tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post1857862928052176595..comments2024-03-27T15:26:08.875-07:00Comments on The Hawaii Plan: We bought a house, and a menu planHawaii Plannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-62294872861059017862017-01-20T09:21:27.652-08:002017-01-20T09:21:27.652-08:00HUGE congratulations! Is it weird that I'm utt...HUGE congratulations! Is it weird that I'm utterly pleased that you're able to settle in now, so you're going to be a long term blog "neighbor"? It's just nice knowing that there are decent people in our area1 <br />Revanchehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293868300535734672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-64143268327570496062017-01-19T14:55:40.624-08:002017-01-19T14:55:40.624-08:00Ha! So true. We saw this house before the holidays...Ha! So true. We saw this house before the holidays & agreed to think about it while we were on vacation. It has one element we don't love (a low roof line, which was common in the bay area to keep the house cool without air conditioning), but we opted to go for the lot & overall house, which is great.Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-45506920967104083282017-01-19T14:46:09.981-08:002017-01-19T14:46:09.981-08:00It's just crazy. I find it so hard to even und...It's just crazy. I find it so hard to even understand the logic of the pricing, but it is what it is. If people are willing to pay the asking price (or higher), that's the free market value.Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-70782440257099623632017-01-19T14:45:32.625-08:002017-01-19T14:45:32.625-08:00California definitely has its upside. Cost exclude...California definitely has its upside. Cost excluded, of course. ;-) Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-20993320524985883592017-01-19T14:45:11.339-08:002017-01-19T14:45:11.339-08:00Absolutely - getting rid of the unknown has been a...Absolutely - getting rid of the unknown has been a huge relief. In the short term, I've traded it for other problems (financial juggling & paperwork & moving), but great in the long term.Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-50397821282800008742017-01-19T14:44:18.979-08:002017-01-19T14:44:18.979-08:00Thank you! And yes, the kids are so very excited t...Thank you! And yes, the kids are so very excited to stay in their schools.Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-22850840163209074542017-01-19T14:44:00.561-08:002017-01-19T14:44:00.561-08:00There's a link to the soup in my post, actuall...There's a link to the soup in my post, actually. It was great, so I definitely recommend. <br /><br />Oh, the housing situation is just absolute craziness. Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-52397328814856041402017-01-19T14:34:57.821-08:002017-01-19T14:34:57.821-08:00Thanks! It is crazy during these days, but will be...Thanks! It is crazy during these days, but will be over soon. :-)Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-14624445227626720862017-01-19T14:34:20.506-08:002017-01-19T14:34:20.506-08:00I thought of you when I posted. Should have had a ...I thought of you when I posted. Should have had a Sluggy disclaimer. ;-) Yes, we will sell the other house, but there will be a lot of required frugality until that happens. Will give me a chance to really hone my frugal skills. Nothing wrong with that! Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-8181000134363774232017-01-19T14:33:23.311-08:002017-01-19T14:33:23.311-08:00Most definitely - it feels great to know the locat...Most definitely - it feels great to know the location, and once we close.. . it will be glorious!Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-2945318473064523392017-01-19T14:32:56.209-08:002017-01-19T14:32:56.209-08:00It feels really, really good to know where we'...It feels really, really good to know where we're going to live. As soon as we close & can get through the paperwork, it will feel even better!Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-88484840223485289722017-01-19T14:31:55.013-08:002017-01-19T14:31:55.013-08:00Thanks!! And, will definitely do a house tour once...Thanks!! And, will definitely do a house tour once we're moved in. Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-26889924400235971282017-01-19T14:31:26.295-08:002017-01-19T14:31:26.295-08:00The variance is so wild between locations. The hou...The variance is so wild between locations. The house we bought is slightly bigger than we'd wanted, but given the inventory (read: zero other houses), we settled on slightly bigger. ;-)Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-50956289948515742892017-01-19T14:30:37.271-08:002017-01-19T14:30:37.271-08:00It is a crazy housing market - I can't believe...It is a crazy housing market - I can't believe it. The lack of inventory is what makes it so crazy, especially at the "lower end". Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-18977792644077407492017-01-18T13:27:28.334-08:002017-01-18T13:27:28.334-08:00Oh wow! Congratulations. The year of big decisions...Oh wow! Congratulations. The year of big decisions and big changes started off right away :)rivulethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11352395562904461909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-57129996022376828852017-01-18T05:25:54.685-08:002017-01-18T05:25:54.685-08:00Congratulations on both the house, and a new sure-...Congratulations on both the house, and a new sure-to-increase-in-value asset. The Bay area is in a clasd totally unto it's self. We owned a home there in the 80's, and when we sold it received multiple above-asking offers within days. That was the most fun we ever had with a home transaction, so now that you're 'in' it should be all good. ☺Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248579159497266955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-77895505708800704152017-01-17T09:56:00.582-08:002017-01-17T09:56:00.582-08:00Yeah! Here's to many happy years of California...Yeah! Here's to many happy years of California sunshine and copious quantities of natural Vitamin D! Sounds pretty heavenly (cost aside) from my vantage point in the Arctic tundra!!! :)Ms. Morelesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05254210551387134202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-41474685005528130272017-01-17T08:46:34.163-08:002017-01-17T08:46:34.163-08:00PS you should complain to starbucks about the app....PS you should complain to starbucks about the app...they might do something about itCheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-54463734403968489282017-01-17T08:46:15.270-08:002017-01-17T08:46:15.270-08:00Congratulations!!!!! Both scary and wonderful at t...Congratulations!!!!! Both scary and wonderful at the same time but now both of you can start making firm life plans instead of "what ifs" which I am sure was starting to drive you both batty. And money spent on an undershirt to keep a kid warm and tea and cocoa on a hot day is smart money in my books :)Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-68206727318090042632017-01-17T07:32:28.804-08:002017-01-17T07:32:28.804-08:00Yeah, I;m happy it worked out for you. Im sure the...Yeah, I;m happy it worked out for you. Im sure the kids are happy too to stay in their schools.tahoegirl.bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02018956654761369565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-81096891048055358442017-01-17T06:26:05.186-08:002017-01-17T06:26:05.186-08:00Congratulations on the new home. I hope everything...Congratulations on the new home. I hope everything goes smoothly. I can't imagine having to move in 25 days. Yikes!<br /><br />$1000. a sq. ft. is sheer madness.<br /><br />Your menu looks yummy too. That potato and chicken chowder sounds so good. I will have to look up a recipe for it. American Dreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14091457436415496408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-9664800000625053982017-01-17T06:05:18.538-08:002017-01-17T06:05:18.538-08:00Oh congratulations on making the decision and winn...Oh congratulations on making the decision and winning the house bid! Now you all can start moving forward. One month is not too bad; we had to do that when we sold and bought as well. Tight for one month, then all was well. Cannot wait to hear more about it.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02863887265545701157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-33642591226954885632017-01-17T05:50:59.953-08:002017-01-17T05:50:59.953-08:00When you said you were making an offer I about had...When you said you were making an offer I about had a stroke thinking you'd now have three mortgages to pay...Egads! So glad you are selling one of your houses. It should make life a lot easier. Congrats! 8-)slugmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12728856166374248591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-80435920778641052592017-01-17T04:19:59.712-08:002017-01-17T04:19:59.712-08:00Yay for the new house! You must be relieved to ha...Yay for the new house! You must be relieved to have that accomplished...and will be more relieved once it is all settled! Cannot wait to see pictures and read about all your new plans! =)Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15962759988828423369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-76267650287944556622017-01-17T03:40:22.742-08:002017-01-17T03:40:22.742-08:00Congratulations! I'm happy your decision makin...Congratulations! I'm happy your decision making is done on the home front. I know you have other decisions forthcoming for work so good luck there. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.com