Re: House

lgfan · ‎10-19-2012

@Stray wrote:
We lived in a Condo which we rented when we were newly weds. We bought a house about two years later & lived in it a long time. When, we were preparing to retire, we decided we didn’t want the excess burden that home owners face as they age. We had no mortgage & sold our home & purchased a unit in a very nice condo community with elevators, great amenities, pet friendly & lovely neighbors. We never regretted it & it’s been a positive experience for this time in our lives. Yes, I loved many things about owning our own home but at our age, we love living in a condominium community.

Btw, a one bedroom condominium, today, in our area sells for $350,000 to $400,000. We purchased at $138,000 back in 2000. So it’s not an indicator of wealth if you live in a home. I’m sure Jen was speaking of decorating & having more space to do so not bragging about having a house. Your needs change. When it was just her, an apartment suited her needs & she saved money. When she married, she probably wanted room for visiting family or maybe a business space?

I agree with you about the condominium experience. I have a two bedroom condominium and I purchased it in 2001 for around the same price you bought yours. My condominium has also gone up in value over the years. If I wanted to buy it today I would not be able to afford it. I didn't see it as bragging when Jen said that she has a house now instead of an apartment. She was just stating a fact.

Love to Run · ‎03-22-2012

@Bella2022 wrote:
@Love my grandkids wrote:
@Bella2022 Who cares? Your post makes no sense.
Yes it does you don't get it she wants to let us know get it 🤪

@Bella2022 I think you may be projecting here.

"The good thing about Science is that it's true, whether or not you believe in it."
Neil deGrasse Tyson

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

@Foxxee wrote:
@Bella2022

In reply to the many who don't see the difference between a house and apartment. I suppose it depends on what is important to each one of us.

Yes, for me, there is a huge difference between an apartment and a house.

You eventually own or do own the house and land. It's a savings account since they usually increase in value.

I know someone who purchased a house in 1994 for $54,000 in Texas. That house just sold for $275,000. All they did was paint, replace the floors and roof when they moved out. New kitchen appliances.

Also, apartment renters must put up with neighbors who can be very troublesome.

Often there are strict rules for pet ownership.

Renters must live with landlords' rules and rent increases.  Paying rent feels like you are losing money and you are.

Many people live in apartments that they own and many people live in houses that they rent.

It really doesn't make a difference which type of housing someone prefers. One type is not any better than another.

Puppy Lips · ‎05-09-2010

@Caaareful Shopper wrote:
I would find it very hard to believe that someone doesn't already know the difference between all the pros & cons of an apartment vs. a house.

The OP's implied impressions, over several of their subsequent posts on the issue, seemed to indicate a "less than" or "lower than" attitude about living in an apartment.

Not all apartment living is the same. Not all house living is the same.

I own my apartment. My son owns his apartment. I'm at the age I never want to take care of a lawn or deal with a broken garage door, sewer problems, gutters, roof tiles, siding, mold in the basement, or any of the other issues I dealt with when I had a single family house. Neighbors? I know I have them, but I can count on one hand the number of times I hear or see them in a month (except the times I walk my dog and see the other dogs walking their owners at the same time ). We have a resort-size pool and amenities about 100 yards from my apartment.

I never make blanket statements about where or how anyone lives.

@Caaareful Shopper "Owning" an apartment always confused me, lol. Is that just in NYC that you can own an apartment? Because where I grew up, apartments were for renting only. Condominiums were for owning and renting. What is the difference between a condo and an apartment?

Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else. Margaret Mead

JoyFilled Warrior · ‎09-02-2022

Apartment? - House?

I've lived in Both-

Six of One - - Half Dozen of Another.

