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Old 08-24-2009, 07:25 PM
 
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Also wanted to understand why is it imp to make a bigger downpayment? Thanks again everyone!
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Old 08-24-2009, 07:31 PM
 
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Also wanted to understand why is it imp to make a bigger downpayment? Thanks again everyone!
First of all, the bigger the downpayment, the lower your monthly note will be.

Secondly, if you can put at least 20% down you won't have to pay the extra PMI (private mortgage insurance) which will save you money on your monthly note
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Old 08-24-2009, 07:35 PM
 
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Where would be a nice place to look at in the 200k range? We wanted to be close to uptown in a good neighbourhood.
Getting close to uptown in that price range can be tougher, but I have a few ideas...I'll send you a dm with some links
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Old 08-24-2009, 07:37 PM
 
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Thanks Lovesmountains, I would look fwd to that!
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Old 08-24-2009, 07:55 PM
 
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There are A LOT of really nice homes for sale right now in the $200,000 range
Yes, there are! Loves, send her some suggestions. Now, buying a home in that price range - wh/ would essentially be what they are paying in rent - is really worth considering.

Sue - good luck w/ the decisions!
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Old 08-24-2009, 08:09 PM
 
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Thanks!
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Old 08-24-2009, 08:51 PM
 
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There are alot of houses in 200K range up north of Charlotte like Highland Creek, Hampton Place, Arbor Hills. Are these good place to own a house in that range?
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Old 08-24-2009, 09:08 PM
 
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I haven't been to these neighbourhoods.....how far are they from uptown?
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Old 08-24-2009, 09:14 PM
 
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There are alot of houses in 200K range up north of Charlotte like Highland Creek, Hampton Place, Arbor Hills. Are these good place to own a house in that range?
Highland Creek is pretty desirable with many homes to chose from. I would personally pass on the others - though there is nothing terrible about them they are just not as desirable as others.
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Old 08-24-2009, 09:21 PM
 
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There are alot of houses in 200K range up north of Charlotte like Highland Creek, Hampton Place, Arbor Hills. Are these good place to own a house in that range?
They are certainly worth checking out. There is also Davis Lake. I believe one of the homes in there was featured on one of HGTV's shows this past year. Raeburn, Sweetwater, Mallard Creek and Norcroff are others worth looking at too.
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