tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post5427591144170817921..comments2023-10-29T06:55:33.135-07:00Comments on ROOM FOR NINE(+): own vs rent: which do you prefer?jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10522434256471199993noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post-14080703664246229752011-03-17T23:10:25.043-07:002011-03-17T23:10:25.043-07:00Own. Although I might feel differently if we were...Own. Although I might feel differently if we were paying on a house that had lost a lot of value. We like the projects, but I have to say that as the family has grown, there's less time to focus on the projects like we used to do! Our one year of renting in between houses was bliss, and we were ready to tackle another. It's so satisfying to see a transformation taking place. This one is our lifer project, a place we will love to stay. Thanks for the refreshing spin on life! Makes me laugh.blueberry dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563941718460224890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post-85732809351168800732011-03-17T21:46:10.307-07:002011-03-17T21:46:10.307-07:00We pretty much need to own. I have a hubby who nee...We pretty much need to own. I have a hubby who needs a project all the time or goes stir crazy ... and I do love to move nail holes around the walls. It would certainly be nice to have a landlord at my beck and call for the big things!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13260928992431888155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post-37466976223137075002011-03-17T21:12:11.577-07:002011-03-17T21:12:11.577-07:00I agree with Becca - can we own but have a landlor...I agree with Becca - can we own but have a landlord?? ;)Carolinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post-80707889623317177412011-03-17T08:12:25.742-07:002011-03-17T08:12:25.742-07:00I wouldn't do very well renting. I like to pai...I wouldn't do very well renting. I like to paint often. In fact I'm waiting for a break in my studying so I can paint the dining room/hallway/stairway. Good luck with your decision. :)Pete and Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650289333949043846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post-79690820937079205822011-03-17T08:04:25.375-07:002011-03-17T08:04:25.375-07:00right now we are renting. there are pros and cons ...right now we are renting. there are pros and cons to both. i echo what you say...but we've got good landlords:) we've been loving the free time!Kristinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post-70790743163693613062011-03-17T06:25:49.277-07:002011-03-17T06:25:49.277-07:00We have rented and owned, but prefer to own, espec...We have rented and owned, but prefer to own, especially with kids! Barb WAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post-48798902997008549572011-03-16T21:33:33.359-07:002011-03-16T21:33:33.359-07:00well we own and I love it ! Denise Jwell we own and I love it ! Denise JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post-54795663516440506932011-03-16T18:44:40.009-07:002011-03-16T18:44:40.009-07:00We are renting and would love to own! I hate not b...We are renting and would love to own! I hate not being able to paint and do little remodels.deidrenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post-51999588498089777942011-03-16T18:16:09.290-07:002011-03-16T18:16:09.290-07:00We own and it works for us!We own and it works for us!Aaron - Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12498756606621669064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post-66027658633292198872011-03-16T17:45:48.675-07:002011-03-16T17:45:48.675-07:00This is too funny! My husband & I were just t...This is too funny! My husband & I were just talking about how thankful we are that we didn't buy a house in Flag when we lived there. We moved with the intention of staying & raising a family. Well, you know how that family thing is going (Yes,I would still take a "few" of your kiddos off your hands ... Rowan included) and now that we're in Colorado I'm hoping we don't move again but I know we're not "settled". We have been lucky with our landlords & they let us paint ... Oh, I happen to like tan carpet. : )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06753338110018473744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post-44688344063977470832011-03-16T17:12:30.585-07:002011-03-16T17:12:30.585-07:00I wouldn't mind having someone else to call wh...I wouldn't mind having someone else to call when something goes wrong!Travis and Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04821498291087054302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post-26535066484237783282011-03-16T11:04:59.766-07:002011-03-16T11:04:59.766-07:00We "own". Had an apt for first yr we wer...We "own". Had an apt for first yr we were married. I love owning a home. Nice to know we'll have it always, unless you know, we quit paying or something :). But still, Love to do what we want!Dave and Briannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17140290269460121450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post-66232544650402644112011-03-16T11:01:15.330-07:002011-03-16T11:01:15.330-07:00Used