Comments on: Poll: You win the lottery tomorrow. What’s the earliest you buy a house in the Seattle area? http://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/ local real estate news, statistics, and commentary without the sales spin. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:50:20 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: TheDexterhttp://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-29273 TheDexter Tue, 06 Nov 2007 10:20:17 +0000 http://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-29273 Won the lottery? If you know anything at all, you are buying in Montenegro. As far as Seattle, you will park cash in Mason County/Hood Canal or buy land outside of Zillah, Yakima and Prosser. Or, you will blow it like so many lottery winners do anyway.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('29273','TheDexter',''); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('29273','TheDexter','Won the lottery? If you know anything at all, you are buying in Montenegro. As far as Seattle, you will park cash in Mason County\/Hood Canal or buy land outside of Zillah, Yakima and Prosser. Or, you will blow it like so many lottery winners do anyway.',''); return false;">Quote</a></div> Won the lottery? If you know anything at all, you are buying in Montenegro. As far as Seattle, you will park cash in Mason County/Hood Canal or buy land outside of Zillah, Yakima and Prosser. Or, you will blow it like so many lottery winners do anyway.
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]]> By: old timerhttp://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28814 old timer Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:42:23 +0000 http://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28814 I'm assuming the lottery is a Mega-Millions type in which case, I'd wait a bit for my Seattle purchase but my SoCal buy would be as soon as the check cleared! Yep, I'd really like to have a summer home and a winter home. Call me piggie.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('28814','old timer',''); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('28814','old timer','I\'m assuming the lottery is a Mega-Millions type in which case, I\'d wait a bit for my Seattle purchase but my SoCal buy would be as soon as the check cleared!\r\nYep, I\'d really like to have a summer home and a winter home.\r\nCall me piggie.',''); return false;">Quote</a></div> I’m assuming the lottery is a Mega-Millions type in which case, I’d wait a bit for my Seattle purchase but my SoCal buy would be as soon as the check cleared!
Yep, I’d really like to have a summer home and a winter home.
Call me piggie.
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]]> By: ferberhttp://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28804 ferber Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:42:11 +0000 http://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28804 We are currently renting what it would be nice to call a fixer. If we won the lottery, no matter how much, the plan is to buy this house from the landlord and fix it up so we could either sell or use it as our home base for world travel. (that last is assuming we won mega millions and not just a little 1 or 2 million)<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('28804','ferber',''); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('28804','ferber','We are currently renting what it would be nice to call a fixer. If we won the lottery, no matter how much, the plan is to buy this house from the landlord and fix it up so we could either sell or use it as our home base for world travel. (that last is assuming we won mega millions and not just a little 1 or 2 million)',''); return false;">Quote</a></div> We are currently renting what it would be nice to call a fixer. If we won the lottery, no matter how much, the plan is to buy this house from the landlord and fix it up so we could either sell or use it as our home base for world travel. (that last is assuming we won mega millions and not just a little 1 or 2 million)
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]]> By: on topichttp://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28791 on topic Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:22:52 +0000 http://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28791 even with just 1 million after taxes, you could comfortably live on the interest in most places in the world, assuming the $ doesn't continue its devaluation trend indefinitely.i think i'd travel and do "engineers without borders" types of projects, maybe set up a small rural energy consulting company in Boliviano sense sitting around rich and bored in Seattle. why live with the rain and traffic if you don't need to?wow. that is a bit too introspective for a monday morning.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('28791','on topic',''); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('28791','on topic','even with just 1 million after taxes, you could comfortably live on the interest in most places in the world, assuming the $ doesn\'t continue its devaluation trend indefinitely.\r\n\r\ni think i\'d travel and do \"engineers without borders\" types of projects, maybe set up a small rural energy consulting company in Bolivia\r\n\r\nno sense sitting around rich and bored in Seattle. why live with the rain and traffic if you don\'t need to?\r\n\r\nwow. that is a bit too introspective for a monday morning.',''); return false;">Quote</a></div> even with just 1 million after taxes, you could comfortably live on the interest in most places in the world, assuming the $ doesn’t continue its devaluation trend indefinitely.

i think i’d travel and do “engineers without borders” types of projects, maybe set up a small rural energy consulting company in Bolivia

no sense sitting around rich and bored in Seattle. why live with the rain and traffic if you don’t need to?

wow. that is a bit too introspective for a monday morning.

