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http://www.isleofwighthomes.com/propertyslideshow.aspx?t=1&p=88&i=1476

I have been a good girl all year and I would like it very much yes thank you...maybe the garden needs a bit of work, but meh...I can live with it.

or maybe this one? hmmm

http://www.isleofwighthomes.com/propertydetails.aspx?p=111

Ok, if you insist.
*buys*
. . . Wait a second, that is a kind of nice house, hm . . .
*keeps house for self and hides the keys so that Carisbrooke can never come visit*
MHUAHAHAHAHA!

Ok, if you insist.
*buys*
. . . Wait a second, that is a kind of nice house, hm . . .
*keeps house for self and hides the keys so that Carisbrooke can never come visit*
MHUAHAHAHAHA!

I can't believe you did that! :eek:

I can't believe you did that! :eek:
don't worry, when he's out, just call a locksmith to change all the locks! :D

The second one's backyard reminds me of those I saw on the outskirts of Berlin when I visited there. Why are European yards 1000 times better than American ones? Here people tend to cut down everythign and then put like 3 bushes out and one little tree and keep the grass down real short and the yard empty. The European yards I saw were all beautifully lush and garden like looking almost wild in some places but in reality I'm sure they were quite planned. That is the type of yard I like, more like Eden.

Example: http://www.homes.com/Content/ListingDetail.cfm?City=WAREHAM&State=MA&Radius=0&FirstRec=7&OrderBy=price%3AD&Bedrooms=&FullBaths=&MinPrice=&MaxPrice=&PriceRange=&AmenitiesList=&PropType=%20&TotalRecs=69&PropIdList=3_33835051,3_33835053,3_38151441,3_38157522,3_38157518,3_37674966&PropId=33835053&NHC=1&searchorig=main

wow, how...boring.

Ok, if you insist.
*buys*
. . . Wait a second, that is a kind of nice house, hm . . .
*keeps house for self and hides the keys so that Carisbrooke can never come visit*
MHUAHAHAHAHA!Fool! You need to hide the house so that Carisbrooke can't find it in the first place!

Fool! You need to hide the house so that Carisbrooke can't find it in the first place!


ha! I already know where it is! I am all knowing and excellent in my finding hidden houses skills, no one is a match for me!

Example: http://www.homes.com/Content/ListingDetail.cfm?City=WAREHAM&State=MA&Radius=0&FirstRec=7&OrderBy=price%3AD&Bedrooms=&FullBaths=&MinPrice=&MaxPrice=&PriceRange=&AmenitiesList=&PropType=%20&TotalRecs=69&PropIdList=3_33835051,3_33835053,3_38151441,3_38157522,3_38157518,3_37674966&PropId=33835053&NHC=1&searchorig=main



$599.00000 = £342.971658 WOW thats a total bargain!

The first house I posted is £595 000 = $1.0391675 million U.S. dollars

Property is WAY more expensive here....bugger

Hey, why not convert this thread into "My taste in architecture" ?
What do you think?

http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/8965/812830018bn.jpg

Alright, 'cause I like you. Well, I don't really know you but I feel like I do. Actually, I don't ever really recognize your name, but I'm sure you're a stand up cat.

So I'm game. Only thing-do you think they take 'play money' from on-line poker web-sites? 'Cause if they do we're golden. Provided I don't blow it all on play buffets and play strippers...

Alright, 'cause I like you. Well, I don't really know you but I feel like I do. Actually, I don't ever really recognize your name, but I'm sure you're a stand up cat.

So I'm game. Only thing-do you think they take 'play money' from on-line poker web-sites? 'Cause if they do we're golden. Provided I don't blow it all on play buffets and play strippers...

I am not sure what a stand up cat is exactly...but ummm thank you :D And is it a lady cat? 'cos I am a lady...I just did check and it's true!

I am sure that they WOULD take the play-money, But I am interested to know what you recomend from the play-buffet?

*Burns House to the ground*

*Burns House to the ground*

Thats very odd of you.

