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Pete

Pete

Repete
Patch Tuesday said:
Gee Pete, wouldn't that depend on when you bought the house? If you bought it in 1999 - 2001 range and got the 130% increase, you're doing great. If you bought it in 2005 and took the 15% loss, and the prices are continuing to fall, not to mention that you have to pay another 10% cost to get rid of the house, then I wouldn't say you're doing so well. Would you?

:popcorn:
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Only if you bought in 2005 and were looking to sell right now after only 2 years, which most people do not do.
 
Vince

Vince

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Chasey_Lane said:
I unplug some appliances during the day (night lights, toaster, coffee pot) and the fans switch to off, too. Lately I've been leaving the windows open and if I have the air on, it's at a constant 75 degrees. We're not at home during the day and in the evenings we always have things planned. I hate SMECO!! :bawl:
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I am expecting another increase from SMECO. They have to recoup the money they spent putting new meters on all the homes.
 
Chasey_Lane

Chasey_Lane

Salt Life
Vince said:
I am expecting another increase from SMECO. They have to recoup the money they spent putting new meters on all the homes.
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Don't forget about MetCom's increase, too. Those of us who do actually pay have to pick up the slack for those that don't. :lol:
 
sockgirl77

sockgirl77

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What is the welfare rate in southern Maryland now? I could not imagine being able to afford $1500 per month in rent, $200+ in electric, the astronomical daycare rates, and the various other living expenses. :yikes:
 
Chasey_Lane

Chasey_Lane

Salt Life
sockgirl77 said:
What is the welfare rate in southern Maryland now? I could not imagine being able to afford $1500 per month in rent, $200+ in electric, the astronomical daycare rates, and the various other living expenses. :yikes:
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Don't forget cable, cell phones (we have 4), lunches, gas, vehicle maintenance, softball, swimming, school tuition, text books and Christmas on the way...:faint: :lol:
 
Nanny Pam

Nanny Pam

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Vince said:
I am expecting another increase from SMECO. They have to recoup the money they spent putting new meters on all the homes.
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Try a 59% increase! :yikes: It went up on May 1st. Now that's just crazy!
"Delmarva Power announced last week that rates for residential customers would increase 59 percent on May 1, when the deregulation cap expires."

www.newszap.com
 
sockgirl77

sockgirl77

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Chasey_Lane said:
Don't forget cable, cell phones (we have 4), lunches, gas, vehicle maintenance, softball, swimming, school tuition, text books and Christmas on the way...:faint: :lol:
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Yeah, cannot forget all of those. I don't think gas is any cheaper down here. Currently it is $2.75 per gallon but it will be going up on Friday for Biketoberfest.

I will say that MD will never be an option for me again. Our bills are less than half of what we were paying up there. We are moving next year but the cost/quality of living is what is weighing our decision. We have to move out of Florida but are still tossing between Louisiana and Texas.
 
vraiblonde

vraiblonde

Board Mommy
PREMO Member
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somdrenter said:
Great find. But it's one out of a hundred in the Great Mills area. Take your pick.
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And most of them are REALLY cute :yay:

But you and Patch go ahead and wait. The market will rebound soon and housing prices will go up. Then you can pay more and feel like you've really made an investment.
 
somdrenter

somdrenter

Sorry, I'm not Patch...
vraiblonde said:
And most of them are REALLY cute :yay:

But you and Patch go ahead and wait. The market will rebound soon and housing prices will go up. Then you can pay more and feel like you've really made an investment.
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I’m in no hurry to buy. Plenty of homes to choose from, no need to worry about bidding wars. You can take your time and shop around.

What market indicators do you see that indicates that the market will rebound soon?
 
vraiblonde

vraiblonde

Board Mommy
PREMO Member
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Patch Tuesday said:
She's been using it to make economic predictions ever since...
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I also predicted nothing would come of the Y2K scare, when everyone was running around like loose screws and the media was predicting we'd all die.

I also predicted that SARS, bird flu, ebola, anthrax and whatever else was supposed to kill us all, wouldn't.

:smile:

So far my track record for predictions is pretty good. Especially when the "scare" is generated by media hysteria, designed to get lower-intelligence types all riled up.
 
somdrenter

somdrenter

Sorry, I'm not Patch...
vraiblonde said:
So far my track record for predictions is pretty good. Especially when the "scare" is generated by media hysteria, designed to get lower-intelligence types all riled up.
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So I take that as you have no market indicators you wish to divulge?

As far as the media is concerned, they’re just describing the water. The problems started years ago and they are just now catching up. Make no mistake, they are taking advantage of the situation however, news reports will taper off soon as it is now old news, but the problems will still play out for the next few years.
 
vraiblonde

vraiblonde

Board Mommy
PREMO Member
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Here's another prediction - ready?

In 15 years, I'll still be living in my house, which will be paid off by then, and I will have neither a mortgage nor a rent payment. :yay:
 
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