Comments on: Flexo’s First Giveaway http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/02/20/flexos-first-giveaway/ A premiere personal finance blog, established 2003. Within, Flexo discusses his own experiences with money, and he and other authors comment on a wide range of personal finance topics. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:50:42 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: dkuklewicz http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/02/20/flexos-first-giveaway/#comment-186125 dkuklewicz Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:23:42 +0000 http://wp.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=891#comment-186125 I am excited to even think about owning my own house. I think it would be a really great asset. I also would like my daughter to actually have aplace she can call home. Eventually this home would become her home. these thoughts make me smile. :) I have many more reasons why I would buy my own but making my family happy is my best reason. Thank you. dkuklewicz I am excited to even think about owning my own house. I think it would be a really great asset. I also would like my daughter to actually have aplace she can call home. Eventually this home would become her home. these thoughts make me smile. :) I have many more reasons why I would buy my own but making my family happy is my best reason. Thank you. dkuklewicz

]]> By: Flexo http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/02/20/flexos-first-giveaway/#comment-1892 Flexo Wed, 01 Mar 2006 02:20:31 +0000 http://wp.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=891#comment-1892 Thanks to everyone who posted their stories! I've <a href="http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/02/28/and_the_winner_is" rel="nofollow">announced the winner</a>. Thanks to everyone who posted their stories! I’ve announced the winner.

]]> By: Campbell Chiang http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/02/20/flexos-first-giveaway/#comment-1891 Campbell Chiang Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:47:27 +0000 http://wp.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=891#comment-1891 I have the pleasure of living in Manhattan, where the real estate is insanely expensive. On the other hand, rents aren't much cheaper. As soon as I get the down payment together, I'm going to start looking for a place and build some equity. I have the pleasure of living in Manhattan, where the real estate is insanely expensive. On the other hand, rents aren’t much cheaper. As soon as I get the down payment together, I’m going to start looking for a place and build some equity.

]]> By: Jon http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/02/20/flexos-first-giveaway/#comment-1890 Jon Mon, 27 Feb 2006 06:10:15 +0000 http://wp.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=891#comment-1890 In the market I live in right now the market is in favor of renting. But in the marriage I live in the nesting instinct in my wife doesn't seem to take care too much about the numbers. So I'll probably be buying in the near future whether I can afford it or not ;) In the market I live in right now the market is in favor of renting. But in the marriage I live in the nesting instinct in my wife doesn’t seem to take care too much about the numbers. So I’ll probably be buying in the near future whether I can afford it or not ;)

]]> By: Emily http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/02/20/flexos-first-giveaway/#comment-1889 Emily Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:26:39 +0000 http://wp.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=891#comment-1889 I am saving for a down payment because I am tired of being awakened at night by the guy in the apartment above mine having sex. He is young and energetic and it just goes on and on and on. Even on weeknights. I am so ready for a *detached* home of my own. I am saving for a down payment because I am tired of being awakened at night by the guy in the apartment above mine having sex. He is young and energetic and it just goes on and on and on. Even on weeknights. I am so ready for a *detached* home of my own.

]]> By: Michael Yarmolinsky http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/02/20/flexos-first-giveaway/#comment-1888 Michael Yarmolinsky Fri, 24 Feb 2006 05:35:15 +0000 http://wp.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=891#comment-1888 I am a college student and am considering purchasing a house, along with some others as an investment. I really am just concered as I really have never done anything like this before, and really could use a book to go over the basics with. Just in case you were wondering... the house would be near a college and the mortgage would be paid with the monthly rent being collected. I am a college student and am considering purchasing a house, along with some others as an investment. I really am just concered as I really have never done anything like this before, and really could use a book to go over the basics with.

Just in case you were wondering… the house would be near a college and the mortgage would be paid with the monthly rent being collected.

]]> By: FMF http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/02/20/flexos-first-giveaway/#comment-1887 FMF Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:01:19 +0000 http://wp.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=891#comment-1887 Did I win yet? Did I win yet?