*rebuilds house instantly with a better garden*

Thank you! :p

Thats very odd of you.

*rebuilds house instantly with a better garden*

Thank you! :p
*Infests with Termites*

*Burns House to the ground*
*cackles madly*
You fool, that was the special decoy house. The real house was fired up into the sky, and is currently occupying low earth orbit, just beyond the reach of potential pyromaniacs and Carisbrookes.
Of course, the house is also beyond my reach, and I blew my last two million on launching the house, so I've got no more money to buy a space shuttle.
Bugger. Ah well, it'll come down eventually.

I am not sure what a stand up cat is exactly...but ummm thank you :D And is it a lady cat? 'cos I am a lady...I just did check and it's true!

I am sure that they WOULD take the play-money, But I am interested to know what you recomend from the play-buffet?
The play chicken is a little rubbery, I'd stay away from that. I'd try the veal. Remember, it's not food unless something suffers...totally kidding, don't kill me

Sure cats can be ladies (though, to be thourough, personal inspections may be required...Kee-riste that was cheesy...annnnyway...) but often they where refered to as 'kittens.' I like to update my dated hipster slang...

Sure cats can be ladies (though, to be thourough, personal inspections may be required...Kee-riste that was cheesy...annnnyway...) but often they where refered to as 'kittens.' I like to update my dated hipster slang...

LMAO

Cool man!

*cackles madly*
You fool, that was the special decoy house. The real house was fired up into the sky, and is currently occupying low earth orbit, just beyond the reach of potential pyromaniacs and Carisbrookes.
Of course, the house is also beyond my reach, and I blew my last two million on launching the house, so I've got no more money to buy a space shuttle.
Bugger. Ah well, it'll come down eventually.
Like i said, i burnt it to the ground...

The play chicken is a little rubbery, I'd stay away from that. I'd try the veal. Remember, it's not food unless something suffers...totally kidding, don't kill me

Sure cats can be ladies (though, to be thourough, personal inspections may be required...Kee-riste that was cheesy...annnnyway...) but often they where refered to as 'kittens.' I like to update my dated hipster slang...
or Pussycats
Dig?

*cackles madly*
You fool, that was the special decoy house. The real house was fired up into the sky, and is currently occupying low earth orbit, just beyond the reach of potential pyromaniacs and Carisbrookes.
Of course, the house is also beyond my reach, and I blew my last two million on launching the house, so I've got no more money to buy a space shuttle.
Bugger. Ah well, it'll come down eventually.
so.... like why don't you just climb up the power lines and water pipes?

The play chicken is a little rubbery, I'd stay away from that. I'd try the veal. Remember, it's not food unless something suffers...totally kidding, don't kill me

Sure cats can be ladies (though, to be thourough, personal inspections may be required...Kee-riste that was cheesy...annnnyway...) but often they where refered to as 'kittens.' I like to update my dated hipster slang...
*Gawks like a frosh*
My God . . .
*points*

or Pussycats
Dig?

yeah I dig it man....:cool:

or Pussycats
Dig?
Crazy, baby.

Crazy, baby.

http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Set/6172/

http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Set/6172/
More of the OGs of Groovy (http://www.hopegallerytattoo.com/images/catalog/products/drums.jpg)

http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Set/6172/
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Only if you do for me the same things that the last girl I bought a house does.. And only if you can convince her to let you. (plus - I'll throw in a car if you can convice her to join us at the same time!)

Of course, if you should fail to convice her she will likely kill you. I would prefer you name me as beneficiary on your life insurance (which I will gladly pay for) first.

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woah! I don't know what happened! it was there earlier...it says its temporary though, so I will leave the link for now and hope that it comes back......

Only if you do for me the same things that the last girl I bought a house does.. And only if you can convince her to let you. (plus - I'll throw in a car if you can convice her to join us at the same time!)

Of course, if you should fail she will likely kill you.