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]]> By: what goes up comes downhttp://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28786 what goes up comes down Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:28:35 +0000 http://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28786 I wonder if this is are very own Elizabeth Rhodes? Hmmm, is Lizzie selling --- http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AaMXDNi3ZNWG2<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('28786','what goes up comes down',''); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('28786','what goes up comes down','I wonder if this is are very own Elizabeth Rhodes? Hmmm, is Lizzie selling --- http:\/\/share.shutterfly.com\/action\/welcome?sid=8AaMXDNi3ZNWG2',''); return false;">Quote</a></div> I wonder if this is are very own Elizabeth Rhodes? Hmmm, is Lizzie selling — http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AaMXDNi3ZNWG2
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]]> By: Kimehttp://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28784 Kime Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:11:25 +0000 http://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28784 We just downsized to a much smaller home because the kids are mostly grown and moving out of the house. We especially chose this home because we feel it is just right to live in for the rest of our lives, and I have planted a lot of fruit trees that I want to eat the fruit of in the years to come. There is no way we would sell just because we had more money, but we will do some remodeling in a couple of years.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('28784','Kime',''); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('28784','Kime','We just downsized to a much smaller home because the kids are mostly grown and moving out of the house. We especially chose this home because we feel it is just right to live in for the rest of our lives, and I have planted a lot of fruit trees that I want to eat the fruit of in the years to come. There is no way we would sell just because we had more money, but we will do some remodeling in a couple of years.',''); return false;">Quote</a></div> We just downsized to a much smaller home because the kids are mostly grown and moving out of the house. We especially chose this home because we feel it is just right to live in for the rest of our lives, and I have planted a lot of fruit trees that I want to eat the fruit of in the years to come. There is no way we would sell just because we had more money, but we will do some remodeling in a couple of years.
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]]> By: what goes up comes downhttp://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28782 what goes up comes down Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:36:22 +0000 http://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28782 Like everything else it depends on the amount of dollars we are talking when it comes to the winnings. 50m buy now who cares about a lose 1m wait for a year or two and buy it on the cheap.Just like the people looking to sell now, it is all about the price -- if they get it through their noggins the boom is over, price right they will sale, if they read Elizabeth Rhodes' crap they will think this spring the sellers market will return and they will get screwed, which will be kind of funny to watch.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('28782','what goes up comes down',''); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('28782','what goes up comes down','Like everything else it depends on the amount of dollars we are talking when it comes to the winnings. 50m buy now who cares about a lose 1m wait for a year or two and buy it on the cheap.\r\n\r\nJust like the people looking to sell now, it is all about the price -- if they get it through their noggins the boom is over, price right they will sale, if they read Elizabeth Rhodes\' crap they will think this spring the sellers market will return and they will get screwed, which will be kind of funny to watch.',''); return false;">Quote</a></div> Like everything else it depends on the amount of dollars we are talking when it comes to the winnings. 50m buy now who cares about a lose 1m wait for a year or two and buy it on the cheap.

Just like the people looking to sell now, it is all about the price — if they get it through their noggins the boom is over, price right they will sale, if they read Elizabeth Rhodes’ crap they will think this spring the sellers market will return and they will get screwed, which will be kind of funny to watch.

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]]> By: Byron K.http://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28778 Byron K. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 06:11:39 +0000 http://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28778 I would buy real estate in another country where the GDP is much higher, to make up for inflation (currency dilution). The islands off the coast of Croatia might be my first choice. Second, Vietnam. Third, Panama.The glory days of the US are over. Our currency is shot and we are buried in debt beyond debt. Time to get out.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('28778','Byron K.',''); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('28778','Byron K.','I would buy real estate in another country where the GDP is much higher, to make up for inflation (currency dilution). The islands off the coast of Croatia might be my first choice. Second, Vietnam. Third, Panama.\r\n\r\nThe glory days of the US are over. Our currency is shot and we are buried in debt beyond debt. Time to get out.',''); return false;">Quote</a></div> I would buy real estate in another country where the GDP is much higher, to make up for inflation (currency dilution). The islands off the coast of Croatia might be my first choice. Second, Vietnam. Third, Panama.

