use it. It would probably add $50,000 to the price of the house. Gerry - From: E M WOW!!! Maybe time to think about investment property in the US!! Good size home, DOUBLE garage for under $160,000! I'm trying to educate myself on some of the laws with owning outside Canada, and also, the various laws when renting in the US. I think this is looking like a great time to go shopping, whether for homes, or used cars. Ed 300E 2009/1/25 Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com http://www.wichitalistings.com/property/property.asp?PRM_MLSNumber=243731PRM_MlsName=wichitaKS -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.13/1915 - Release Date: 1/25/2009 6:13 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090125/08d564b5/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Flash some Canadian dollars in Southern Florida and you'll probably have sellers lining up right now. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- 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. 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 as homes seem to be pretty low now in the US, I was thinking it might be a good time to buy and rent it out for awhile until I want it later. Ed 300E 2009/1/25 Archer arche...@embarqmail.com 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 the air conditioning system; there is a central vacuum system; but no hot tub or pool. A big difference is taxes. Mine are less than $1000. That would apply to the house alone since I have a fairly large super-insulated outbuilding that is finished inside and can be used as a garage, playroom, etc., or as a shop which is how I use it. It would probably add $50,000 to the price of the house. Gerry - From: E M WOW!!! Maybe time to think about investment property in the US!! Good size home, DOUBLE garage for under $160,000! I'm trying to educate myself on some of the laws with owning outside Canada, and also, the various laws when renting in the US. I think this is looking like a great time to go shopping, whether for homes, or used cars. Ed 300E 2009/1/25 Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com http://www.wichitalistings.com/property/property.asp?PRM_MLSNumber=243731PR M_MlsName=wichitaKS -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.13/1915 - Release Date: 1/25/2009 6:13 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090125/08 d564b5/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.13/1914 - Release Date: 1/24/2009 8:40 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.13/1914 - Release Date: 1/24/2009 8:40 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Any idea what the rental market is like there at the moment? Ed 300E 2009/1/25 Tom Hargrave tharg...@hiwaay.net Flash some Canadian dollars in Southern Florida and you'll probably have sellers lining up right now. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- 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. 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 as homes seem to be pretty low now in the US, I was thinking it might be a good time to buy and rent it out for awhile until I want it later. Ed 300E 2009/1/25 Archer arche...@embarqmail.com 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 the air conditioning system; there is a central vacuum system; but no hot tub or pool. A big difference is taxes. Mine are less than $1000. That would apply to the house alone since I have a fairly large super-insulated outbuilding that is finished inside and can be used as a garage, playroom, etc., or as a shop which is how I use it. It would probably add $50,000 to the price of the house. Gerry - From: E M WOW!!! Maybe time to think about investment property in the US!! Good size home, DOUBLE garage for under $160,000! I'm trying to educate myself on some of the laws with owning outside Canada, and also, the various laws when renting in the US. I think this is looking like a great time to go shopping, whether for homes, or used cars. Ed 300E 2009/1/25 Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com http://www.wichitalistings.com/property/property.asp?PRM_MLSNumber=243731PR M_MlsName=wichitaKShttp://www.wichitalistings.com/property/property.asp?PRM_MLSNumber=243731PRM_MlsName=wichitaKS -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.13/1915 - Release Date: 1/25/2009 6:13 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090125/08 d564b5/attachment.htmlhttp://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090125/08d564b5/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.13/1914 - Release Date: 1/24/2009 8:40 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.13/1914 - Release Date: 1/24/2009 8:40 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090125/7837763c/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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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.: 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. I'm trying to plan for down the road when the bones may appreciate some time in the sun, so as homes seem to be pretty low now in the US, I was thinking it might be a good time to buy and rent it out for awhile until I want it later. Ed 300E 2009/1/25 Archer arche...@embarqmail.com 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 the air conditioning system; there is a central vacuum system; but no hot tub or pool. A big difference is taxes. Mine are less than $1000. That would apply to the house alone since I have a fairly large super-insulated outbuilding that is finished inside and can be used as a garage, playroom, etc., or as a shop which is how I use it. It would probably add $50,000 to the price of the house. Gerry - From: E M WOW!!! Maybe time to think about investment property in the US!! Good size home, DOUBLE garage for under $160,000! I'm trying to educate myself on some of the laws with owning outside Canada, and also, the various laws when renting in the US. I think this is looking like a great time to go shopping, whether for homes, or used cars. Ed 300E 2009/1/25 Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com http://www.wichitalistings.com/property/property.asp?PRM_MLSNumber=243731PR M_MlsName=wichitaKS -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.13/1915 - Release Date: 1/25/2009 6:13 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090125/08 d564b5/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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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 -- From: Tom Hargrave Flash some Canadian dollars in Southern Florida and you'll probably have sellers lining up right now. