Comments on: If Only I Were A Ladybug

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:57:44 +0000

Thank you everyone for the good wishes and the helpful tips. I keep telling myself it’s all just a Grand Adventure.

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:21:42 +0000

Just a couple things to add.. as Henry and I just bought a place in December. I had been researching for about two years so I thought I knew a lot– when we finally found a place we wanted to jump on and thought we could afford, I was completely surprised by our realtor thinking we could start bidding about $60k under the already very reasonable (for the market!!) asking price. They settled for $50k under. Just something to consider in this market while you’re figuring out what you can afford. Drop me a line if you’d like a rec for a realtor or mortgage person… I really think we had great people working for us to make the whole thing a little more manageable.

By: Jacqueline Miller

Jacqueline Miller — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 01:52:15 +0000

We will keep our hopes up for you guys. It is so ridiculously high out there. I wish my Mom had kept her old house in Fremont. It would have been close by and it had a lovely back yard. My thoughts are with you in your search. My family friends used to be real estate agents out there, I could always get information from them if you would like?
Take Care.

By: Patti Kramer

Patti Kramer — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:48:58 +0000

wow, cost of living sounds outrageous there! I’m crossing my fingers for you, and making a wish that you find exactly what you want for what you want to spend. good luck!