backagain39
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How are young people going to afford to live here when the rentals are so HIGH?
Why are Rentals so HIGH????
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HillBillyChick
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They aren't -- one reason why I am building an addition on to my home this year. So my son and his girlfriend don't have to struggle just to pay rent.
BuddyLee
Football addict
Sacrifice. Most young people don't know the word.
backagain39
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Excellant idea!
backagain39
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Your kidding right? You can't sacrifice when there is nothing left............
punchbuggy
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Rentals are high because the market is down and....this is an expensive place to live too. Great you can add on!! My kids are home because they can't afford to live on their own although they'd like to. Glad I have a house big enough for everyone....for now anyway! Not sure how much longer we'll stay in the area. Haven't researched less expensive areas though....couldn't sell the house right now and make some profit if we wanted to! So many for sale!!!
BuddyLee
Football addict
It's not 'that' bad and if it is for you then move to somewhere where its not.
backagain39
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It is that bad..........add it up, rent (take a peek at the prices), gas, utilities, food, insurance, water, cable (ok that can wait), car payment or old car with maintenance.......
I know my kids can't do it and to be honest my daughter makes better than most her age but it's not like she has a killer paycheck.
HillBillyChick
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Do you have kids?
BuddyLee
Football addict
Then take the latter half of my aforementioned advice.:shrug:
I've looked around and have found decent places that won't break the bank.
backagain39
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WHERE?????
BuddyLee
Football addict
BuddyLee
Football addict
I'm not giving up my nest eggs.
Keep looking, they're out there.
backagain39
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BuddyLee
Football addict
How much are you looking to spend?
backagain39
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Not for me, I am moving to Central Virginia. My son doesn't want to move and my daughter is on the fence. If they stay they will have to find a place to live..............grandma is in the area but they both said NO WAY....
HillBillyChick
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When I first went out on my own, in 1984, I really had to struggle. My husband and I lived on bologna, eggs and veggies we grew ourselves. I learned alot and appreciate the things I have now and the things that I can afford. And one of those things is being able to help my kid so he does not have to struggle like that.
BuddyLee
Football addict
I appreciate that but if you're not willing to pay your kid's way then they may have to struggle at some point; even if its miniscule compared to your past experience.
HillBillyChick
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He pays his bills, and one of those is 'rent' to me - for his portion of utilities. I am nice but not stupid! LOL. But there is no way he could afford a decent place to live, and keep up with utilities, and insurance and EAT.
backagain39
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We all had to struggle at some point but when there is not enough money there to even attempt to try then there is a problem....unless my kids live with a bunch of thier friends and as we all know that doesn't work for long.