http://consumerismcommentary.disqus.com/NoneenMon, 11 Jun 2007 11:49:44 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/06/08/my-expenses-will-climb-in-less-than-one-month/#comment-21307202<p>congratulations flexo! sounds like a really good decision.</p><p>a couple years ago i moved into a more expensive but much nicer apt and even my health improved (the crappy place before the nicer one was incredibly drafty for one thing...). no regrets.</p>ibMon, 11 Jun 2007 11:49:44 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/06/08/my-expenses-will-climb-in-less-than-one-month/#comment-21307201<p>You're going to love this move! Having yout own washer and dryer is such a great convenience that you will never want to go without again. Same for the extra space!</p><p>Your energy bills will go up - more space equals more room to heat/cool. You will also have to pay for the energy for washing/drying clothes.</p><p>But your quality of life goes up, and isn't that what it's all about? :)</p>PatrickSun, 10 Jun 2007 11:14:30 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/06/08/my-expenses-will-climb-in-less-than-one-month/#comment-21307200<p>$1425, is not the same as a mortgage. As you said HOA fees, taxes and fees you are really paying maybe $200 more a month.<br>As long as your rent is comfortable enough for you to handle and still pay everyday expenses, kudos to you!</p>L. Marie JosephFri, 08 Jun 2007 18:57:09 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/06/08/my-expenses-will-climb-in-less-than-one-month/#comment-21307199<p>Sounds like a nice place! Personally, I would shell out the money for the pool and gym.</p><p>Also, there's nothing wrong with getting a U-haul and DIY the moving... unless you are under a serious time constraint. I'm one of those that moves 4-5 boxes at a time.</p>savvyFri, 08 Jun 2007 15:32:51 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/06/08/my-expenses-will-climb-in-less-than-one-month/#comment-21307198<p>You can always go to home depot and hire some help. There are always people outside home depot looking for temp work like this.</p><p>Of course, you need to be comfortable with this.</p><p>They're mainly grunt work to help you carry your heavy stuff. You would still need to get a moving truck (U-Haul).</p>J2RFri, 08 Jun 2007 14:33:19 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/06/08/my-expenses-will-climb-in-less-than-one-month/#comment-21307195<p>Flexo, that is one expensive place to live! I'm building a 2 story with garage for the same price that it would cost to have a condo in your area!</p>MillionDollarJourney.comFri, 08 Jun 2007 12:10:03 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/06/08/my-expenses-will-climb-in-less-than-one-month/#comment-21307194<p>$1MJ: I live neat Princeton, NJ. The best I could do around here for a $1,400/mo mortgage payment is a condo (in an outlying area), and then still have at least $600/mo in added fees (taxes, insurance, maintenance/association), plus a rate that low would require a 20% downpayment, which I don't quite have.</p><p>Boston Gal: Thanks... yes, I'm getting older, thanks for reminding me. :&gt;</p><p>Dong: It's in the budget as long as my alternative stream of income keeps coming. Otherwise I could end up in trouble. :-/</p>Harlan LandesFri, 08 Jun 2007 10:13:37 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/06/08/my-expenses-will-climb-in-less-than-one-month/#comment-21307193<p>Yeah - nothing wrong with treating yourself to nicer place as long as it's in budget. And, I'm completely with you on the movers. Last year was the first year I hired people rather then getting a crew of my friends to help. After a certain age, it's hard to ask friends who's bodies are breaking down to help with a move....</p>dongFri, 08 Jun 2007 08:41:42 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/06/08/my-expenses-will-climb-in-less-than-one-month/#comment-21307192<p>Upgrading to a space with your own washer/dryer?! You will never go back to living without them again :) In fact, now you will be spoiled having them on the same level as your bedroom - makes life just that much easier.</p><p>A 58% jump in housing costs will take a bit of budget adjusting, but as you have learned, as you get a bit older and start to acquire a bit more upgrading your living situation starts to become more of a priority.</p><p>Good Luck with your move and enjoy all that new space (and the larger home office deduction for that alternate income!)</p>Boston GalFri, 08 Jun 2007 08:23:53 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/06/08/my-expenses-will-climb-in-less-than-one-month/#comment-21307191<p>Flexo, where are you from? Could you find a house with a mortgage payment of around $1400/mo?</p>MillionDollarJourney.comFri, 08 Jun 2007 08:07:00 -0000