Re: Re: CONDOS, WATER DAMAGE AND TOXIC MOLD

[Guest guest]

Barb,

That is a tough question. We owned for 12 years prior to my husband losing his

job, and us having to relocate. We nearly lost our home. Now that we rent, I

wish we owned. Although owning was not the American Dream for us that it is

purported to be, I still think I'd rather own than rent. We at least care about

our environment, whereas I don't think our landlord really gives a rip...as long

as his rent check is on time.

Cathe

[] Re: CONDOS, WATER DAMAGE AND TOXIC MOLD

Which brings up an interesting question. Would most people here chose

to own their own single family dwelling due to having control over

everything in their homes, or rent, so they could move??? People seem

to think condo would be perfect for me because of my allergies since I

wouldn't need to get outside to do yardwork but I'm concerned about

issues similar to ones brought up in this article of lack of control

or ability to make a decision concerning repair of damage.

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> Good job !!! Well done

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[Guest guest]

My husband and I always thought that as we got older and reached retirement

we would

move into a condo so we could relax and be free of yard and house work.

After being

exposed to mold (from work) and knowing all that I do now I don't think we

would ever

move into a condo type building. I would be very worried about what was

going on all

around us. My aunts live in a retirement community, which is very well

maintained by the

company. Every leak is taken care of immediately and each unit is cleaned

on a regular

basis. I don't know what we will eventually do but I do know that our house

& yard

will soon be too much for us to take care of. Maybe we should all start

saving and build

our own community. Then we can all be sure we are living in a healthy

environment!!

What a nice dream that would be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sue

Which brings up an interesting question. Would most people here chose

to own their own single family dwelling due to having control over

everything in their homes, or rent, so they could move??? People seem

to think condo would be perfect for me because of my allergies since I

wouldn't need to get outside to do yardwork but I'm concerned about

issues similar to ones brought up in this article of lack of control

or ability to make a decision concerning repair of damage.

[Guest guest]

What you are talking about is called co-housing. Its actually a very smart

idea.. I think...

Both renting and living in condos have major drawbacks.. Owning is best, but

SO many can't afford it.

On 10/31/06, ssr3351@... <ssr3351@...> wrote:

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> My husband and I always thought that as we got older and

> reached retirement

> we would

> move into a condo so we could relax and be free of yard and house work.

> After being

> exposed to mold (from work) and knowing all that I do now I don't think

> we

> would ever

> move into a condo type building. I would be very worried about what was

> going on all

> around us. My aunts live in a retirement community, which is very well

> maintained by the

> company. Every leak is taken care of immediately and each unit is cleaned

> on a regular

> basis. I don't know what we will eventually do but I do know that

> our house

> & yard

> will soon be too much for us to take care of. Maybe we should all start

> saving and build

> our own community. Then we can all be sure we are living in a healthy

> environment!!

> What a nice dream that would be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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> Sue

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> Which brings up an interesting question. Would most people here chose

> to own their own single family dwelling due to having control over

> everything in their homes, or rent, so they could move??? People seem

> to think condo would be perfect for me because of my allergies since I

> wouldn't need to get outside to do yardwork but I'm concerned about

> issues similar to ones brought up in this article of lack of control

> or ability to make a decision concerning repair of damage.

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[Guest guest]

I'm sorry, I should have made it clear that I was responding to Sue's

comment..

Also - thank you for the informative info about condos and mold..

[Guest guest]

, that is some really fantastic writing!!!!! Wonder how one gets that

picked up on a Google Alert?

Sharon