tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275996914383242610.post5935707167962964819..comments2023-10-31T02:27:18.201-07:00Comments on Her Every Cent Counts - a quarter life crisis, and change: How We Gonna Pay This Year's Rent? - a $250 a month increase!her every cent countshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03559826632110489586noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275996914383242610.post-28032619818341410532008-05-07T16:13:00.000-07:002008-05-07T16:13:00.000-07:00Given that you may move out of the region some tim...Given that you may move out of the region some time soon, I'd look at negotiating the rent first. The thing about New York City is that there are expensive areas (Manhattan) and much cheaper areas if you are willing to commute. Average house prices are lower in metropolitan NY than in Silicon Valley. We pay $US1800 for a two bed room apartment (second bedroom is very small) here in Canberra, Australia... I moved here from upstate NY where I paid $600 for a 2 bedroom :)mOOmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03440274434662150925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275996914383242610.post-39254433818275498112008-05-07T11:22:00.000-07:002008-05-07T11:22:00.000-07:00Yikes. For the record, I pay $1425/mo (no utiliti...Yikes. <BR/><BR/>For the record, I pay $1425/mo (no utilities) for a 500 sq ft "Jr one bedroom" (aka, glorified studio). But a $250 increase? That is a 23% increase!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275996914383242610.post-1946350304822148122008-05-05T10:33:00.000-07:002008-05-05T10:33:00.000-07:00I was pissed when my apartment increased by $100/m...I was pissed when my apartment increased by $100/month...$250 is out of control!SavingDivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10267021491907810696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275996914383242610.post-83548965296538819912008-05-04T21:27:00.000-07:002008-05-04T21:27:00.000-07:00Ugh. That sucks. I'm not sure where you live/wor...Ugh. That sucks. I'm not sure where you live/work exactly, but I found Redwood City to be cost effective (though less charming than other areas) and I pay less than $1300 for a large 1 bedroom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275996914383242610.post-88844696144379309762008-05-04T07:47:00.000-07:002008-05-04T07:47:00.000-07:00Renting is getting more and more expensive, and fo...Renting is getting more and more expensive, and for those of us with credit that's been trashed for whatever reason, buying is simply not an option. Unfortunately, these big-wig corporate management companies know this, and squeeze every dime that they're able to out of a person, which, of course, does a catch 22 - can't save, paying rent. Have to pay rent or no home to live in. The rent's too high, want to buy, but can't because there's no savings.<BR/><BR/>Ugh. Good luck with your troubles - I found you because apparently (gasp!) you link to me. So I'll add you into my reads and keep up!Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335320552964298416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275996914383242610.post-42856371589678146732008-05-03T17:37:00.000-07:002008-05-03T17:37:00.000-07:00Wow $250 a month is expensive and ridiculous given...Wow $250 a month is expensive and ridiculous given the way housing is at the moment. <BR/><BR/>Have you looked into buying foreclosures or auctions? It's very complicated and requires a lot of paperwork but there are bargains to be had. <BR/><BR/>The market's undergoing some turbulent times. Prices are going to come down because there's not a lot of demand and supply just keeps increasing if people continue to default.sfordinarygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00499389971688978268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275996914383242610.post-79869702036518190702008-05-03T13:49:00.000-07:002008-05-03T13:49:00.000-07:00A friend of mine threatened to move out when her r...A friend of mine threatened to move out when her rent increase was insane. The management company, wanting to avoid finding a new tenant who would actually pay rent on time, bartered with her. The increase ended up being far less than they originally proposed...<BR/><BR/><BR/>It's worth a shot.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08197440997007714735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275996914383242610.post-40751323184645972192008-05-03T13:39:00.000-07:002008-05-03T13:39:00.000-07:00PS. Linking this in my next round of link lovePS. Linking this in my next round of link loveFB @ FabulouslyBroke.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12966672580040786485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275996914383242610.post-20657456115301122862008-05-03T13:37:00.000-07:002008-05-03T13:37:00.000-07:00That's ridiculous.. for a studio.Sometimes landlor...That's ridiculous.. for a studio.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes landlords just squeeze and squeeze until they lose everyone/people start defaulting on rent before they learn their lessonFB @ FabulouslyBroke.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12966672580040786485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275996914383242610.post-6867477604723064762008-05-03T09:55:00.000-07:002008-05-03T09:55:00.000-07:00You're right, the resale value of studios aren't v...You're right, the resale value of studios aren't very good-- but the resale value of one bedrooms isn't that great, either. Just a thought...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275996914383242610.post-46996966648602829842008-05-03T09:49:00.000-07:002008-05-03T09:49:00.000-07:00Yea - $25k is not enough for a down payment around...Yea - $25k is not enough for a down payment around here, as I understand it. That's why I think if I was to even consider buying I'd have to convince my parents to give me a loan - if they have the money - and I'd really promise to pay them back over time. I might be able to convince my dad to let me borrow some money, but I don't know if it would be anywhere near the amount I'd need for a down payment. Also, I'm just not sure I'm going to stay in this area for long - my boyfriend is considering grad school in NY for fall 2009 (yes, I'd be moving to the one place that's MORE expensive than silicon valley).<BR/><BR/>I just feel like now IS the time to buy... if possible. Rents are going up like crazy and home costs are coming down. The other option really is getting a roommate but... UGH... I don't want to get a roommate. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275996914383242610.post-7613328871606560042008-05-03T09:29:00.000-07:002008-05-03T09:29:00.000-07:00My rent was $1650 and they wanted $1800 to renew m...My rent was $1650 and they wanted $1800 to renew my lease, so I moved. Its terrible!<BR/><BR/>brooke - you can't buy anything in the Bay Area for $125. In fact, the bottom of the market is pretty near $350, for a tiny condo.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11881094975794252155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275996914383242610.post-66660300409291448692008-05-03T03:49:00.000-07:002008-05-03T03:49:00.000-07:00Is $25k enough for a down payment in Silicon Valle...Is $25k enough for a down payment in Silicon Valley? If you have $25k, you should only be buying 5 times that value, $125,000. That won't buy you a condo there, right? I only ask because DH lived there for about 6 years before we got married and said you couldn't touch anything for under $300k.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275996914383242610.post-1905298678307979362008-05-03T03:16:00.000-07:002008-05-03T03:16:00.000-07:00I can understand. I'm in London and my VERY SMALL ...I can understand. I'm in London and my VERY SMALL 1 bed (couldn't find a studio aparently they are like gold!) is $1900 US a month, yes a month, NO bills included. As I had to start my new job I had no choice but to take it, but I plan to start looking in 3 months (it's a 6 months lease!) for a studio and hopefully I can get it down about £200 = $400 a month, but even that will be hard!!Notes From The Frugal Trencheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00047687598677272569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275996914383242610.post-62980719639196553582008-05-03T00:59:00.000-07:002008-05-03T00:59:00.000-07:00That's C.R.A.Z.Y. ... for a studio! We pay less th...That's C.R.A.Z.Y. ... for a studio! We pay less than that for a large two bedroom in the middle of San Diego.. Never again will I complain about the San Diego cost of living!<BR/><BR/>Good luck to you! .. If your going to buy my understanding is this is the time to do it... but I'm certainly no expert...<BR/><BR/>Enjoying your blog.. glad I found it.. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275996914383242610.post-55347722175604741202008-05-02T19:41:00.000-07:002008-05-02T19:41:00.000-07:00I am just waiting to see what my rent increase is ...I am just waiting to see what my rent increase is going to be at the end of the summer. I'm expecting about a $200 increase, if not more. It's something I should be planning for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com