Official Utah chat thread

SLCGoonski · 12-06-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JL328i

I think the southwest part of the valley is the cheapest rent wise.. and you can also get a fairly new house. Daybreak is nice... have u looked there?

Like I said before...it all depends on where you want to live. Keep in mind work, school, family, friends and how much you'd have to drive.

What is your time worth (may spend a lot of it in the car) and gas is not going to get any cheaper.

Daybreak is waaaay out there and unless you work close, you'd probably spend a lot of time and money on travel.

Park2670 · 12-06-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by nsanbyker

If you don't have a realtor or know someone who can refer, I have a friend that helped us with our house. I'd be willing to give you her number if you are interested.

P.S. Good morning Utah

Ive got a Realtor, that my dad has always used, and has been very fair and helpful in all of his house purchases.

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Originally Posted by accendo

+1, financing first is a must!

If you're interested in downtown, I know a couple of good realtors who specialize in it.

Yay! It is a pretty cool setup. I even used my HDC last night to get down the 3rd Avenue sheet of ice!

Not going downtown, too small for too much. But thanks anyway. and Yes isnt HDC cool!?

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Originally Posted by SLCGoonski

I also have a realtor that helped us and a few of our friends buy/sell.

Like anything, realtors are a personal preference. Just because you talk to one, doesn't mean you can't change. Like an interview process. Always remember...they're working for you, not the other way around.

What's your timeline look like Parker?

Were going to start looking just before the wedding, which we are planning on for the end of March.

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Originally Posted by sirzepp

Good advice on buying a house ITT. Definitely arrange financing FIRST. You are dead in the water if you can't get approved OR if your budget exceeds what you can get approved for and you don't have the cash to make it up.

Watch out for screwy loans, too. Not sure how much is going on now(with the industry in the pooper), but when we were getting approved...we were offered all sorts of interest only, ARM, etc. loans. I'd stay away. Get yourself a nice 30 year fixed loan...even if you have to drop your budget some...

Yea, we have quite a few family members that work for banks and credit unions, so I know that they will make sure I dont get screwed. And the even better news is that Silvana already got approved on her own so adding me makes it all that much better.

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Originally Posted by 335viaSTi

whoa, big moves going on here.

No kidding

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Originally Posted by JL328i

I think the southwest part of the valley is the cheapest rent wise.. and you can also get a fairly new house. Daybreak is nice... have u looked there?

Daybreak is WAY too far away. Not worth it IMO. My sister lived out there and traffic is horrendous, and I dont ever want to live that far away from work.

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Originally Posted by SLCGoonski

Like I said before...it all depends on where you want to live. Keep in mind work, school, family, friends and how much you'd have to drive.

What is your time worth (may spend a lot of it in the car) and gas is not going to get any cheaper.

Daybreak is waaaay out there and unless you work close, you'd probably spend a lot of time and money on travel.

I want to be somewhat close to work, school, family... blah blah blah. So thanks for the tips!

SLCGoonski · 12-06-2009, 08:47 PM

Thanks Cody. I've spent far too much money and bought many things off gearscan in the past 2 days. :shifty

However, Christmas shopping is getting very close to complete.

Das M · 12-06-2009, 10:27 PM

That site is addictive. Be careful. muhaha.

Park2670 · 12-06-2009, 11:22 PM

Im not sure what you are talking about?

adrock · 12-07-2009, 07:41 AM

First post of the morning!

Park2670 · 12-07-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by adrock

First post of the morning!

Was this because you were still up? OR just getting to work?

Das M · 12-07-2009, 09:13 AM

morning all. i hope we get more white, fluffy, powder today.

adrock · 12-07-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Park2670

Was this because you were still up? OR just getting to work?

Still up... still

accendo · 12-07-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 335viaSTi

morning all. i hope we get more white, fluffy, powder today.

:shifty

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Originally Posted by adrock

Still up... still

Yikes!

Ruff Rider · 12-07-2009, 02:48 PM

Checking in from the campus of the Game Cocks

But here they call them the "cocks" for short. South Carolina is a nice place to visit but wont be moving here any time soon.

Off to find some food

Ruff Rider · 12-07-2009, 10:23 PM

a basic 1500 year old tree in Charleston SC

Ruff Rider · 12-07-2009, 10:25 PM

this one is for Bimmer......

Park2670 · 12-07-2009, 11:29 PM

That tree is pretty crazy Pat! Wow.

Hey, all of you rich folk... So the date were planning on is hopefully March 27th. I was wondering if anybody had tips for the Honeymoon? I have been thinking Miami since the flight is cheaper, and I want to go somewhere warm. Only thing I cant figure out is where we should stay, and we dont really have all that much money

Any tips? Ive been searching on expedia, but dont really know how to find a good place.

