NickyO
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The latter. |
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Amanda
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I will take the house and land. |
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Julz
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That depends on your preference and how you get to work? Drive or public transportation, factor in the cost of gas. How many people do you live with and how much space do you need? |
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lastbeautflgirl
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I would definitely prefer the house. You can always use the 45 minutes to relax and de-stress before you get home from work. |
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jimmy94102
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Take the land, what's an 1 1/2 hours a day |
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gtamayo1
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THE HOUSE OF COURSE
DUH!!!! |
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Mandy R
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I would go with the 45 min drive. Yeah, you will pay more for gas, but being out there in a larger place with your own land is so much more soothing to the soul. Good Luck choosing. |
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judybug
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It depends on what you consider quality of life. How much is your time worth sitting in a car driving 45 minutes twice a day? Not to mention how much money will you be spending on gas to get to and from work. Where do your friends and family live? Will it make you happier to be closer to family but commute a long distance? Money is a small part of the equation. Quality of life is your answer. What will make you happier in the long run. |
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shaggy_g
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Get some good CD's and enjoy the ride....you should definitely go w/ the 3 br + land. |
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mystery_me
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Living 45 minutes from work. You get used to commuting fairly quickly. |
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heather
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THE HOUSE AND THE LAND. THERE'S FAR MORE SATISFACTION. AND BESIDES YOU DON'T LIVE IN THE CRAP YOU WORK IN AND YOU CAN TAKE THE TIME THAT IT TAKES TO DRIVE TO AND FROM TO LET GO OF WORK OR PREPARE YOURSELF FOR WORK. I DRIVE 45 MIN TO WORK AND I LOVE IT! |
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coandso
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Are you talking about owning the 3 bedroom w/acreage or simply renting it? If you're talking renting, I'd prefer convenience w/o commute whilst I make owning a home priority. |
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claudy_kay
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I live 35 minutes away from work on 3 acres and it's worth every minute of the drive. The solitude and being in nature is what I need the most. But for those that need the action of activities and people... being in town is best. |
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Cindy J
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I would take the house..going to work is never fun but, I think you would enjoy your time off more in the bigger place with the land. |
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sea_sher
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It depends. Do you need the extra room? Figure out what you pay each month for utilities versus what you will pay for gas and car maintenance from running back and forth to work each day. Do you want to spend that much more time on the road? Will it mess up your schedule having to leave that much earlier or getting home that much later? I would say... If you need the room, dont mind the commute and your going to save money, then go for the house. |
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hootydavis
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definantly living 45 minutes away not because of the utilities or amount of acres but because commonly office building continue to get surround by more commercial properties so you wont be living in a residential area but living 45 minutes away from work can almost garuntee you will stay in a residential and less polutated area. |
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Miss Kimmy
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I would DEFINITELY choose having the commute!!! You're not in a cramped little apartment, honey, it's a no-brainer! Unless you have problems with the commute, like have no vehicle. But, hell, I'd still do it! |
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Strawberryblonde
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With gas prices the way they are, I would say to live closer to work. You should ask about the monthly cost of utilities. Whoever you're renting the apartment from should have an idea. Good Luck! |
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Lori K
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Buying or renting? Personally, I've done both. The convenience of living close to work IS wonderful, however, I've learned that jobs don't last. I've also been stuck living 10 minutes from my OLD job because my lease still has 10 months left to run. Personally, I'd chose the home with acreage. It's quieter and offers a much better living environment. You only work 8 hours a day...much of the other 16 are spent at home. Peace and tranquility feeds your soul.
Where I live, people commute as much as 2 hours each way every day. It isn't because we live so far away, but because of the traffic. |
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baebeecakes
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Living 45 minutes from work, paying $1200 with utilities in a 3 bedroom house..The commute wouldn't bother me. |
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alikilee
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You get a lot more for just a little bit of money with the house. Of course, gas is a consideration but time is even more valuable. If you only work 8 hours a day with an hour for lunch add a commute of 1 1./2 hours and you have more than a ten hour day. That's assuming you don't get caught in a traffic jam. Do you work a lot of overtime? If so, you have an even longer day.
What about weekends? Are you a homebody or more social? Will moving impact how often you see family and friends because of the 45 minute drive?
We went through the same dilema and decided to move. At first it was okay. I loved having a yard etc. But it got old in a hurry. My husband has to be on the road longer and the traffic causes him stress. Before the ,move he could come home for lunch.
Good luck with your decision. |
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billie
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I'd pick the three bedroom house. It would be worth the added cost. Working 5 days a week and being able to enjoy the property on weekends would definitely be worth the added driving time to me. But, hey, it's your decision! |
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Mandy43110
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I would suggest tallying up your utilities and then comparing that to your gasoline expense for living so far out. If you really do save money then take the house. |
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What, what, what??
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living 45 minutes from work, paying 1200(with utilities) in a three bedroom house w/ an acre and a half of land. It might balance out in reference to gas...but you might be able to car pool...and the untilities might work out to run things cheaper. Ah, and the space. |
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moomers81
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I would say living further. You do need to travel, yes, but you have privacy, room to run and with utilities included, you are saving money!! What's 100 bucks when utilities are so high today!! |
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matthew
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45 min. away from work paying 1200 in a three badroom house w/ an acre and a half of land |
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iceman
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Living farther from work and having the nicer home is better. |
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jackie c
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1. for short term, renting is okay for about three months.
2. For long term, owning a house is cool. For three bedroom, you can rent out one or two rooms, then pay just half of the morgage to earn equity. |
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hollytolley
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Stay in the apartment. Commuting has been proven to cause medical problems related to stress and sitting in a car for long periods of time. Your quality of life is worth more than a little more elbow room. I commuted 54 miles from my home to my job for months, and it was absolute hell!! |
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fuhgetduhboudit
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Gas 45 mins away $160/month.
Utility Bills Including phone and cable - $300-400/month.
90minutes of your day gone - PRICELESS! |
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Lieutenant Apocalypse
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I dont know, I dont get it. lol |
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