Nov 19, 2009

Festive Things To Do This Holiday Season!

Go Ice Skating at Crown Center-



Kansas City’s only public outdoor ice skating rink is open for its 37th season of great skating fun!
Regular admission is only $6, or free for adults over age 60 and children age 4 and under. Skate rental is $3, or skaters may bring their own. You cant miss out on the fun! Get directions and more info at http://www.crowncenter.com/Event/Event.asp?EventRef=Ice



You can’t miss the 80th Annual KCP&L Plaza Lighting Ceremony -


Kansas City native and "Saturday Night Live" cast member Jason Sudeikis flips the switch Thanksgiving night. With the flip of a switch, over 80 miles of multi-colored bulbs illuminate the Country Club Plaza district as nearly 300,000 spectators applaud the start of the holiday season.


Get Tickets to “The Nutcracker”


Holiday magic sparkles as the curtain goes up for Kansas City Ballet’s enchanting presentation of The Nutcracker with live orchestral accompaniment of Tchaikovsky's famous music. Featuring elaborate scenery, stunning choreography and vibrant costumes, Clara’s magical adventure captures the imaginations of all ages. Kansas City Ballet’s The Nutcracker is the largest production in an eight state region. Over 200 area children who are students in the Kansas City Ballet School perform alongside 25 Kansas City Ballet company dancers. Visit http://www.kcballet.org/performancestickets/nutcracker.html for tickets and more info!



Take a trip through “Christmas in The Park” at Longview Lake in Lee's Summit


Christmas in the Park is one of Jackson County Parks and Recreation's most celebrated events of the year. Three hundred thousand lights and 175 animated figures and splashes of Christmas color transform Longview Lake Park into an enchanting winter wonderland. The entire family will delight in the warmth of this fun-filled, holiday display gift from your Jackson County Parks.



Stroll down the Candle lit “Holiday Luminary Walk” in Overland Park

“The warm holiday ambience makes this highly acclaimed event very special, and in order to accommodate the crowds, we’re offering four nights this year,” said Teri Shields, member of the Friends of the Arboretum. "This is a rare opportunity for those who appreciate nature to experience the thrill of the nighttime woods.” For more information, call 913-685-3604.



Check out A Christmas Story- The Musical

Now in its 45th season, Kansas City Repertory Theatre is one of the Midwest region's premier professional theatres. The professional theatre-in-residence at UMKC, the Rep has two performance spaces: Spencer Theatre, which is located just four blocks east of the Country Club Plaza, and Copaken Stage, located in the heart of the Power & Light District. For more information: http://www.kcrep.org/



Reserve your tickets at the Sprint Center to see Trans-Siberian Orcherstra


With the long awaited new album Night Castle on the verge of being released, Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO), one of rock music’s biggest arena attractions, announces it will once again launch another monumental North American tour playing more than 80 cities in a nine-week period including a Wednesday, December 23 show date in Kansas City with two spectacular performances at Sprint Center at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m Visit www.sprintcenter.com for Tickets and more information



See David Archuleta Perform Live at Midland Theater

Singing on stage at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles was a moment David Archuleta will never forget, but there were a number of pivotal moments that happened in his (even) younger days, and he'll never forget any of them either, including singing for the first season "American Idol" contestants in Hollywood in 2002, when he was just 11 years old. For Tickets go to http://www.midlandkc.com/eventdetail.php?id=25066



Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Crown Center

Join KC native Eric Stonestreet, star of ABC's "Modern Family," as we light the 100-foot-tall Mayor’s Christmas Tree. The tree, one of the nation’s tallest, is the centerpiece for an illuminating holiday celebration. It's a symbol of the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund, which is dedicated to assisting the city’s less fortunate. Friday, Nov. 27 at 5:30 pm Visit Http://www.crowncenter.com/Event/Event.asp?Key=424&~=

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Nov 16, 2009

Dine Out On Thanksgiving & Watch The Lighting Ceremony

The tables are set for Thanksgiving on the Plaza where the atmosphere is inviting and dinner is definitely delicious! Reservations are now being taken at these Plaza restaurants for spirited celebrations before the lighting ceremony... or after.