(But interesting opinions)

"Don’t forget to be kind to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!" TLB

Puppy Lips · ‎05-09-2010

@Tori3569 wrote:
@Puppy Lips wrote:
I don’t follow any hosts on Facebook. If Jen is bragging about her new life and additional wealth on Facebook, then that is a real turn off and I would un follow her immediately. I do remember her talking about financial struggles in the past. Didn’t she own a clothing store in California? The way she talked about all of it and that time in her life, I got the impression she may have filed bankruptcy. I don’t know for sure and that was a long time ago. I don’t care where any of them live and how many houses that have. None of my business and I am not impressed. I certainly would not take life coach lessons from Jen or health advice from Kristin. The host’s only value to me is showing what they are selling on QVC, and sometimes they don’t even do that very well.

This had nothing to do with Facebook, or Jen//Kirsten giving anyone life advice. You're inferring a lot from this one post.

It started because the OP felt Jen hosting a Christmas decor show and referring to the fact that she now has a house instead of an apartment. The OP felt she was bragging about it because she had been living in an apartment.

@Tori3569 I wasn't replying to your post or anyone's really. I was just stating that I don't care to know anything personal about the hosts, where they live, if they are married, kids, etc., and I certainly do not look to them about health, life, being over 50, etc. If a host is bragging or talking too much about anything not related to what they are selling, I turn them off.

Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else. Margaret Mead

FiddleDeeDee · ‎03-06-2020

Why does it matter what type of abode she resides in? Someone isn't a better person just because of the type of housing they have. Color me confused.

*Four Seasons once again*

Sage04 · ‎07-10-2011

@manny2 wrote:
@Trinity11 wrote:
@Bella2022 wrote:
@Caaareful Shopper wrote:
Weird post. Perhaps the OP can elaborate on their point.

Yes, Jennifer lived in an apartment. Then she moved into her then fiancè/now husband's house. Nothing unique or interesting about that.
She had to make it known
Yes, she is telling us how to "manifest" what we want in life. Her dream was marriage to a rich man who could provide her with a house and many trips. She is now a life coach and something about her asking if people want to join her on a trip to Italy? She claims with her manifesting a husband, she can teach you the same.🤪😆🤪 Can't make this stuff up @Bella2022 .

Manifest? @Trinity11 When she told the story of seeing his picture, and bio. She went after him. She initiated the date. That same night. He was surprised.

Let’s see what happens when the initial euphoria stage changes to normal. No, you can't make this stuff up.

@manny2 first time I'm reading this. If I were to do something like that, no one would ever know. And she thinks it's a good thing to announce it? Wow!! Years ago there would be a special name for her.

lgfan · ‎10-19-2012

@Puppy Lips wrote:
@Caaareful Shopper wrote:
I would find it very hard to believe that someone doesn't already know the difference between all the pros & cons of an apartment vs. a house.

The OP's implied impressions, over several of their subsequent posts on the issue, seemed to indicate a "less than" or "lower than" attitude about living in an apartment.

Not all apartment living is the same. Not all house living is the same.

I own my apartment. My son owns his apartment. I'm at the age I never want to take care of a lawn or deal with a broken garage door, sewer problems, gutters, roof tiles, siding, mold in the basement, or any of the other issues I dealt with when I had a single family house. Neighbors? I know I have them, but I can count on one hand the number of times I hear or see them in a month (except the times I walk my dog and see the other dogs walking their owners at the same time ). We have a resort-size pool and amenities about 100 yards from my apartment.

I never make blanket statements about where or how anyone lives.

@Caaareful Shopper "Owning" an apartment always confused me, lol. Is that just in NYC that you can own an apartment? Because where I grew up, apartments were for renting only. Condominiums were for owning and renting. What is the difference between a condo and an apartment?

In New York they are not called condominiums they are called apartments. It is the same thing.

Lakelife62 · ‎05-09-2023

Its not easy being green.

She manifested by taking the risks needed to bring the things she wanted into her life. Manifesting is not magical. It takes action and thought. The days of sitting on your hands, being afraid to make a move because you're afraid of what others might say (look at the judgement/jealousy here) or you're afraid to fail, afraid of rejection, are over. Its a whole new world for women and I'm here for it

I don't follow Jen, but occasionally see some FB posts and she looks to be living her best life. We only get one. More power to her!