the lot isn't huge... .3-.5 is average i'd say. my parents house is .27, and its really not that big.
i think the thign i like most about the house, is that it apepars to be set back from the street. i've always liked the "big" front yard look.
2-car garage is a must for me. frankly, i really want a 3 (2 for cars, 1 for tools/lift
) later down the road, i can always expand that garage and add a workshop off the back or something if i want to.
the kicker for me is the HUGE family room adittion. thats a huge room. and with walk-out to the patio-- can you say perfect entertainment house?
a 30-yr at like 6% is going to be about 1400/month if i put 5k down. my old man already told me he'd throw me some cash to help on the DP... and hes good about shit like that, so coming up with 20k for a DP won't be a problem. if i put 20k down, it comes up to like 1300/month
i don't think i can afford it though.
take home = 2300/month
sti + insurnace payments for all cars = 750/month
mortgage = 1300/month
insurance/utilities = 300/month probably.
and im already in the whole $50/month... and i haven't eaten, bought gas, or any furinture...
damnit.