The glory days of the US are over. Our currency is shot and we are buried in debt beyond debt. Time to get out.

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]]> By: Alanhttp://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28777 Alan Mon, 29 Oct 2007 05:00:52 +0000 http://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28777 If I won $50M, I wouldn't sweat losing a few hundred grand. My wife however would still rather rent in a very nice place and not buy for at least two years.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('28777','Alan',''); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('28777','Alan','If I won $50M, I wouldn\'t sweat losing a few hundred grand. My wife however would still rather rent in a very nice place and not buy for at least two years.',''); return false;">Quote</a></div> If I won $50M, I wouldn’t sweat losing a few hundred grand. My wife however would still rather rent in a very nice place and not buy for at least two years.
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]]> By: AndyMiamihttp://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28776 AndyMiami Mon, 29 Oct 2007 04:49:21 +0000 http://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28776 Ben said,on October 28th, 2007 at 7:28 pmAndyMiami - a lot of folks would rather have the joy of living in a pimp house now than save a bit of money, especially if you are rich.most are not rich and if they buy now no matter what they can save, they will be under water on their real estate purchase...wait for the crash and save and then buy in a one to two year window and it could even be longer...it is not Seattle, but the world credit and real estate bubble fueled by the Merrill Lynches of the world.. and now their CEO resigns..this is just the beginning and let us hope this does not lead to a deep recession...but I have my doubts<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('28776','AndyMiami',''); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('28776','AndyMiami','Ben said,\r\n\r\non October 28th, 2007 at 7:28 pm\r\n\r\nAndyMiami - a lot of folks would rather have the joy of living in a pimp house now than save a bit of money, especially if you are rich.\r\n\r\nmost are not rich and if they buy now no matter what they can save, they will be under water on their real estate purchase...wait for the crash and save and then buy in a one to two year window and it could even be longer...it is not Seattle, but the world credit and real estate bubble fueled by the Merrill Lynches of the world.. and now their CEO resigns..this is just the beginning and let us hope this does not lead to a deep recession...but I have my doubts',''); return false;">Quote</a></div> Ben said,

on October 28th, 2007 at 7:28 pm

AndyMiami – a lot of folks would rather have the joy of living in a pimp house now than save a bit of money, especially if you are rich.

most are not rich and if they buy now no matter what they can save, they will be under water on their real estate purchase…wait for the crash and save and then buy in a one to two year window and it could even be longer…it is not Seattle, but the world credit and real estate bubble fueled by the Merrill Lynches of the world.. and now their CEO resigns..this is just the beginning and let us hope this does not lead to a deep recession…but I have my doubts

