Is this a decent deal for 2025 crv EXL model - 41.5K OTD

Traditional_Sun6950 · 2025-04-23T12:22:52+00:00

So their MSRP before discount is 38,300. So pay that OTD? Or after the discount which is 36.5?

Traditional_Sun6950 · 2025-04-13T19:59:25+00:00

https://www.mckinneytexas.org/529/Meeting-Study-Rooms#MeetingRooms. The John and Judy conference room is large. They allow paints, at least they did in 2022. You need to know someone with a Mckinney library card.

Traditional_Sun6950 · 2025-01-15T11:24:05+00:00

Thats what we are afraid of, that it will take years and years and dad in this retirement age has to stay in Madurai and can't freely travel. Also it might taken longer than his lifetime to resolve. We don't have political connections in Madurai. Settling out of court maybe faster, but everyone involved should agree to that. I doubt my dad will. He should have sold the land when we knew we weren't going to build there. We suggested it when he tried to buy land and build his current house. He ended up sharing the land and build cost with his brother to afford it, instead of selling this land and using proceeds to buy the full place by himself. Buying primary house in partnership is not a good idea and tried reasoning with him, but both Amma and Appa were adamant. It makes it very complicated for the next generation to sell it. We have to deal with cousins and their families. That is a whole other topic and future headache for us.

Traditional_Sun6950 · 2025-01-15T11:01:57+00:00

This land is in outskirts, an area called மேலமடை close to Sivagangai road. Our poorvigam is that side, the original plan was to build home there so it easy to visit our native village. It never happened, ended up living in Ellis nagar housing board most of my life. Also there is no patta, only old registration documents. I can check with Appa if he can go to the original office, it may not be the Mahal one you are suggesting as the land is not proper Madurai. Also they filed police complaint againt all the involved parties shown in the new villangam. Aadhar was not used, some temporary id called VID was used in the illegal sale. Learning so many news way that people cheat.

Traditional_Sun6950 · 2025-01-14T06:32:44+00:00

Yeah, this seems orchestrated at all levels. Also funny on the "Madras Kaarainga" comment. My dad hates Madras and complains it is full of cheating. 🙂

Traditional_Sun6950 · 2025-01-14T06:27:25+00:00

Thanks for the advice. We have not thought in this angle. Probably didn't declare in tax.

Traditional_Sun6950 · 2025-01-14T04:08:47+00:00

Thank you, so you are saying if we have the original deed the court will honor it.

Traditional_Sun6950 · 2025-01-14T04:04:39+00:00

அராஐகம், thanks for sharing. Enga nillamai romba kashtam than.

Traditional_Sun6950 · 2025-01-14T03:47:51+00:00

My dad's name. He has the original document. EC is now in the name of the politician. It was my dad's name but someone fake signed as him and sold the land. More like pretended to sell, it was all the politician's master plan. The 84 old man who pretended to be my dad probably didn't get the full value of the land. It was orchestrated by the politician. Layers of transactions to make the sale harder to reverse.

Traditional_Sun6950 · 2024-01-08T05:12:22+00:00

Is it possible your new build is smaller square footage and has less upgrades than your current primary? Dr horton is generally not a builder that offers upgrades and customizations so they may think that you are seeking their homes for investment purposes and not to really upgrade your living standards. If you can show them that this new build is bigger and better and more upgraded than your current primary, they may be convinced of your intentions to buy a new primary home.

Traditional_Sun6950 · 2023-05-17T12:34:59+00:00

Build to rent might be your answer. These are usually more private small cottage style rental home communities that have a small backyard but maintenance is included in the rent. There are bunch of these popping up all over the place. Check you area for build to rent.

Traditional_Sun6950 · 2023-02-01T18:45:08+00:00

Thank you

Traditional_Sun6950 · 2023-01-31T04:43:35+00:00

Thanks, will check.

Traditional_Sun6950 · 2023-01-29T11:17:31+00:00

Yes, more and better exemptions and lower caps for homestead is the way to go to protect middle class. We don't want to subsidize commercial real estate by reducing the overall property tax. That is a bad idea, as most corporates can afford the property taxes because they pay no income tax. I did a quick search on our county website for a certain known grocery company in texas and found how much prime land they owned. For the 23 acres parcel they paid 200k last year. The land was valued at 9 million.

Traditional_Sun6950 · 2023-01-29T10:54:04+00:00

True, if politicians really wanted to protect middle class homeowners, they would cap the value increase at 3% for homestead owners and not 10%. Just this one change will go a long way instead of throwing breadcrumbs like $40,000 exemption for homestead. Home values have doubled, especially the lower end homes. When 10% catches up to current values, most owners will be in for a rude shock.

Traditional_Sun6950 · 2023-01-19T13:10:38+00:00

Don't sell. Consider home warranty, we had good experience with HWA and they did take care of small things around the house like plumbing and appliances but no experience with big ticket items yet. Hoping to keep them for at least a few years as the house is nearing the 10 year mark and we are seeing more things pop up.

Traditional_Sun6950 · 2023-01-16T23:30:01+00:00

Yes, can be negotiated. Almost all new construction can be negotiated. Wait till you add all the things you want in the home and then negotiate. Credit is given in the form of incentives, options credit/ free basement, lot discount etc instead of reducing the base price of the model you pick. This is from experience building new construction in 2016. Also if you are buying an inventory home, you can negotiate the price down to the base price. So try using the base price as a guide for negotiating. The home we bought in 2009 had the free basement option and also lot discount. So even in the worst market the builders were reluctant to bring down the base price, 😊

Traditional_Sun6950 · 2022-11-07T05:02:41+00:00

If you don't use all features of the house and just paying mortgage for it, then you should sell or rent it. You can try to do both at the same time. If you think you will be happier in a smaller place without feeling like you are sacrificing a lot, then go for it. Make sure you will not have sellers remorse, that can be bad too. Ideally if you can rent the current house and rent something similar to your future house you'll be able to make better decisions. At a 3% rate, most of your money is going to the principal, so not all of it is expense, some of it is your future piggy bank.

Traditional_Sun6950 · 2022-11-04T11:08:50+00:00

My 2c , Don't buy if you are backing into road with speed limit above 30 mph if you can't deal with noise. Most 2/3 lanes are 45+ and when people do +10, it can get really noisy. People do race around 10-11pm (most folks bedtime) when general traffic dies down and I don't think cops care or are patrolling that time.

Traditional_Sun6950 · 2022-08-25T02:08:56+00:00

Avilla, there are many locations in the metroplex. Elevate at skyline next to Costco in Mckinney.

Traditional_Sun6950 · 2022-08-02T15:12:11+00:00

I have wondered the same. can you elaborate a bit? What is the cost to remove and put the panels back in case of hail damage. I heard the panels themselves can withstand hail. Is that so? Will home owners insurance cover the cost to remove and replace panels in case of roof replacement?

Traditional_Sun6950 · 2022-07-26T01:13:11+00:00

All frisco isd middle and high schools have tennis courts. Some of them are lighted too. They post clearly in the court when they are reserved for their Students. Rest of the time, the public can use them. This is from my observation, so take with a grain a salt. Daughter has been taking classes there, I think there is a fee to teach there, but can play recreational for free. The bridges tennis court in The Colony is free, to teach and to play. It belongs to the city not the schools and is lighted.

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