Comments on: Show#5 – Buying A Home in Today’s Market

By: The Pros and Cons of Buying a Home in Today's Market

The Pros and Cons of Buying a Home in Today's Market — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 03:34:52 +0000

[...] in to this edition of the New Urban Mom podcast as Sharon chats with real estate expert and blogger Carole Cohen – an agent with the national [...]

By: Shopping With Credit - Show #36 | Moms Love Shopping

Shopping With Credit - Show #36 | Moms Love Shopping — Fri, 16 May 2008 06:02:22 +0000

[...] Also mentioned in today’s episode: New Urban Mom – Buying A Home in Today’s Market [...]

By: chele

chele — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:50:08 +0000

I think if you are weighing your odds in renting and owning without the investment factor, you are definitely better off. Especially when you shop based on your needs and living within your means. We all have different needs and reasons for one choice or the other. Some needs can’t be met with rent options.

I’ve found a wonderful older home that foreclosed that will meet the needs of my children and myself until they are grown. It’s nothing fancy but it has everything necessary and located within a manageable walking distance of school, shopping, medical and more. We’ll also be able to grow that garden. =)

By: Carole Cohen

Carole Cohen — Tue, 06 May 2008 03:23:37 +0000

Also I want to correct something I said on the podcast, the Shaker Rapid is definitely one of the oldest in the U.S. but it’s NOT over 100 years old lol. It was first up and running, apparently, in 1913.

By: Carole Cohen

Carole Cohen — Tue, 06 May 2008 02:30:44 +0000

Carrie, you sound like a very thoughtful person and seriously, I know many people who have happily rented for over ten years before they decided to buy a home; and a few who don’t ever want to stop renting.

Sharon I thank you for the opportunity to share a discussion with you and btw I love the Andy Warhol/photo fiddle idea I will be looking into it!

By: Carrie Lauth

Carrie Lauth — Mon, 05 May 2008 23:56:53 +0000

Awesome topic. The more I read about this, the convinced-er I get that renting is the best choice for me. I know too many people for whom buying a home is stupid.

I’ve learned a ton from the MilionaireMommyNextDoor.com, but articles stating that buying a home is a poor investment – if it’s an investment at all – for most people are popping up everywhere now.

By: chele

chele — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:32:01 +0000

Excellent guest & information! I know many of us have been debating on these very questions or are in the process of jumping in but aren’t sure if it’s a great idea. =)