401k loan for downpayment By justwantaniceplacetostay 84 comments, latest 4 months ago: KILLERJANE says Wait to do improvements if they cost $$$$$. If they are easy and cheap, do it first. Otherwise wait. Dont get googly eyed and spend away. Been there done that and could have...
Brown Cal Tax Plan and Prop 13 By justwantaniceplacetostay 39 comments, latest 1 year ago: They tried to increase property taxes in oakland this year by $80 and you wouldnt believe the public outrage that ensued. I believe this partly what led to the movement to recall the mayor.
Renting SFH versus Apt in upscale complex By justwantaniceplacetostay 9 comments, latest 1 year ago: justwantaniceplacetostay says Some of these complexes such as archstone and carlyle have the price changing on a daily basis based on some supply/demand system they look up. I was thinking it might be a mix...
Conflicted in the south bay By justwantaniceplacetostay 46 comments, latest 1 year ago: saywhatyouwill says Has my house lost 25k according to Zilllow? Yes. Have I spent $15k on repairs and improvements? Yes. How long I'll have to live here to break even: 7 or 8 years. Do...