to think that having a mortgage to eventually...Used to think that having a mortgage to eventually own the house free and clear is the way to go. Now in todays market it doesn't always work out so well. If one is renting now, may not be such a bad idea. Plus, no maintenance (except for fixing the kids destructions!)Briitanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post-60141375254707795252011-03-16T10:42:02.262-07:002011-03-16T10:42:02.262-07:00I would have to say own but it sure would be nice ...I would have to say own but it sure would be nice to have a "landlord".Beccanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post-3875647350868635052011-03-16T10:32:53.078-07:002011-03-16T10:32:53.078-07:00we "own" (or the bank does!) but it sure...we "own" (or the bank does!) but it sure would be nice to call the landlord for the list of things to be done! in this economy i wish we were renting...Anita Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post-89217046495599761532011-03-16T10:32:05.412-07:002011-03-16T10:32:05.412-07:00ownownAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post-75567552182467216432011-03-16T10:17:56.918-07:002011-03-16T10:17:56.918-07:00We're like Joni I guess "rent and own&quo...We're like Joni I guess "rent and own" I wish it was one or the other...renting is nice as for us it is cheaper, no projects etc....but I hate the cheap tan carpet too!!! And would love to sell our Big Lake house and buy here. Anyone want to buy? ElizabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post-70331485002852266502011-03-16T10:06:53.598-07:002011-03-16T10:06:53.598-07:00we havent owned a house yet but renting's not ...we havent owned a house yet but renting's not bad... sometimes i really do wish i could paint a wall tho! and the cheap tan carpet isn't my fave when it gets dirty sooo easy, but i'm not ready for the headaches of owning.john*buffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12544751171886623447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post-75309190017805745102011-03-16T09:55:54.078-07:002011-03-16T09:55:54.078-07:00Hmm, in today's economy, I'd almost rather...Hmm, in today's economy, I'd almost rather rent. Find a good landlord who maintains the house as well as lets you paint the walls, and you've got the best of both worlds!!Keilahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15792060834897374270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post-58234634323940873432011-03-16T09:34:37.371-07:002011-03-16T09:34:37.371-07:00Renting isn't bad if your landlord would answe...Renting isn't bad if your landlord would answer your phone calls! Someday it would be fun to own a house.Aaron and Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07572565026685083894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post-85456872514216587312011-03-16T09:31:57.862-07:002011-03-16T09:31:57.862-07:00We own a house and like it so we can make the chan...We own a house and like it so we can make the changes when we decide. My project list is always getting longer before the projects get done.:)Curtis and Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01442689613801782090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post-55751859979379037742011-03-16T09:28:34.334-07:002011-03-16T09:28:34.334-07:00Hmmm not sure I guess! We only rented for first fe...Hmmm not sure I guess! We only rented for first few months after married and of course life was all a bed of roses then :) I like to own for the fact that I can change whatever I want whenever I want and I do take advantage of that too! But sometimes I do like the thought of renting especially for the freedom, especially since we are feeling kinda stuck here in this house!Brendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post-40166866144514845692011-03-16T09:08:37.161-07:002011-03-16T09:08:37.161-07:00We own a home but I'm wishing more and more we...We own a home but I'm wishing more and more we had rented only because of the housing prices. The maintenance does get to be a bit much, if only I would get my butt in gear and do the chores for Eric we would have much more free time.Jenerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437961084091840344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post-4670661781911669242011-03-16T09:07:39.713-07:002011-03-16T09:07:39.713-07:00I love renting and owning...renting because you ca...I love renting and owning...renting because you can live wherever you want affordably, but owning because you have your own private yard!The Photagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04713856919257710423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050220296416126361.post-53494324675046633902011-03-16T09:07:00.092-07:002011-03-16T09:07:00.092-07:00So far owning our own home has been so fun... But ...So far owning our own home has been so fun... But I don't know if thats because its our first one :) We only lived in apartments before and I know without a doubt I absolutely detest apartments. But the freedom from maintenance would be nice!Christynoreply@blogger.com