Capital Grille will offer a traditional turkey dinner along with regular menu items. Hours will be 11am-8pm. Capital Grille, 4740 Jefferson, 816.931.6548



Chaz on the Plaza Thanksgiving Dinner, November 26; a prime spot for enjoying a Thanksgiving tradition on the Plaza. Chaz features a special three course menu with a selection of starters, entrees (including roasted turkey with traditional accompaniments) and desserts. $38 per adult, $19 per child age 3 – 12. Chaz on the Plaza, 325 Ward Parkway, (816)802-2152


Figlio’s Italian Restaurant Thanksgiving Brunch with the traditional Thanksgiving dishes including carving station with prime rib and ham. 10 am – 6 pm. Adults: $26.95. Kids under 5: Free. Kids 5-10: $9.95. Figlio’s Italian Restaurant, 209 W 46th Terrace, (816)561-0505


McCormick & Schmick’s will open 11am-8pm offering a traditional Thanksgiving plate along with regular menu items. McCormick & Schmick’s, 448 W 47th Street, 816.531.6800


M&S Grill will open 11 am-8 pm offering a traditional Thanksgiving plate along with regular menu items. Turkey dinner $17.95 and ham dinner $15.95 served all day. After 2 pm enjoy a Prime rib dinner $19.92, and pumpkin pie $2.95. M&S Grill, 4646 J.C. Nichols Parkway, 816.531.7799


Plaza III will be open 11am-9pm in addition to their regular menu, Plaza III will offer a traditional Thanksgiving meal, $23.95 per person, adults $11.95 children ages 5-10, under 5- FREE. The Club at Plaza III will also open that evening with live music 12pm -4 pm. Plaza III, 4749 Pennsylvania, 816.753.0000


Starker’s Restaurant, Thanksgiving at Starker’s Restaurant; make reservations for our 3 for 33 menu (3 courses for $33.00) from 11:30am-3:00pm of traditional and non-traditional items for Thanksgiving lunch on November 26. Become a friend of Chef/Owner John McClure and Starker’s Restaurant on FACEBOOK for updates and details of special events at the restaurant. Starker’s Restaurant Thanksgiving reservations; 816-753-3565.





ALSO OPEN…


Fogo de Chao, 816.931.7700: Lunch 11am-2pm, Dinner 5pm-10pm
Granfalloon, 816.753.7850: 5pm- 3am
810 Zone, 816.268.9663: open at 4pm
Baja 600, 816.931.6600: 3pm-midnight
California Pizza Kitchen, 816.561.2420: 4pm-9pm, limited menu

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Nov 10, 2009

Sneak Peek At Some Ridiculous Deals On Black Friday!

The Kohl’s Black Friday 2009 ad is 64 pages long and features over 300 early bird deals valid from 4am-1pm on Black Friday. Highlights: 50% off toys (including Barbie, Playskool and Fischer-Price brand), extra 20% off fine jewelry pieces that are already up to 60% off, apparel deals from $2, kitchen electrics from $20, the Dyson DC14 vacuum is $319.99 (normally $420), up to 30% off Wii games & get a $10 gift card for every $50 spent!

After 1pm, Kohl’s continues the great deals with 20%-40% off toys and 40%-55% off outerwear, sleepwear, shoes and sweaters.


Old Navy is going all out for Black Friday 2009 (this opens a PDF of the Old Navy ad), or as the store is calling it, Gobblepalooza. In fact, deals start on Thanksgiving Day with $15 sweaters for the whole family and 50% off outerwear.

Stores open Friday at 3am to start the Gobblepalooza rockin’ deals such as $5 Graphic Tees, $5 Performance Fleece tops, $10 jeans for kids, $15 jeans for adults and $15 frost-free jackets for kids. !

Also, look for your $10 off coupon! View the Old Navy Black Friday 2009 ad.

Where ever you end up shopping, here are some tips to help you out!

  1. Research: start your Black Friday 2009 research on Thanksgiving day or earlier.

  2. Make a plan: identify what you want to buy, what stores you need to go to and what time they open.

  3. Timing is everything: arrange stores by opening time from early to late.

  4. A fool and his money: be wary of Black Friday deals with quantity limits. If a store only has 10 items at that price, go elsewhere.

