Between my sisters and myself, we all own our residences to some extent, and I think that I can safely say, we all wish we rented at one time or another. Think about it, if you rent, the landlord has to fix and pay for broken pipes, leaks, etc. However, there are times that I miss having an actual single family home, instead of a condo.
I was recently shopping with some friends, well, more like browsing. And I saw adorable lawn furniture and remembered the joys of having a back yard and deck to decorate and relax in. I told my friends that I need a beach house. I'm thinking the Hamptons, maybe the Gulf Coast of Florida. I even said half sad, quarter jokingly, quarter seriously, if this means that I have to give up my dreams again? I quickly retorted that no, I just need to audition more and start making money!
Someday, I will either own a condo in an asssociation that functions, or better yet a year round beach house. I'm thinking cedar shake shingles that have turned gray from weathering over the years. It doesn't need to be huge, but room for family to visit, maybe a few friends too. If I have to choose between this beach house and a child, I'm thinking beach house. Sorry to any children of mine that years later might come across this. But now you understand why you have beachy names now doesn't it?
If Suzie Orman is telling people to rent instead of own now, I wonder what will happen in a few years when this economy gets better? If it does of course.
To rent, to own, to sleep perchance to dream?
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