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]]> By: EconEhttp://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28773 EconE Mon, 29 Oct 2007 02:33:43 +0000 http://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28773 Think of the kick-a$$ rental you could get with all that money!<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('28773','EconE',''); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('28773','EconE','Think of the kick-a$$ rental you could get with all that money!',''); return false;">Quote</a></div> Think of the kick-a$$ rental you could get with all that money!
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]]> By: Josehttp://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28772 Jose Mon, 29 Oct 2007 02:33:26 +0000 http://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28772 If I won a lottery tomorrow, I'll offer to pay asking price minus 20% to the seller(s) of the houses I'm interested in. FULL CASH. If more than one seller took my offer, I'll pick the best house. If nobody, I'll invest that money somewhere else. Stock market looks good.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('28772','Jose',''); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('28772','Jose','If I won a lottery tomorrow, I\'ll offer to pay asking price minus 20% to the seller(s) of the houses I\'m interested in. FULL CASH. If more than one seller took my offer, I\'ll pick the best house. If nobody, I\'ll invest that money somewhere else. Stock market looks good.',''); return false;">Quote</a></div> If I won a lottery tomorrow, I’ll offer to pay asking price minus 20% to the seller(s) of the houses I’m interested in. FULL CASH. If more than one seller took my offer, I’ll pick the best house. If nobody, I’ll invest that money somewhere else. Stock market looks good.
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]]> By: Benhttp://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28771 Ben Mon, 29 Oct 2007 02:28:29 +0000 http://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28771 AndyMiami - a lot of folks would rather have the joy of living in a pimp house now than save a bit of money, especially if you are rich.Honestly, trying to save your money here and there is one thing, but there is a difference between surviving and living. Do you eat the cheapest food that you can find that will sustain you? No? Why? You could do that, and invest the difference in %great investment%, and have more money in the future!!!11!!<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('28771','Ben',''); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('28771','Ben','AndyMiami - a lot of folks would rather have the joy of living in a pimp house now than save a bit of money, especially if you are rich.\r\n\r\nHonestly, trying to save your money here and there is one thing, but there is a difference between surviving and living. Do you eat the cheapest food that you can find that will sustain you? No? Why? You could do that, and invest the difference in %great investment%, and have more money in the future!!!11!!',''); return false;">Quote</a></div> AndyMiami – a lot of folks would rather have the joy of living in a pimp house now than save a bit of money, especially if you are rich.

Honestly, trying to save your money here and there is one thing, but there is a difference between surviving and living. Do you eat the cheapest food that you can find that will sustain you? No? Why? You could do that, and invest the difference in %great investment%, and have more money in the future!!!11!!

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]]> By: AndyMiamihttp://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28770 AndyMiami Mon, 29 Oct 2007 02:10:50 +0000 http://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28770 I cannot understand why, no matter what the lottery gives you after tax, that 35% would buy now. It's a bit depressing that folks that visit Tim's great work would, with lots of cash in the bank, buy a depreciating asset...buy gold, buy yen or euros, wake up and realize that all your assets are falling in value quicker than the Red Sox winning the World Series. Please, wake up....<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('28770','AndyMiami',''); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('28770','AndyMiami','I cannot understand why, no matter what the lottery gives you after tax, that 35% would buy now. It\'s a bit depressing that folks that visit Tim\'s great work would, with lots of cash in the bank, buy a depreciating asset...buy gold, buy yen or euros, wake up and realize that all your assets are falling in value quicker than the Red Sox winning the World Series. Please, wake up....',''); return false;">Quote</a></div> I cannot understand why, no matter what the lottery gives you after tax, that 35% would buy now. It’s a bit depressing that folks that visit Tim’s great work would, with lots of cash in the bank, buy a depreciating asset…buy gold, buy yen or euros, wake up and realize that all your assets are falling in value quicker than the Red Sox winning the World Series. Please, wake up….
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]]> By: fasterhttp://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28767 faster Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:41:45 +0000 http://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28767 That kind of depends on how much I win. If I win Mega Millions*, which is currently at $63 million, I'll buy a house as soon as I find one I like. If I win something like $1 million, then I don't really change my life much. Maybe I fret a little less about having dinner out, but other than that it's not a life changing amount of money - esp. after taxes.* I had to look that up. I don't play the lottery, so I guess it's not something I need to worry too much about.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('28767','faster',''); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('28767','faster','That kind of depends on how much I win. If I win Mega Millions*, which is currently at $63 million, I\'ll buy a house as soon as I find one I like. If I win something like $1 million, then I don\'t really change my life much. Maybe I fret a little less about having dinner out, but other than that it\'s not a life changing amount of money - esp. after taxes.\r\n\r\n* I had to look that up. I don\'t play the lottery, so I guess it\'s not something I need to worry too much about.',''); return false;">Quote</a></div> That kind of depends on how much I win. If I win Mega Millions*, which is currently at $63 million, I’ll buy a house as soon as I find one I like. If I win something like $1 million, then I don’t really change my life much. Maybe I fret a little less about having dinner out, but other than that it’s not a life changing amount of money – esp. after taxes.