  5. Visualize: know where your items are in the store.

  6. Stay Safe: Black Friday 2008 was deadly; please don't trample anyone! Be patient.

  7. Power of numbers: go with a team and attack separate stores or separate sections of the same store. Designate a meeting place.

  8. Bring a snack: only amateurs stop at the food court on Black Friday! (Or the bathroom - so go before you leave.)

  9. The quiet ones: don't ignore stores that don't advertise. They will have deals too!

  10. Have fun: enjoy your family, friends and deals!
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Nov 5, 2009

What's Going On This Weekend In The City? ( Weekend of November 5th)



Paula Poundstone at JCCC Yardley Hall


Besides being a frequent guest of Letterman and Leno, she is the first woman to win an ACE (the Cable Emmy) for Best Standup Comedy performance and the first woman to be invited to perform at the distinguished White House Correspondents Dinner. Razor-sharp wit and spontaneity are what make Paula Poundstone’s audiences erupt in riotous laughter. Armed with nothing but a stool, a microphone and a can of Diet Pepsi®, Paula’s ability to create humor on the spot has become the stuff of legend. Little wonder people leave Paula’s shows debating whether the random people she talked to were “plants” – which, of course they never are – and complaining that their cheeks hurt from laughter. Tickets will sell out! Get them Click here and get your tickets online!


Go Ice Skating at Crown Center


Bundle up and grab your skates! November 6 is opening day at Kansas City’s only public outdoor ice skating rink. Celebrate our 37th season of great skating fun with free skating from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on opening day! Admission is just $6 for adults. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday & Saturday through January.


First Fridays in the Crossroads Art District- Downtown


Join the thousands that explore the galleries and shops in the Crossroads Arts District for one of the nation's largest art walks. If you have never been this is a so much fu! It is a great opportunity to support local artist in KC and find that piece of are you have been looking for to hand over your couch. This weekend they have a exhibit “Looking East.” Featuring Young Artists From China which was recently featured in the Kansas City Star. http://www.kccrossroads.org/



See Curious George- Sprint Center


CURIOUS GEORGE LIVE! is the new can’t miss live stage musical that will delight your whole family! Curious George is the inquisitive and loveable little monkey who takes everyone along on intriguing problem-solving adventures. Live on stage in his World Premiere musical tour, Curious George swings and flips his way through a fun-filled story that takes the audience from home to Rome. You and your children will laugh out loud, tap your toes, sing and dance along as you follow Curious George on his quest to win the Golden Meatball Contest. It’s a story about friends helping friends because of one very special "secret ingredient"! Bring your family on this loving, happy adventure with the one and only Curious George, coming soon to your hometown!



Chocolate the Exhibition- at Union Station Downtown


A gift for the gods. A symbol of wealth and luxury. An economic livelihood. Bonbons. Hot fudge. Candy bars. For thousands of years humans have been fascinated with the delicious phenomenon that we call “chocolate.” Now, only at Union Station, journey through history and unwrap the complete story behind the tasty treat we all crave. Engage your senses and discover facts about this sumptuous sweet you’ve never thought about before. Explore the plant, the products, and the culture of chocolate through the lenses of science, history, and popular culture. Chocolate is a sweet experience for all ages! Visit http://www.chocolate.unionstation.org/ for more info!




Beetles Tribute Band-American English at Midland Theater



American English in concert perform the entire career of The Beatles from 1963-1970. With precise attention to every musical detail, along with costume changes, vintage instruments and special effects, American English magically create The Complete Beatles Tribute! Tickets start at just $14.95 visit http://www.midlandkc.com/eventdetail.php?id=24483 for information or to purchase tickets.





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Nov 2, 2009

Overland Park-One Of the Top 10 Places To Grow Up!

America's 10 Best Places to Grow Up

Low crime, strong schools, green spaces, and fun activities are key ingredients for a happy childhood

Posted: August 19, 2009

Overland Park, Kansas: Just 12 miles outside of Kansas City, Mo., is the lovely community of Overland Park, Kan. This family-friendly suburb in America's heartland has a four-season climate and is opening a 12-field, artificially turfed, fully lit soccer complex in the late summer. "Soccer is a big sport in this community," says Mayor Carl Gerlach. Meanwhile, at the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, kids can visit nearly 200 farm animals, toss a bobber into a fishing pond, or take a ride in a horse-drawn wagon. The 17-mile-long Indian Creek Trail makes for a great bike ride. At the same time, sports fans are only a short car ride away from a Kansas City Chiefs football game or a Kansas City Royals baseball game. In addition, "we have three different school districts in Overland Park," Gerlach says. "All three have been nationally ranked and won awards."