Hmm what is it that she does? I am a good cook and can do a bit of light housework...although I prefer not too...

http://www.isleofwighthomes.com/propertyslideshow.aspx?t=1&p=88&i=1476

I have been a good girl all year and I would like it very much yes thank you...maybe the garden needs a bit of work, but meh...I can live with it.

or maybe this one? hmmm

http://www.isleofwighthomes.com/propertydetails.aspx?p=111
Alright.

Although, hmmm. I like the somewhat funky exterior of the first one, the second one looks a bit too Rich American Suburbia for my taste. But the interior of the second one rocks (or at least it will after you dump the furniture).

So - would you be okay with getting interior and exterior separately? I'm sure it would be real easy to assemble. You could think of it as a life-size jigsaw puzzle - fun for the whole family!

http://www.isleofwighthomes.com/propertyslideshow.aspx?t=1&p=88&i=1476

I have been a good girl all year and I would like it very much yes thank you...maybe the garden needs a bit of work, but meh...I can live with it.

or maybe this one? hmmm

http://www.isleofwighthomes.com/propertydetails.aspx?p=111
hmm, I don't really like the first one. If I bought it for you I'd have to paint it in a different colour before giving you the keys.

The second one looks fantastic, though. Needs a swimming pool out the back, though. I'll see if my man can put one in for you. £455,000? Bargain. You can pay me back 50p a week.

Hey, property is a little on the cheap side in the IOW. I spotted a 2 b/room bungalow in Marlow today at £400.000. No dining room, window box for a garden, tiny kitchen. You don’t know how lucky you are. :p

hmm, I don't really like the first one. If I bought it for you I'd have to paint it in a different colour before giving you the keys.

The second one looks fantastic, though. Needs a swimming pool out the back, though. I'll see if my man can put one in for you. £455,000? Bargain. You can pay me back 50p a week.


:fluffle: TOTALLY! I will email you the first 50p as soon as I get the keys. I actually like bits of both of them, and the position of the second one is SOOOO much nicer than the first, and in the summer it's beautiful. I think the 50p a week thing is VERY reasonable of you, and the swimming pool your man put in is lovely. (my friend had a pool put in her back garden and it cost her a mere £32,000, she is my RICH friend btw.)

:fluffle: TOTALLY! I will email you the first 50p as soon as I get the keys. I actually like bits of both of them, and the position of the second one is SOOOO much nicer than the first, and in the summer it's beautiful. I think the 50p a week thing is VERY reasonable of you, and the swimming pool your man put in is lovely. (my friend had a pool put in her back garden and it cost her a mere £32,000, she is my RICH friend btw.)
hmm, well a total cost of £487,000 then.

At 50p a week, you'll have to sign a contract promising to live until you're 18,730 years old so that you can repay me. Is that ok?

hmm, well a total cost of £487,000 then.

At 50p a week, you'll have to sign a contract promising to live until you're 18,730 years old so that you can repay me. Is that ok?

Yes indeed...you want me to sign it right here?

*signature of me :D*

ps. you are very clever, knowing about numbers 'n money 'n stuff...I only know about fluffy things. :D

http://www.isleofwighthomes.com/propertyslideshow.aspx?t=1&p=88&i=1476

I have been a good girl all year and I would like it very much yes thank you...maybe the garden needs a bit of work, but meh...I can live with it.

or maybe this one? hmmm

http://www.isleofwighthomes.com/propertydetails.aspx?p=111

As my dad was fond of saying "Sure, I'll get a you dozen in assorted colors just as soon as your rich uncle gets out of the poor house and the cows come home." ;)

Yes indeed...you want me to sign it right here?

*signature of me :D*

ps. you are very clever, knowing about numbers 'n money 'n stuff...I only know about fluffy things. :D
The wonders of a calculator :p

There's been a bit of a hiccup, though. It turns out I don't really have any money. It was there earlier, and then when I turned around, it had gone. :confused:

So I'll just have to send you a cookie instead.

*emails Carisbrooke a cookie*

The wonders of a calculator :p

There's been a bit of a hiccup, though. It turns out I don't really have any money. It was there earlier, and then when I turned around, it had gone. :confused:

So I'll just have to send you a cookie instead.

