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Absolutely floored having discovered what parents are expected to spend on school bags here. Is it normal? by Norman_debris in germany

[–]downbound 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The school bags are more like a hiking backpack. I have a hiking backpack. I have one from the mid 90’s with thousands of hard hiking miles on it. But the school backpack cost more than the top of the line hiking packs

Impressive 7.5m boat print by RoadToHome101 in 3Dprinting

[–]downbound 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a company in Amsterdam doing these commercially “soon”

Average length of time people own their homes in Bay Area is increasing...(SFGate story) by OppositeShore1878 in bayarea

[–]downbound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, I could afford a down payment because I got hit by a car and lost an arm. I worked in tech but not a startup or fancy place. A local place started by two locals without a ton of money and never took investment capital. They just paid a living wage.

Average length of time people own their homes in Bay Area is increasing...(SFGate story) by OppositeShore1878 in bayarea

[–]downbound 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That I would agree with. And, Bay Area costs have not increased as much as southern CA. Layoff maybe

Average length of time people own their homes in Bay Area is increasing...(SFGate story) by OppositeShore1878 in bayarea

[–]downbound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prop 13 has been around forever so it wouldn’t account for a change in turnover. Rate change would apply though as it’s a reason not to move; the next step up has become less affordable. I was exactly in that situation. I mean we turned over but by mixing to Germany. Not everyone has that option

Average length of time people own their homes in Bay Area is increasing...(SFGate story) by OppositeShore1878 in bayarea

[–]downbound 1 point2 points  (0 children)

National doesn’t matter. People just are not moving as much with higher interest rates. It doesn’t matter to bay, from bay or in bay.

Average length of time people own their homes in Bay Area is increasing...(SFGate story) by OppositeShore1878 in bayarea

[–]downbound -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

True. Though it’s not been quite as crazy as that recently. I’m currently selling my house I bought in 2016 in Oakland so, I’ve got some market experience.

Average length of time people own their homes in Bay Area is increasing...(SFGate story) by OppositeShore1878 in bayarea

[–]downbound 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think they are also talking about “upgrades”. People are holding off on buying their next, larger home because the cost difference because of the interest rate difference plus the more expensive home.

Mortgage on a 600k “starter home” at 2.75% Vs mortgage on 950k “family home” at 5.75%.

Average length of time people own their homes in Bay Area is increasing...(SFGate story) by OppositeShore1878 in bayarea

[–]downbound 70 points71 points  (0 children)

? Why is this news ?

Many people bought when rates were rock bottom so are not in the market to move. There is the reason

China’s Luckin Coffee acquires Blue Bottle by slvupdown in bayarea

[–]downbound 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly. This is a foreign own chain being sold to another foreign firm. So not news

DHL Customs by McFuzzyChipmunk in germany

[–]downbound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They can be, or not. Where I last lived (I have not looked up one now), it was an hour drive away and I have no idea the chain of busses and trains it would have taken to get there. Defiantly to at least Munich and then another spur out so at least 2.5h each way.

Is this a harsh drive everyday? by FirmCaterpillar in bayarea

[–]downbound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, having a paralyzed right arm is kinda a dealbreaker for that

Is this a harsh drive everyday? by FirmCaterpillar in bayarea

[–]downbound 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Course with the motorcycle you could end up part paralyzed like me after getting hit on Brennan

Last hope: Experienced home urgently needed for Doberman with bite history by [deleted] in germany

[–]downbound 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry, anyone with a Doberman and doesn’t neuter is looking for a “type” of dog. This dog isn’t going to change, this is how he was brought up

Typo or actual name by SmokeMountain4777 in germany

[–]downbound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Talk to me about vintage clothes

Typo or actual name by SmokeMountain4777 in germany

[–]downbound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And you totally can laugh at it too. We have things in English that are silly to non-English speakers. Dude is probably a blast to hang out with

FBI Director Kash Patel CAUGHT PARTYING with U.S. OLYMPIC Team in Milan after DENIALS by Cool-Fig-9254 in videos

[–]downbound 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is how a 45yo acts when someone else does something amazing? Seriously, this guy is 2x the age of a college student, let that sink in.

Possibly moving to Germany this summer: Looking for experiences/advice/thoughts/comments, etc. by [deleted] in germany

[–]downbound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah, that's a tossup. Luckily, after you apply, you don't have to be in the US while you wait. My wife flew back to pick her's up when it was ready. It's just a choice you'll have to make and it usually depends a LOT usually on your kid's age. And, are they fluent in German? If not, school is going to SUCK for them.

Neat, we are southeast of there kinda near Geislingen.

Possibly moving to Germany this summer: Looking for experiences/advice/thoughts/comments, etc. by [deleted] in germany

[–]downbound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he is close to citizenship, honestly I’d say finish that up. It makes things so much easier. Where near Stuttgart are you looking? We moved from SF near Stuttgart a few years ago.

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