To read the full article click here;

US News & Workd Report
By Luke Mullins
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Oct 24, 2009

10 Fun Places to Visit in the Kansas City Area



1. Hallmark Visitors Center- 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri 64108. 816-274-3613

There's so much to see at the Hallmark Visitors Center! Our permanent exhibits give you a glimpse into Hallmark's creative world. Be transported to a magical place where every day is a holiday, and there is always a reason to celebrate. When you visit the Hallmark Visitors Center, you enter the world of creativity and celebration of life. Don't be surprised if you laugh out loud, exclaim in amazement, or even shed a tear! At Hallmark, emotions are our business.

2. Liberty Memorial/ National WWI Museum- 100 W. 26th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108 816.784.1918

The National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial provides an extraordinary experience. The state-of-the-art Museum gives you the chance to explore and discover the nation’s most extensive assembly of artifacts, photography, art and narratives of the Great War ever presented in a single collection. The Museum introduces the war in unprecedented ways – through visual and audio sensory stimulation to mold an unforgettable experience in the minds of all visitors – young and old.

3. Boulevard Brewery- 2501 Southwest Blvd Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 474-7095

Founded in 1989, Boulevard Brewing Company has grown to become the largest specialty brewer in the Midwest. Our mission is simple: to produce fresh, flavorful beers using the finest traditional ingredients and the best of both old and new brewing techniques.

4. KC Zoo- 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64132 (816) 513-5700

The Kansas City Zoo helps keep the fun going into the fall with a full line-up of fun, interactive events and activities. Visit the Zoo today and enjoy our daily Animal Encounters, which continue through October.

5. Nelson-Atkins Art Museum- 4525 Oak Street Kansas City, MO 64111 816.751.1ART

At The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art there is always something new to discover. Our growing collection has fascinated, illuminated and exhilarated people since 1933. Come spend time with your favorites, see what’s new on view or check out a featured exhibition.
Always invigorating, Museum programs, classes and tours bring you closer to the collection and offer inventive ways to explore on your own, with friends or family.

6. Power and Light- Located at 14th & Main St Downtown Kansas City, MO

Offering over a half million square feet, The Kansas City Power & Light District is the mid-west’s premier entertainment epicenter. With more than 45 unique and captivating retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues, the District offers something for everyone. Located in the heart of downtown, this vibrant, new eight-block neighborhood links the Convention Center to the Sprint Arena and is bringing the beat back to Kansas City.

7. Union Station- 30 W Pershing Rd Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 460-2020

The Station is once again a popular destination for the surrounding community just stopping by for lunch or to mail a letter from the post office in the west end of the Grand Hall. The station also draws tourists from all over the world who marvel at the Grand Hall's 95-foot ceiling, three 3,500-pound chandeliers and the six-foot wide clock hanging in the Station's central arch.
Today's Union Station is filled with fine restaurants and unique shops. And just like in 1914, you can catch the train at Union Station's Amtrak stop.


8. Country Club Plaza- Located at 47th & Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64112 (816)753-0100
The Plaza's popularity and reputation has been recognized around the country. The entire 15-block district, with more than 150 shops and dozens of fine restaurants, makes The Country Club Plaza Kansas City's premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination.


9. Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens 8909 W 179th St Bucyrus, KS 66013 (913) 685-3604
The Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens was founded to keep the city at the forefront of environmental and ecological issues. A leader of environmentally sound community development, the Arboretum is an educational, recreational and cultural resource for the Kansas City region.


10. Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead 13800 Switzer Rd Overland Park, KS 66221 (913) 897-2360
With the Kansas Family Farm slowly disappearing, the Children's Farmstead was established in 1976, and was re-named in 1985 in honor of the first Overland Park Police Officer killed in the line of duty as the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead. Deanna Rose’s Legacy is to preserve the Farm Legacy so children in the city can learn facts of life from the charm of the farm. Children treasure such memories as gathering eggs, the sweet smell of hay, and learning first hand where milk comes from.

