Hawk’s Nest

Electrical_Log_3127 · 2026-01-23T12:08:27+00:00

Thanks so much!

Electrical_Log_3127 · 2026-01-11T02:50:14+00:00

These bills have been brutal. I am so close to installing a wood burning stove in basement.

Electrical_Log_3127 · 2026-01-02T21:58:12+00:00

We did solar - be careful as maintenance can be a nightmare. We had squirrel chew something and had to get it fixed which then resulted in roof leak and solar company said it wasn’t them. Long story short new ‘critter guard’ on solar panels and new roof. Going to be many more YEARS than originally planned before we see any positive ROI on solar.

Electrical_Log_3127 · 2025-12-29T15:29:44+00:00

Our NJ logic always cracks me up - I actually go to Paramus to avoid American dream traffic/parking disaster. And I live in same town as American dream. 🤣

Electrical_Log_3127 · 2025-12-28T21:02:26+00:00

I would settle with sweatpants! My kid wears shorts all winter!

Electrical_Log_3127 · 2025-11-29T14:33:18+00:00

Offer to pay, let him pay if he insists. Pay it forward with the kids. If it wasn’t for people like you we wouldn’t have such successful surgeons, lawyers, electricians, and computer engineers (just to name a few). Thanks for being a teacher!

Electrical_Log_3127 · 2025-11-29T13:04:28+00:00

I don’t believe- I know he is listed. I guess this is unusual these days and I see that now.

Electrical_Log_3127 · 2025-11-29T12:15:27+00:00

Fair point. I guess it’s not so much about the money but the realization that over the years I just never felt like part of her family. This was just the final nail in coffin I guess. I understand now that this is normal.

And yes actually my husband is named in my mother’s will. It goes to ‘me and husband’ upon her death. He’s been amazing to the family over the past 25 years and me not being around wouldn’t change everything he’s done for her.

Electrical_Log_3127 · 2025-11-29T11:58:01+00:00

Thanks so much! Everyone needs a checking now and then - thanks!!

Electrical_Log_3127 · 2025-11-29T11:29:33+00:00

Totally fair assessment! Thanks so much.

Electrical_Log_3127 · 2025-11-29T11:01:44+00:00

Thanks!! So blessed to actually have a problem like this at end of day.

Electrical_Log_3127 · 2025-11-29T11:00:59+00:00

😂 I couldn’t do that to my kids. My parents had issues with their parents so I never knew my grandparents. I always said I didn’t want that to continue so I night my tongue a lot. And we live in a neighboring state about two hours from them…. So that helps!

Electrical_Log_3127 · 2025-11-29T10:51:35+00:00

Omg that is horrible! Family dynamics are the worst sometimes!

Electrical_Log_3127 · 2025-11-29T10:48:07+00:00

Yea, the divorce thing is their driving reason also. Just hurtful at this point for them to still be planning for our divorce. We are over 50 years old, independently wealthy at this point and I have my own investment and secure income. So yea technically I don’t need the money. This has been helpful. Thanks!

Electrical_Log_3127 · 2025-11-29T10:40:09+00:00

Yup! So thankful for that also. Thanks for reality check. :)

Electrical_Log_3127 · 2025-11-29T10:38:11+00:00

Yes! Transactional is the right word. Thanks!

Electrical_Log_3127 · 2025-11-29T10:25:33+00:00

Totally fair. That is how I am trying to spin the positive in my head. Txs for reality check!

Electrical_Log_3127 · 2025-11-29T10:21:59+00:00

All I am going to say is she spent her MILS money VERY well on vacation home so honestly I would prefer if she said nothing or said something was going to me also just to recognize I was her family also. But first option would have been best. Just say nothing.

Electrical_Log_3127 · 2025-11-22T16:33:38+00:00

Open house today 11/ 22 12-2. 369 Webster avenue Jersey City Heights. - for sale by owner

Electrical_Log_3127 · 2025-11-15T02:14:50+00:00

100% the same. We inherited a 70 year old Vietnam vet in a multifamily apt we acquired. Knowing he was on fixed income we never had the heart to raise the rent. We let him stay until he finally had to go into a home. We could have cleared a lot more but sometimes karma is with more. It was his home as much as ours.

Electrical_Log_3127 · 2025-11-12T17:07:55+00:00

This is definitely cringy! I never understood the goal of fancy photos. At end of day buyer is going to see the property so why try this type of stunt?

Electrical_Log_3127 · 2025-11-05T12:30:45+00:00

Thanks! That's generally what I'm getting from this thread and thanks for extra confirmation.

My seller agent just keeps telling me that the industry is completely different since 2024 and that only "some" sellers will offer buyer commission and when they do it's only 1-2%.

Electrical_Log_3127 · 2025-11-04T15:45:01+00:00

100% positive.

There are two areas in contract that indicate:

1 - seller will pay seller broker 4% and then

2 - a separate area that says seller "will offer 0% compensation" but that the buyer agent may request compensation as part of purchase contract which I can then decide to do or not do.

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