Das M · 12-08-2009, 01:19 AM

best advice i can give for honeymoon is if you don't have tons of money for a good one up front, don't sweat it. you can always save for a real nice one later on, it's still as meaningful. we took a mini one to hilton head and then a real one later. still had a blast. just go to a beach somewhere and chill. don't need to spend tons of money to have it mean something.

TurboFan · 12-08-2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sirzepp

I froze my butt off putting new gauges in the M3 last night...lol

Hello everyone :wave.

Jason...E60 M5. I know I'm the dissenting opinion...but I love that car and I think it's the best bang for the buck right now in the BMW world.

Find a nice one. Don't look back.

Then again, I drive a 10 year old car(well, I don't 'drive' it so much right now)...new technology doesn't do it for me.

I'm leaning e60. Have to see the 550 up close personal.

Park2670 · 12-08-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 335viaSTi

best advice i can give for honeymoon is if you don't have tons of money for a good one up front, don't sweat it. you can always save for a real nice one later on, it's still as meaningful. we took a mini one to hilton head and then a real one later. still had a blast. just go to a beach somewhere and chill. don't need to spend tons of money to have it mean something.

Good call

SLCGoonski · 12-08-2009, 09:38 AM

We went to Jamaica for our honeymoon. Sandals resort Ocho Rios. It was meh.

Head to someplace in Cali for a weekend getaway...can find cheap flights and hotel rooms.

Why do you have to spend a ton of money to honeymoon after you get married? Hell Parker, you have 4 years to travel and have a good time together, save your money for more trips down the road.

Park2670 · 12-08-2009, 09:40 AM

I dont have to spend a ton of money, thats why I am asking you guys. And my original post said "cheaper"

accendo · 12-08-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Park2670

I dont have to spend a ton of money, thats why I am asking you guys. And my original post said "cheaper"

I'm not usually the expert in budget travel, but I'd add a +1 to the advice given so far. Miami isn't the cheapest city out there, but it is nice in March. SoCal is cheaper and closer, definitely more bang for the buck.

Also, yay for XI and booo for drivers who don't understand snow.

sirzepp · 12-08-2009, 10:40 AM

Another vote for SoCal here.

La Jolla, SBA, Monterey, so many great destinations.

Visiting the Peoples' Republic of California is great.

SLCGoonski · 12-08-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SLCGoonski

Why do you have to spend a ton of money to honeymoon after you get married?

Guess this rhetorical question was for the world in general. I think many small trips as a couple are awesome. There's so much to see in this world and it doesn't have to be expensive.

Couple of Jo and I's best trips were to Moab, Bryce, Zion during the off seasons. Great in the snow (Moab in the spring). Relaxing, inexpensive, and local.

(of course we have also traveled overseas, mexico, and to the far reaches of the US

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Park2670 General 362 Rep 18,218 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH iTrader: (8)	That tree is pretty crazy Pat! Wow. Hey, all of you rich folk... So the date were planning on is hopefully March 27th. I was wondering if anybody had tips for the Honeymoon? I have been thinking Miami since the flight is cheaper, and I want to go somewhere warm. Only thing I cant figure out is where we should stay, and we dont really have all that much money Any tips? Ive been searching on expedia, but dont really know how to find a good place. __________________
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Das M Colonel 76 Rep 2,382 Posts Drives: YMB F80 ///M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NoVA iTrader: (3)	best advice i can give for honeymoon is if you don't have tons of money for a good one up front, don't sweat it. you can always save for a real nice one later on, it's still as meaningful. we took a mini one to hilton head and then a real one later. still had a blast. just go to a beach somewhere and chill. don't need to spend tons of money to have it mean something. __________________ 2016 F80 ///M3 [YMB / Black Full Merino / Carbon Fiber Trim / DCT / Everything] I picked DCT because I want to be more involved in my un-involvement.
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SLCGoonski Brigadier General 58 Rep 4,221 Posts Drives: 2014 F31 Estoril MSport Wagon Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SLC, UT iTrader: (4)	We went to Jamaica for our honeymoon. Sandals resort Ocho Rios. It was meh. Head to someplace in Cali for a weekend getaway...can find cheap flights and hotel rooms. Why do you have to spend a ton of money to honeymoon after you get married? Hell Parker, you have 4 years to travel and have a good time together, save your money for more trips down the road. __________________ SLC Goonski 14 F31 MSport Wagon 08 335i e90...sold
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