* I had to look that up. I don’t play the lottery, so I guess it’s not something I need to worry too much about.

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]]> By: Ubersaladhttp://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28766 Ubersalad Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:27:06 +0000 http://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28766 I like that attitude Chuck. If I see something I like, I buy. Who cares about timing, life is too short to save a few bucks.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('28766','Ubersalad',''); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('28766','Ubersalad','I like that attitude Chuck. If I see something I like, I buy. Who cares about timing, life is too short to save a few bucks.',''); return false;">Quote</a></div> I like that attitude Chuck. If I see something I like, I buy. Who cares about timing, life is too short to save a few bucks.
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]]> By: Chuck Ponzihttp://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28765 Chuck Ponzi Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:05:14 +0000 http://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28765 No offense, but If I won the lottery, I wouldn't be in the Seattle area.I like the sunny southern California coast too much. But, it'd be pretty clear I wouldn't live in Orange County, I'd go to San Diego.Even with the wildfires, they have hands down, some of the best weather (in my opinion) in the world. And I have lived in some great places.Otherwise, if I loved the area, I'd buy right away... why postpone the inevitable? You either get busy living, or you get busy dying. (Shawshank Redemption). You've got tons of money, why not spend it on yourself?<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('28765','Chuck Ponzi',''); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('28765','Chuck Ponzi','No offense, but If I won the lottery, I wouldn\'t be in the Seattle area.\r\n\r\nI like the sunny southern California coast too much. But, it\'d be pretty clear I wouldn\'t live in Orange County, I\'d go to San Diego. \r\n\r\nEven with the wildfires, they have hands down, some of the best weather (in my opinion) in the world. And I have lived in some great places.\r\n\r\nOtherwise, if I loved the area, I\'d buy right away... why postpone the inevitable? You either get busy living, or you get busy dying. (Shawshank Redemption). You\'ve got tons of money, why not spend it on yourself?',''); return false;">Quote</a></div> No offense, but If I won the lottery, I wouldn’t be in the Seattle area.

I like the sunny southern California coast too much. But, it’d be pretty clear I wouldn’t live in Orange County, I’d go to San Diego.

Even with the wildfires, they have hands down, some of the best weather (in my opinion) in the world. And I have lived in some great places.

Otherwise, if I loved the area, I’d buy right away… why postpone the inevitable? You either get busy living, or you get busy dying. (Shawshank Redemption). You’ve got tons of money, why not spend it on yourself?

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]]> By: e-sidedavehttp://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28763 e-sidedave Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:29:41 +0000 http://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28763 How much in the lottery? 1 mil? No, I wouldn't move. $5 mil, maybe.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('28763','e-sidedave',''); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('28763','e-sidedave','How much in the lottery? 1 mil? No, I wouldn\'t move. $5 mil, maybe.',''); return false;">Quote</a></div> How much in the lottery? 1 mil? No, I wouldn’t move. $5 mil, maybe.
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]]> By: The Timhttp://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28761 The Tim Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:03:54 +0000 http://seattlebubble.com/blog/2007/10/28/poll-you-win-the-lottery-tomorrow-whats-the-earliest-you-buy-a-house-in-the-seattle-area/#comment-28761 Two things:1) This poll could also be phrased as simply "when do you expect home prices to be reasonable in the Seattle area?"2) The "I am a liar" part of the last option is tongue in cheek. I realize that there probably are some people that really would stay in their current home. Maybe.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('28761','The Tim',''); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('28761','The Tim','Two things:\r\n\r\n1) This poll could also be phrased as simply \"when do you expect home prices to be reasonable in the Seattle area?\"\r\n\r\n2) The \"I am a liar\" part of the last option is tongue in cheek. I realize that there probably are some people that really would stay in their current home. Maybe.',''); return false;">Quote</a></div> Two things:

1) This poll could also be phrased as simply “when do you expect home prices to be reasonable in the Seattle area?”

2) The “I am a liar” part of the last option is tongue in cheek. I realize that there probably are some people that really would stay in their current home. Maybe.

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