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 On Behalf Of 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 as homes seem to be pretty low now in the US, I was thinking it might be a good time to buy and rent it out for awhile until I want it later. Ed 300E 2009/1/25 Archer arche...@embarqmail.com 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 the air conditioning system; there is a central vacuum system; but no hot tub or pool. A big difference is taxes. Mine are less than $1000. That would apply to the house alone since I have a fairly large super-insulated outbuilding that is finished inside and can be used as a garage, playroom, etc., or as a shop which is how I use it. It would probably add $50,000 to the price of the house. Gerry - From: E M WOW!!! Maybe time to think about investment property in the US!! Good size home, DOUBLE garage for under $160,000! I'm trying to educate myself on some of the laws with owning outside Canada, and also, the various laws when renting in the US. I think this is looking like a great time to go shopping, whether for homes, or used cars. Ed 300E 2009/1/25 Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com http://www.wichitalistings.com/property/property.asp?PRM_MLSNumber=243731PR M_MlsName=wichitaKS -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.13/1915 - Release Date: 1/25/2009 6:13 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090125/08 d564b5/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.13/1914 - Release Date: 1/24/2009 8:40 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.13/1914 - Release Date: 1/24/2009 8:40 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.13/1915 - Release Date: 1/25/2009 6:13 PM -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.13/1915 - Release Date: 1/25/2009 6:13 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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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 300E -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090125/f4ffe6d3/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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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 wrote: Any idea what the rental market is like there at the moment? Ed 300E -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090125/f4ffe6d3/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090125/face79f7/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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In the sparsely populated county where I live, click the following: http://www.rhemarealty.com/propview.php?find=rentalshow_thumbs=1 For other areas try: (Name of county, such as Hillsborough for the Tampa area or Dade for Miami area:) Florida rental prices.in Google. In this county $500-$600 unfurnished is probably typical unless you want something in an upscale subdivision. Gerry - From: E M Any idea what the rental market is like there at the moment? Ed 300E 2009/1/25 Tom Hargrave tharg...@hiwaay.net Flash some Canadian dollars in Southern Florida and you'll probably have sellers lining up right now. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- 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. 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 as homes seem to be pretty low now in the US, I was thinking it might be a good time to buy and rent it out for awhile until I want it later. Ed 300E 2009/1/25 Archer arche...@embarqmail.com 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 the air conditioning system; there is a central vacuum system; but no hot tub or pool. A big difference is taxes. Mine are less than $1000. That would apply to the house alone since I have a fairly large super-insulated outbuilding that is finished inside and can be used as a garage, playroom, etc., or as a shop which is how I use it. It would probably add $50,000 to the price of the house. Gerry - From: E M WOW!!! Maybe time to think about investment property in the US!! Good size home, DOUBLE garage for under $160,000! I'm trying to educate myself on some of the laws with owning outside Canada, and also, the various laws when renting in the US. I think this is looking like a great time to go shopping, whether for homes, or used cars. Ed 300E 2009/1/25 Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com http://www.wichitalistings.com/property/property.asp?PRM_MLSNumber=243731PR M_MlsName=wichitaKShttp://www.wichitalistings.com/property/property.asp?PRM_MLSNumber=243731PRM_MlsName=wichitaKS -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.13/1915 - Release Date: 1/25/2009 6:13 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090125/08 d564b5/attachment.htmlhttp://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090125/08d564b5/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.13/1914 - Release Date: 1/24/2009 8:40 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.13/1914 - Release Date: 1/24/2009 8:40 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090125/7837763c/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com
