Originally posted by zuki:
 High risk is flipping houses/speculator (Chas) in this market    
I'm not flipping, Zuki.  Our general health and my arthritic hip (and knees) drove us to the decision to opt for 'one-floor' living (we also considered several  houses with three level elevators).  Although the new house has three finished levels, all the primary living areas are on one floor.  As with a lot of areas in the country at this time, there are lots of million+ homes around here selling (some at auction) in the 5,6,and 700k's.  Unfortunately, we'll probably also take a huge hit if we decide to sell our current home now.  The way I see it, at our age, we'll all be dead soon, anyway,  why not enjoy whatever time is left.  Not that I'm a fatalist.  If I were, I'd go out and buy one last airplane.
Also, my life has become way too sedantary (too much TV, Internet, and Studio time).  At the new place, I'm buying a nice ZTR mower and cutting my own grass.......maybe.....as long as it doesn't interfere with Ophra.
chas
[This message has been edited by cgiles (edited 03-06-2009).]