*emails Carisbrooke a cookie*


I LOVE cookies! thank you :D

*totally forgets house*

http://www.isleofwighthomes.com/propertyslideshow.aspx?t=1&p=88&i=1476
I have been a good girl all year and I would like it very much yes thank you...maybe the garden needs a bit of work, but meh...I can live with it.
See, this is where you went wrong. If you'd been a bad girl all year, it's higly likely that not only would you have this house, but also a ferrari in the garage.

No, but I'll buy you this one.... it's a great "starter" located in the middle of California's beautiful scorching mojave desert... only 150k american dollars!

http://avrealestate.rapmls.com/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=Gavar&PRGNAME=MLSLogin&ARGUMENT=nr%2BRZ4qAmVyTH8GE91ckuw%3D%3D

No, but I'll buy you this one.... it's a great "starter" located in the middle of California's beautiful scorching mojave desert... only 150k american dollars!

http://avrealestate.rapmls.com/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=Gavar&PRGNAME=MLSLogin&ARGUMENT=nr%2BRZ4qAmVyTH8GE91ckuw%3D%3D
I would never live in the desert. Way too hot, and I like rain. :p

Why do you want ugly houses?

I like better the second house.. Only problem is they are both unaffordable.($3000/month mortgage)

Seriously.. What are the best (Values) Cities to buy a house.. could be a suburb (I dont like to drive more than 30 min.)

Also.. what are the mortgage rates in your state/country?
my country its 4-5 %.

I like better the second house.. Only problem is they are both unaffordable.($3000/month mortgage)

Seriously.. What are the best (Values) Cities to buy a house in the US or Europe.. could be a suburb (I dont like to drive more than 30 min.)
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You don't have to drive more than 30 minutes here, as the Island is only 12 miles by 27. it is cheaper here than many places in the south, but that said its more expensive than others...I like where I live though, but it is SO expensive and almost impossible to get a foot on the property ladder unless you are earning well. The other thing about the Island is, as it is small, there is not much industry, but if you want to build planes, hovercraft, military radar, wind turbines or yachts, then this is the place!

dp

400 thousand pounds, that is like what? A million dollars?

400 thousand pounds, that is like what? A million dollars?
http://www.xe.com/ucc/

£400,000.00 = $699,591.99

I see Philosopy is rght in there with the clever thing again :D

You don't have to drive more than 30 minutes here, as the Island is only 12 miles by 27...an island!!

meh.. If you are going to buy a property in an island.. Migth as well buy Waterfront..

Actually that brings me to a differnt question..

Question#1 What are the best cities to buy an (affordable) house/condo

Question#2 What are the best cities to buy an (affordable) House/condo with a waterview or waterfront?

I see Philosopy is rght in there with the clever thing again :D
The internet is the best place ever created to be the smartest person in the world. :p

That second house is amazing, I love big open, airy spaces and hardwood floors. I think you should talk people into buying the second house. I'm out of a job soon, but if I get one of the new jobs I interviewed for last week, I might consider buying for you, but I demand my own room! That big room with the four poster's good!

One trouble with THIS island is that much of the coast is within an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is Heritage coast with Sites of Scientific Special Interest. The National Trust own a big bit of the Island and it is VERY protected. They keep finding dinosaur bones on the coast too.....the bits you get to build on very limited. Although I did go look at an appartment at the weekend, it was a 3 bedroom 3 bath place, with a terrace and no garden...BUT it looked out over the sea to The Needles...the cost was £320,000.

http://www.isleofwighthomes.com/propertyslideshow.aspx?t=1&p=88&i=1476

I have been a good girl all year and I would like it very much yes thank you...maybe the garden needs a bit of work, but meh...I can live with it.

or maybe this one? hmmm

http://www.isleofwighthomes.com/propertydetails.aspx?p=111
No. You must continue to suffer in your present abode. It's good for the soul. :rolleyes:

http://www.xe.com/ucc/

£400,000.00 = $699,591.99
OMG! Buy it yourself, dude. They wouldn't even let ME walk by it! :(

( I bookmarked that site. Thanks! )

;) Luv the bud can! ha Great choice in houses. Hey...tis only money right?