]]> By: Donald http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/02/20/flexos-first-giveaway/#comment-1886 Donald Thu, 23 Feb 2006 22:49:55 +0000 http://wp.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=891#comment-1886 Buying the first home is not easy, especially in this high-priced market. I don't have much room to make mistakes. I would like to learn more from this book. Buying the first home is not easy, especially in this high-priced market. I don’t have much room to make mistakes. I would like to learn more from this book.

]]> By: FMF http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/02/20/flexos-first-giveaway/#comment-1885 FMF Thu, 23 Feb 2006 21:51:58 +0000 http://wp.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=891#comment-1885 Pick me!!!!!!!!!! Pick me!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Jayfer http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/02/20/flexos-first-giveaway/#comment-1884 Jayfer Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:44:29 +0000 http://wp.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=891#comment-1884 I'm already a homeowner, but I'm trying to convince one of my friends to buy a condo instead of renting from another friend. I want to win this book, so I can give it to her. She's tired of hearing my arguments. Maybe she'll listen to an 'expert' instead. I’m already a homeowner, but I’m trying to convince one of my friends to buy a condo instead of renting from another friend. I want to win this book, so I can give it to her. She’s tired of hearing my arguments. Maybe she’ll listen to an ‘expert’ instead.

]]> By: Empty Spaces http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/02/20/flexos-first-giveaway/#comment-1883 Empty Spaces Thu, 23 Feb 2006 11:14:30 +0000 http://wp.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=891#comment-1883 Hey I'd like to win! enter my name in the drawing. Hey I’d like to win! enter my name in the drawing.

]]> By: meesh http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/02/20/flexos-first-giveaway/#comment-1882 meesh Thu, 23 Feb 2006 03:06:25 +0000 http://wp.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=891#comment-1882 I'm one of those renters who are kicking themselves for not buying in 2002. Back then, the townhouse that I was renting was practically offered to us by the owner for $175K now it is worth $325K. The problem now is that with the rising home prices and the median price of a single family home in Hawaii is now about $625K(!) I'm finding it next to impossible of living in paradise (Hawaii). I've read all of Bach's books and I hope to scrape up a down payment in a few years. I’m one of those renters who are kicking themselves for not buying in 2002. Back then, the townhouse that I was renting was practically offered to us by the owner for $175K now it is worth $325K. The problem now is that with the rising home prices and the median price of a single family home in Hawaii is now about $625K(!) I’m finding it next to impossible of living in paradise (Hawaii). I’ve read all of Bach’s books and I hope to scrape up a down payment in a few years.

]]> By: Dave http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/02/20/flexos-first-giveaway/#comment-1881 Dave Thu, 23 Feb 2006 01:34:52 +0000 http://wp.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=891#comment-1881 I'm looking into buying a home for many reasons. The first one that comes to mind is simply that it would be a good investment. Secondly, Acton is just awesome. :-) I’m looking into buying a home for many reasons. The first one that comes to mind is simply that it would be a good investment. Secondly, Acton is just awesome. :-)

]]> By: Nick http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/02/20/flexos-first-giveaway/#comment-1880 Nick Thu, 23 Feb 2006 01:09:24 +0000 http://wp.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=891#comment-1880 If ... I don't win this book ... I won't have a roof over my head ... just the noisy fourth floor neighbors in this apartment building! *sniff* If … I don’t win this book … I won’t have a roof over my head … just the noisy fourth floor neighbors in this apartment building! *sniff*

]]> By: Mike B. http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/02/20/flexos-first-giveaway/#comment-1879 Mike B. Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:40:35 +0000 http://wp.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=891#comment-1879 I'm interested in buying my first home for a number of reasons. Like many other commenters, I too have grown tired of paying someone else’s mortgage. More importantly though, I want to own my own home so that my three year old son has a place to play outside that is more than just common space between multi-story apartment buildings. I'm currently saving a down payment and I am really looking forward to attaining the "American Dream". I’m interested in buying my first home for a number of reasons. Like many other commenters, I too have grown tired of paying someone else’s mortgage. More importantly though, I want to own my own home so that my three year old son has a place to play outside that is more than just common space between multi-story apartment buildings. I’m currently saving a down payment and I am really looking forward to attaining the “American Dream”.