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Overland Park- One Of The Best Places To Live

Overland Park is the second most populous city in the U.S. state of Kansas. Located in Johnson County, it has traditionally been considered a satellite city of Kansas City, Missouri, and is located adjacent to Olathe, Lenexa, Prairie Village and Leawood.

The population was 149,080 at the 2000 census and was estimated at 171,231 in the 2008 census data. Overland Park has consistently ranked in the top 10 of CNN/Money and Money magazine's 100 Best Cities to Live in the United States. In the 2008 rankings, Overland Park placed 9th. Additionally, the city was ranked as one of "The Best Places to Raise Your Kids in 2009"and was ranked 3rd for "America's 10 Best Places to Grow Up". It is also the setting for the Showtime series The United States of Tara.
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Oct 23, 2009

Whats Going on in KC This Weekend? 10/24/09

Looking For Something To Do This Weekend In Kansas City?



Here are 7 GREAT ideas we wanted to share... (weekend of 10/24/09)


1. Grab Dinner and a movie at AMC-Olathe. They have a great Fork & Screen. http://www.moviewatcher.com/ Now...what move will you see? Amelia? Couples Retreat?

2. Meet some friend at Worlds of Fun. Halloween Haunt is in full swing! Get your tickets in advance at http://haunt.worldsoffun.com/ All your fear is here!

3. Take the family to The Louisburg Cider Mill. They have an amazing corn maze! The mill was named one of the top 10 cider mills in the US. For more info go to http://www.louisburgcidermill.com/

4. Catch a double feature at Union Station. Night of the Living Dead and The Last Man on Earth. Get in the ghoulish Halloween spirit as you enjoy these timeless cult classics! www.Unionstation.org for info FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY.

5. Pick a pumpkin at Powell Pumpkin Patch. Just like when you were a kid! Then take it home and carve it. http://www.powellpumpkinfarm.com/ We can't wait to see it on display on your patio.

6. Get Scared in the West Bottoms downtown! Just take IU-35 North to the 12th St exit. Take a group to The Beast or The Edge of Hell. Doors open at 7:00pm

7. Get tickets to the Rodeo with Sara Evans in concert at Kemper Arena. Tickets start at just $15! http://www.kemperarenakc.com/ for online tickets and info. It is sure to be a great ride…if you can stay in the saddle.


Hope this gave you some ideas! Be sure to tell us if you do any of these things and also what great ideas you have!
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FMG Cares- Information



At Fogelman Management Group, We Care. We Care about our customers… We Care about our associates…We Care about the local communities where we live and work. We endeavor to leave things a little better than they were when we found them.


Fogelman CARES was established to facilitate and organize FMG’s involvement in supporting charitable organizations and in “hands on” volunteerism, with the ultimate goal being to improve the local communities where FMG properties are located. CARES is an acronym for Compassionate Associates Responding & Embracing Service.


In addition to coordinating “hands on” service projects for our FMG associates throughout the year, annually Fogelman CARES selects one primary charitable organization to support. In 2008, Fogelman CARES selected the Make a Wish® Foundation as its primary charitable endeavor. Make a Wish® grants wishes to children who suffer from life threatening illnesses. We are pleased to announce that through the efforts of our 500-plus FMG associates, FMG CARES raised over $10,000 for Make a Wish during 2008, which resulted in the granting of two separate “wishes” through the Make a Wish program.


For 2009, Fogelman CARES has selected The Ronald McDonald House Charities as our primary charitable organization. Ronald McDonald Houses are located throughout the United States and abroad, and provide a home away from home for children receiving life-saving medical treatments at a distant medical center. Each FMG managed community has focused their support on their local Ronald McDonald House.


In addition to supporting our primary charitable organizations, throughout each year every FMG on-site team takes part in hands-on service projects in their local community. Through Fogelman CARES, FMG is doing its part to give back to our local communities.
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FMGreen- Information




Program Overview:


FMGreen is Fogelman Management Group’s environmental awareness/energy conservation initiative. This program was established in response to the growing concerns about climate change and its impact on the long term stability of our environment. It is our belief that through greater awareness, education, and programs, our FMG-managed communities can do their part to help protect and enhance the environment.



