What house to buy?

**gini** · 02-21-2010, 01:45 PM

My first thought was about your dogs. House #1 seems too small for everyone to have some space.

I therefore vote for house #2 - or suggest you keep looking. You could also live in house #1 after you are married - see how it works out - and then go house shopping.

**wolf_Q** · 02-21-2010, 04:53 PM

Thanks for the replies and input guys, its helpful.

**Logan** · 02-21-2010, 06:58 PM

I would not want to start married life with two housepayments (been there, done that...lol...and when house #2 didn't sell, we had to rent and it was just a pain). Why don't you just start in his small home and then consider moving after you've got some time as a couple under your belt? Marriage is a big enough adjustment without taking on a big renovation at the same time. Just my two cents!

**Asiel** · 02-21-2010, 07:20 PM

I would probably go with no.2 . I'm a bit claustrophobic and no. 1 sounds like it would be pretty crowded if the dogs all come inside. If the market is healthy enough that you're sure you can rent no.1 you could have your cake and eat it too. Seems no 2 has more advantages and you might need all the room if you decide to hve kids later on. Besides the fact that it's lots of fun fixing the downstairs by yourselves.

**cassiesmom** · 02-21-2010, 08:19 PM

750 sf is really small. I'd vote for #2

**krazyaboutkatz** · 02-21-2010, 08:40 PM

My vote is for house #2 or to keep on looking. Good luck with whatever you decide.

**kokopup** · 02-21-2010, 10:12 PM

When i was your age I THOUGHT I needed a large house especially one with a basement. House #2 is basically what I have now. Now that I'm old and retired I wish I had house #1 because a large house is a lot of work to maintain, not to mention cost of heating and cooling.

Since your are young I say go for it and buy house #2 and keep house # 1 for rental. Unless the tax laws are different in Utah you can come out ahead because the interest and property taxes are deductible on at least your federal tax return. if you rent for the payment you can claim a net loss also.

**Cataholic** · 02-22-2010, 05:07 AM

House #2! My house is just under 1000 sf- finished. It is too small for us, I think. I want a larger house to have an official 'office'/guest room. Plus, more cats.

BUT, I love the house payment on a small house, and the heating/air charges, the yard...etc.