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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 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 as homes seem to be pretty low now in the US, I was thinking it might be a good time to buy and rent it out for awhile until I want it later. -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu 8.10 KD5NRO ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Thanks Archer. Ed 300E 2009/1/25 Archer arche...@embarqmail.com In the sparsely populated county where I live, click the following: http://www.rhemarealty.com/propview.php?find=rentalshow_thumbs=1 For other areas try: (Name of county, such as Hillsborough for the Tampa area or Dade for Miami area:) Florida rental prices.in Google. In this county $500-$600 unfurnished is probably typical unless you want something in an upscale subdivision. Gerry - From: E M Any idea what the rental market is like there at the moment? Ed 300E 2009/1/25 Tom Hargrave tharg...@hiwaay.net Flash some Canadian dollars in Southern Florida and you'll probably have sellers lining up right now. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- 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. 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 as homes seem to be pretty low now in the US, I was thinking it might be a good time to buy and rent it out for awhile until I want it later. Ed 300E 2009/1/25 Archer arche...@embarqmail.com 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 the air conditioning system; there is a central vacuum system; but no hot tub or pool. A big difference is taxes. Mine are less than $1000. That would apply to the house alone since I have a fairly large super-insulated outbuilding that is finished inside and can be used as a garage, playroom, etc., or as a shop which is how I use it. It would probably add $50,000 to the price of the house. Gerry - From: E M WOW!!! Maybe time to think about investment property in the US!! Good size home, DOUBLE garage for under $160,000! I'm trying to educate myself on some of the laws with owning outside Canada, and also, the various laws when renting in the US. I think this is looking like a great time to go shopping, whether for homes, or used cars. Ed 300E 2009/1/25 Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com http://www.wichitalistings.com/property/property.asp?PRM_MLSNumber=243731PR M_MlsName=wichitaKS http://www.wichitalistings.com/property/property.asp?PRM_MLSNumber=243731PRM_MlsName=wichitaKS -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.13/1915 - Release Date: 1/25/2009 6:13 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090125/08 d564b5/attachment.html http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090125/08d564b5/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.13/1914 - Release Date: 1/24/2009 8:40 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.13/1914 - Release Date: 1/24/2009 8:40 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090125/7837763c/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com
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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 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 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 as homes seem to be pretty low now in the US, I was thinking it might be a good time to buy and rent it out for awhile until I want it later. -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu 8.10 KD5NRO ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090125/025d33b0/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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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 well. Kind of a miniature version of what the municipal sewage treatment plants use. Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 293K
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You could always buy the place and demolish the house and build a new one. I may be mistaken but I believe there's some alternatives to septic systems now - smaller self contained chemical (?) waste systems. ;-) Good luck - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes 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 talked to the realtor today, unfortunately didn't get a hold of him until after lunch so I can't get inside until tomorrow. Bad news is the bathroom needs floor replacement, the well didn't pass inspection, there is no septic system (at least not by modern standards) and the residency permit has been revoked, not to be restored until everything meets current codes. Rats. Around here, that place would be worth maybe 80k all fixed up, and I know of $20k worth of fixing that needs to be done, with who knows how many surprises lurking. I had been thinking $20k for the lot, $10k for the garage, $15k for well and septic, and if the whole package was $40k the house could be considered free. 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. I think I'd be better off with a larger $25k lot and a big pile of building materials. Should I build a house with attached garage, or save $10-20k and build a 45x72 barn and build a house inside it? The former would have $70k more resale value, the latter would be more my style. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.13/632 - Release Date: 1/16/2007
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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 inside until tomorrow. Bad news is the bathroom needs floor replacement, the well didn't pass inspection, there is no septic system (at least not by modern standards) and the residency permit has been revoked, not to be restored until everything meets current codes. Rats. Around here, that place would be worth maybe 80k all fixed up, and I know of $20k worth of fixing that needs to be done, with who knows how many surprises lurking. I had been thinking $20k for the lot, $10k for the garage, $15k for well and septic, and if the whole package was $40k the house could be considered free. 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. I think I'd be better off with a larger $25k lot and a big pile of building materials. Should I build a house with attached garage, or save $10-20k and build a 45x72 barn and build a house inside it? The former would have $70k more resale value, the latter would be more my style. Mitch.