]]> By: Brian http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/02/20/flexos-first-giveaway/#comment-1878 Brian Wed, 22 Feb 2006 03:50:07 +0000 http://wp.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=891#comment-1878 I'm buying a first home because I'm sick of paying a solid majority of what a mortgage payment would be in rent and watch that money evaporate each month. My job kept me too mobile to buy a house until just recently...but I have almost enough for a downpayment now...very exciting :-) I’m buying a first home because I’m sick of paying a solid majority of what a mortgage payment would be in rent and watch that money evaporate each month. My job kept me too mobile to buy a house until just recently…but I have almost enough for a downpayment now…very exciting :-)

]]> By: Eric http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/02/20/flexos-first-giveaway/#comment-1877 Eric Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:22:47 +0000 http://wp.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=891#comment-1877 It took me a long time to 'find myself'. I won't tell the story of my life here but will just say I now have many firm goals for the near future and for the long term. Buying my first house is one of those goals. I expect to start the process in 6 to 9 months and will be reading this and other books on the subject. I will go to a bookstore or library to read it but if I can get a copy for free then huzzah to that! It took me a long time to ‘find myself’. I won’t tell the story of my life here but will just say I now have many firm goals for the near future and for the long term. Buying my first house is one of those goals. I expect to start the process in 6 to 9 months and will be reading this and other books on the subject. I will go to a bookstore or library to read it but if I can get a copy for free then huzzah to that!

]]> By: Doobie http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/02/20/flexos-first-giveaway/#comment-1876 Doobie Tue, 21 Feb 2006 22:43:03 +0000 http://wp.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=891#comment-1876 ....besides, this is a personal finance blog...what's better to personal finance than a freeb with no strings attached? ….besides, this is a personal finance blog…what’s better to personal finance than a freeb with no strings attached?

]]> By: Doobie http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/02/20/flexos-first-giveaway/#comment-1875 Doobie Tue, 21 Feb 2006 22:41:23 +0000 http://wp.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=891#comment-1875 First, second, eighth, who cares? Keep the freebies coming! :) First, second, eighth, who cares? Keep the freebies coming! :)

]]> By: Ravi http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/02/20/flexos-first-giveaway/#comment-1874 Ravi Tue, 21 Feb 2006 05:46:40 +0000 http://wp.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=891#comment-1874 Hi Flexo, Though i am not buying a new home, thats a good bargain for reviewing a book. Ravi Hi Flexo,

Though i am not buying a new home, thats a good bargain for reviewing a book.

Ravi

]]> By: John http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/02/20/flexos-first-giveaway/#comment-1873 John Mon, 20 Feb 2006 22:04:16 +0000 http://wp.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=891#comment-1873 I'm interested in purchasing a new home because I think its a great long term investment, plus I can rent out the extra space to my friends! I’m interested in purchasing a new home because I think its a great long term investment, plus I can rent out the extra space to my friends!

]]> By: Matt http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/02/20/flexos-first-giveaway/#comment-1872 Matt Mon, 20 Feb 2006 20:42:34 +0000 http://wp.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=891#comment-1872 I'm considering purchase a new home because I'm tired of making someone else (landlords) rich. I've also recently acquired a new four-legged housemate who would benefit from a patch of grass to do his business on. I’m considering purchase a new home because I’m tired of making someone else (landlords) rich. I’ve also recently acquired a new four-legged housemate who would benefit from a patch of grass to do his business on.

]]> By: Easy E http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/02/20/flexos-first-giveaway/#comment-1871 Easy E Mon, 20 Feb 2006 20:39:09 +0000 http://wp.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=891#comment-1871 I'm 23 years old and live with 2 roommates in an apartment that we rent. I'm considering buying my first home because I'm tired of giving away my money. I like the idea of investing in a home for the future and building a large asset for myself. I'd love to get a copy of the book if it is as good as you say it is. I’m 23 years old and live with 2 roommates in an apartment that we rent. I’m considering buying my first home because I’m tired of giving away my money. I like the idea of investing in a home for the future and building a large asset for myself. I’d love to get a copy of the book if it is as good as you say it is.

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