Comments on: Real Estate Dreaming

By: New York Real Estate CE

New York Real Estate CE — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:28:21 +0000

I am actually one of those 67% who still pays for rent but I am saving up to have a home of my own soon too. I definitely would agree that it would be one of the best long term investments out there. Although cars are more fun, I'd still like to have a house of my own first.

By: Kate @ Savour Fare

Kate @ Savour Fare — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:50:49 +0000

You must know my friend Stefanie, of Brooklyn Limestone, right? She has a similarly gorgeous Brooklyn townhouse.

That said, you might also look at New Jersey. I know it gets a bad rap, but the commute into the Financial District is pretty easy, and there are some really lovely towns (like Montclair).

Of course, this is coming from a former Manhattanite who happily traded high density living for little piece of suburban Southern California heaven. Fireplaces, vegetable gardens, hammocks, youth soccer ...

By: christine {bijouandboheme}

christine {bijouandboheme} — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:02:40 +0000

That is 100% my dream home- sigh….adore!!!

By: mysterysinc

mysterysinc — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 03:09:30 +0000

I too have an abnormal addiction to looking at Real Estate in NYC, Brooklyn, and all of NY state for that matter.

Another option would be Long Island. The schools are fantastic (providing you choose the right town) and with the real estate being what it is right now, you can find a bargain. We live in a great town, within walking distance (I can see the RR from my house) of the RR, which takes 43 minutes to get to Penn)and we have a super large yard.

We get to take advantage of backyard living with the kids, and the dog, and the garden, and one day a pool, but can also just pop on the train anytime we want to take a trip to the city....in fact, I am on so many lists for discounted hotel deals, that we often pop in for date night and just stay, with or without the kiddos.

Personally, my dream would be a Long Island home, a brooklyn or Manhattan apt., and nice little cabin in upstate NY with lots of land. It is a dream right now, but hopefully will be reality once the kids are gone and college is done and paid for.

~~Lauri~~