Who are these people that can afford this thing?????????????

tamihawk

I did go look at an appartment at the weekend, it was a 3 bedroom 3 bath place, with a terrace and no garden...BUT it looked out over the sea to The Needles...the cost was £320,000.a 3 bedroom Apt (Condo?) for half-Million dollars.. WOW england is indeed expensive..

How do people aver qualify for mortgage in england?..

I mean in the US.. 2 years working (with a college degree).. you can usually qualify for a 100-200k Mortgage..

what is the Mortgage/Housing Picture in Europe?

OMG! Buy it yourself, dude. They wouldn't even let ME walk by it! :(

( I bookmarked that site. Thanks! )
What would $700,000 get you in North Carolina, Eut?

a 3 bedroom Apt for half-Million dollars.. WOW england is indeed expensive..

How do people aver qualify for mortgage in england?..

I mean in the US.. 2 years working (with a college degree).. you can usually qualify for a 100-200k Mortgage..

what is the Mortgage/Housing Picture in Europe?
Houses are more expensive, but then the average wage is higher as well.

http://www.isleofwighthomes.com/propertyslideshow.aspx?t=1&p=88&i=1476

I have been a good girl all year and I would like it very much yes thank you...maybe the garden needs a bit of work, but meh...I can live with it.

or maybe this one? hmmm

http://www.isleofwighthomes.com/propertydetails.aspx?p=111
Neither of them is an underground bunker. So, no.

Neither of them is an underground bunker. So, no.Osama your mama!! :D

Osama your mama!! :D
Hey, you don't need to be a terrorist or Fuhrer to enjoy an underground bunker. Underground bunkers keep a nice temperature all year round, are very quiet, you don't need to match the curtains to the furniture, and are good to keep nosy neighbours at a distance.

What would $700,000 get you in North Carolina, Eut?
OMG! Hmmm. That would depend upon where you located the house. Some houses near downtown Raleigh or Greensboro which go for that much might not have more than three bedrooms, but around here, that would buy you a friggin' mansion! :)

What would $700,000 get youI found (thank you Internet) something real nice for my sister.. she made an offer. I think she is going to get it.

10 min from downtown Montreal... waterfront!!!

You can get one like this in Southern Pines ( VERY upscale town! ) for about $700,000:

http://househunt.org/cgibin/househunt/supermls/mls_prop_detail.cgi?mls_agent_id=hpiergallini&agent_id=phmls&property_id=118676


This one is in the town where I live. You can snag it for about $80,000:

http://www.realtor.com/FindHome/HomeListing.asp?snum=11&locallnk=yes&frm=byzip&mnbed=0&mnbath=0&mnprice=0&mxprice=99999999&js=off&pgnum=2&fid=so&stype=&mnsqft=&mls=xmls&areaid=27284&poe=realtor&zp=27284&sbint=&vtsort=&sorttype=&typ=1&typ=2&x=56&y=11&sid=065F4DACCC70C&snumxlid=1054109298&lnksrc=00001

This one is also in Kernersville, but it's well over $700,000:

http://www.realtor.com/FindHome/HomeListing.asp?snum=1&locallnk=yes&frm=byzip&mnbed=0&mnbath=0&mnprice=700000&mxprice=99999999&js=off&pgnum=1&fid=so&stype=&mnsqft=&mls=xmls&areaid=27284&poe=realtor&zp=27284&sbint=&vtsort=&sorttype=&typ=1&typ=2&x=22&y=6&sid=065F4EAF5489C&snumxlid=1055495588&lnksrc=00001

Location, location, location!

