Housing question
08-02-2007, 02:20 PM
#11
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There was much DIS-information at last nights hub meeting. DW shut down some late vocal opposition by reffering us to Section 24 B.2 concerning Temporary Vacancies. One of us suggested that the current CBA would not allow us to be Involuntarily displaced to an FDA and DW responded that we could. I looked at the CBA 24 B.2 and I don't see how they can. It specifically says they can ONLY to NON-FDA domiciles.
I propose the MEC go back to the table with a fair and rational mindset and this time, go with the intent on representing us. Vote NO.
I propose the MEC go back to the table with a fair and rational mindset and this time, go with the intent on representing us. Vote NO.
08-02-2007, 02:52 PM
#12
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08-02-2007, 02:53 PM
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According to DW last night, the thought process was that you'd rent your house out for the 2 yrs, use that mortgage money, $2000, plus the $2700 to help pay for housing and living during the 2 yr adventure.
The $2000 figure was an average that was used knowing some pay more and some pay less. So the renters are still putting equity into your US home and you have the ability to live and experience a foreign culture for 2 yrs or so.
Not my words but could see how it makes sense...
The $2000 figure was an average that was used knowing some pay more and some pay less. So the renters are still putting equity into your US home and you have the ability to live and experience a foreign culture for 2 yrs or so.
Not my words but could see how it makes sense...
08-02-2007, 02:57 PM
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What's that old saying........."Drive it like a rental"
08-02-2007, 03:02 PM
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I decided to go to the horse's mouth for my next bit of research. I called Allied Van Lines and Bekins for estimates to pack, move and store my household goods. The first quote from Allied was based on 16,000 pounds of goods. The second quote from Bekins was based on 12,000 pounds of household goods. This is typical for a 3-4 bedroom fully furnished home according to the poeple I spoke to on the phone. Obviously special situations can apply such as pianos, art, etc.
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08-02-2007, 03:05 PM
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08-02-2007, 03:07 PM
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You got that right! I had my brother in law living in my downstairs mstrbdrm - he lived with us and drive it like a rental!
08-03-2007, 08:15 AM
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<< According to DW last night, the thought process was that you'd rent your house out for the 2 yrs, use that mortgage money, $2000, plus the $2700 to help pay for housing and living during the 2 yr adventure. >>
Whaaat? Rent your house out for 2 years, and that rent money goes to pay, most likely, only PART of your mortgage. Then you still have to fork out several grand over the $2,700 HOA each month to rent a so-so place in HKG. The numbers just don't work, folks. I'm single, in my 50s, childless, and I can't afford this deal. VOTE NO.
Whaaat? Rent your house out for 2 years, and that rent money goes to pay, most likely, only PART of your mortgage. Then you still have to fork out several grand over the $2,700 HOA each month to rent a so-so place in HKG. The numbers just don't work, folks. I'm single, in my 50s, childless, and I can't afford this deal. VOTE NO.
08-03-2007, 10:55 AM
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I'm single, in my 50s, childless, and I can't afford this deal. VOTE NO.[/quote]
Nancy, $50 per month for a maid in the PI and you haven't saved anything? Wayyy too much shopping girl friend!
Nancy, $50 per month for a maid in the PI and you haven't saved anything? Wayyy too much shopping girl friend!
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