The primary objectives of FMGreen are (1) to reduce energy consumption, (2) to eliminate waste, and (3) to educate our associates, residents, clients and visitors on ways to protect our environment.Some of the steps FMG have undertaken are more complex while others are simple in nature. These steps can range from installing devices that disable our irrigation systems during periods of rain to the more mundane, like recycling paper in our offices. All are designed to reduce FMG’s consumption of energy and non-renewable resources and all are done in conjunction with our client’s wishes. To learn more, ask an associate.
To see tips on how you can "go green" Visit our website http://www.pointeroyalapts.com/fmgreen_tips.asp

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Oct 22, 2009

Rent Forever, Don’t Buy A Home- By Jim Wang

*This is a Devil's Advocate post.

With the new year comes the inaugural post for my new series, the Devil’s Advocate posts, where I try to argue the other side of common sense personal finance advice (read the Devil’s Advocate series introduction post). This post will tackle one of the cornerstones of well-accepted advice: rent as little as possible and buy a home as soon as you can, renting is just like throwing your money away. I think that, like all one-size fits all advice, is completely wrong and here’s why.

Renting Keeps You Flexible. When you rent, you can pick up and move almost whenever you want, with very little penalty (perhaps an early termination fee of some kind); when you own, selling a home can take a very very long time. You lose a lot of flexibility when you “put down your roots” and this is one the biggest reasons why you shouldn’t buy. When you want to look for a new job, you’re restricted to looking in the geographic area around your home. If you ever get a job offer in another area, you have to go through the headache of selling your home before you can take advantage of it. If you rented, you could just end your lease, rent a moving truck (avoid U-Hauls!), and just go.

Someone Else Does The Repairs. When you own your own home, every time something breaks, you have to fix it. Every time something breaks and can’t be repaired, you have to fork over the cash to buy a new one. A new refridgerator costs thousands, a new washer and dryer is on the hot side of a thousand bucks, a new dishwasher can set you back a couple hundred bucks, and that’s just the cheap stuff. When you rent, hopefully your landlord will take care of all of your problems, fixing things that need fixing, replacing things that need replacing, and if you pick your landlord correctly, it’ll be a corporation with deep pockets.

Owning A Home Is More Expensive Than It Looks. With renting, you do throw your money on rent because you never gain ownership of the place you’re renting. However, when you own a home, you also throw your money away on other fees and taxes that never go towards your home ownership. For example, you’ll pay property taxes, homeowners association dues, condominium fees, and any number of other fees associated to the area your home is in – none of which go towards the equity in your home. For example, on my home, I pay about $3,000 in property taxes each year plus $30/month for HOA fees, and $500/yr for a parks and recreation fee.

Renters Insurance Is Much Cheaper. When it comes to home related insurances, renter’s insurance is ridiculously cheaper than homeowners insurance – oftentimes ten times cheaper. I was able to get renter’s insurance when I was renting for as little as $7 each month but now I’m paying for homeowners insurance at $55 each month – a difference of $576 each year.
Home Prices Can Go Down Short-TermOne of the cornerstones of the argument to buy a home is that home prices always go up. I’m not one of those haters who sees the current housing market and is ready to throw falling prices into the faces of all those people who bought a home (I bought one last May, arguable near the peak of the housing prices nationally), but if you treat the housing market like any other market, you’ll recognize that in the long run every market will go up (yay inflation). The problem with that theory is the fact that while you can invest in the long term, reality forces you to live in the short term and in the short term the market can go down. Is this a strong enough argument to rent? Likely not, hence being placed last in the set, but it is a consideration.

Summary-Owning a home is something seriously significant, it’s a life changing decision, unlike investing in a 401K, which would likely not change much in your life right now; and so it’s not one that should be entered into lightly. My honest opinion is that the general rule of “buy a house, stop renting” is probably the most strongly believed but most weakly defensible of the common sense personal finance advice concepts out there.



http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/rent-forever-dont-buy-a-home.html
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Oct 21, 2009

Our Clubhouse Renovations!

Well our clubhouse renovations are in full swing now. Hopefully everyone is as excited to see the new place as we are! Pictures are being posted on Facebook and we now have a slideshow on the right side of our blog page, so make sure you check out our progress!

www.facebook.com/pointeroyal

More to come...
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