There don't seem to be any here in the $700,000 price range. :eek:

I have been a good girl all year

If you had been a naughty girl all year then I'd buy you the house.:p

IF ( big "if!" ) and when I get enough money, this is the sort of thing I want to do: http://www.applog.com/sales/lee_ridge_index.htm

If you had been a naughty girl all year then I'd buy you the house.:p
LOL! True, true! :D

You can get one like this in Southern Pines ( VERY upscale town! ) for about $700,000:

http://househunt.org/cgibin/househunt/supermls/mls_prop_detail.cgi?mls_agent_id=hpiergallini&agent_id=phmls&property_id=118676

hehe.. I like the Neighborhood Information link.. :cool:
http://www.househuntnews.com/neighbor/neighbor.php?zip=28387&agent_id=hpiergallini

median age 43.15
college graduates 37%
white collar 78%
blue collar 22%
no. of households 5,646
average family size 2.89
average household income $59,306
total crime 151
average January low temperature 30.9 F
average July High Temperature 89.2 F

hehe.. I like the Neighborhood Information link.. :cool:
http://www.househuntnews.com/neighbor/neighbor.php?zip=28387&agent_id=hpiergallini

median age 43.15
college graduates 37%
white collar 78%
blue collar 22%
no. of households 5,646
average family size 2.89
average household income $59,306
total crime 151
average January low temperature 30.9 F
average July High Temperature 89.2 F
Why?

Why?I you want to move in.. its very useful info..
(again... thank you Internet)

http://www.isleofwighthomes.com/propertyslideshow.aspx?t=1&p=88&i=1476

I have been a good girl all year and I would like it very much yes thank you...maybe the garden needs a bit of work, but meh...I can live with it.

or maybe this one? hmmm

http://www.isleofwighthomes.com/propertydetails.aspx?p=111

If only life was that easy, I would be the owner of California by now...

If only life was that easy...well it is.. (like they say) all you you have to do is be very-very Naugthy :D

I you want to move in.. its very useful info..
(again... thank you Internet)
Ah! Ok then.

I seriously doubt i would fit in with a neighborhood like that. My idea of a "good neighbor" is one who's about five miles away. :D

Ah! Ok then. hmm... (you look a bit surprised)
what did you think it was about?

hmm... (you look a bit surprised)
what did you think it was about?
It would never occur to me to wonder about most of those things. I thought you might be making an obscure funny. ;)

This is more my speed: http://www.applog.com/northpoint.htm :)

I thought you might be making an obscure funny. ;)nah.. besides You clearly stated it was NOT your neighborhood.

If I wanted to do "an obscure funny".. i would have picked it from the second one (the one you said i was your area)..

But I am not that "obscure" (If I ever did that kind of stunt.. would mean I have no class *shame*)

nah.. besides You clearly stated it was NOT your neigborhood.
I would go absolutely insane living in a neighborhood like that! Heh!

This is close to my ideal when situated in the center of about 100 acres: http://www.applog.com/floorplans/dogwood_II.pdf :D

I would go absolutely insane living in a neighborhood like that! Heh!

This is close to my ideal when situated in the center of about 100 acres: http://www.applog.com/floorplans/dogwood_II.pdf :D
There's Hell, then there's the suburbs. But even worse is lakefront property.

We started looking for a place around Blue Ridge or Toccoa ( both in Georgia for you folks that don't know geography) and were quite surpised at how overdeveloped it is around any desirable feature.

I really, really love this one, but given my status ( or lack thereof ) as a disabled veteran, it's more likely I'll be hit by lightning than ever be able to get one: http://www.applog.com/floorplans/montgomery.pdf

There's Hell, then there's the suburbs. But even worse is lakefront property.

We started looking for a place around Blue Ridge or Toccoa ( both in Georgia for you folks that don't know geography) and were quite surpised at how overdeveloped it is around any desirable feature.
Can you say "long-term housing boom," boys and girls? :)

If I ever did that kind of stunt.. would mean I have no class *shame*
Eut, you trust us (NS Forum) with a lot of your personal Life.. Your real name.. Your home.. Your Family pictures..

I would really hate it if some idiot here would ever try to use that(to get at you) on a debate... Specially if it was someone who (like 99% of us) are shielding his own info.

thas what I mean by "having no class."