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@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 Smiley Happy).  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?

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Apartment?  -  House?

 

I've lived in Both-

 

Six of One - - Half Dozen of Another.

 

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(But interesting opinions)

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@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.

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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.

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@manny2 wrote:

@Trinity11 wrote:

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@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.

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@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 Smiley Happy).  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.

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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!

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@Puppy Lips 

Condo is a piece of real estate in a building.  The owner of the condo actually owns the unit (walls, floors) and registers its title like it was a house.  They do not own the common areas.  The owner of a condo can typically rent it out.  Of course, some condos have HOAs, as do houses, and are subject to the HOA rules.  HOAs typically govern lawns and the outward appearance of the properties.

 

An apartment is leased, whether a co-op or a rental.  Co-op owners own shares (stock) in the company that owns the building.  Renters just have a lease, no shares.

 

Both co-op owners and renters are subject to the lease terms, the rules of the building owner and any restrictions imposed by law.  Co-op owners/leaseholders typivally are restricted in the sale of their shares and lease, or subleasing, which is typically subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of the company that owns the building.  That is why you sometimes hear that certain celebrities were denied purchase in a co-op.  Condos are not subject to these restrictions.  Co-ops are preferred by some because of the ability to keep people out.  Condos are more easily transferable or leased out.

 

I think Co-ops are more common in NYC, but condos and apartment buildings are everywhere.

 

Where do you live that you have not been exposed to apartments and condos?

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@Lakelife62 

 

but occasionally see some FB posts and she looks to be living her best life

 

Don't most people look like that on FB?  I'm not on FB, nor do I look at it but my husband is/does.  When he tells me some incredible story, I ask where he got that information.  If he says FB, I stop listening.

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@lgfan  Condos and apartments are not the same thing legally.  Maybe you mean in other ways.