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  1. Hillbeans

    Different CC status within immediate family

    I am getting ready to book my 5th cruise and after completion I will be Gold Status. My 22 and 17 yo children sailed with their father a few years ago and already would qualify for Gold status and this would be their 6th Cruise. Does the reservation automatically default to the lower level of...
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    The Official DIS Golden Globes LIVE WATCH PARTY Thread!!! TONITE - Yes TONITE!

    Goodness I had no clue this was on tonight!! Thanks for the reminder.
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    Northern Lights

    We have been to Iceland but no luck seeing them. Going to try again later this year. My BFF slept in an igloo in the tip of Norway for 3 nights in the dead of winter and didn't see them either. It truly is the luck of the draw.
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    After-Market ADAS/DashCam system

    Can anyone recommend an after-market ADAS system (could be a dash cam set-up) that would be helpful to alert for deer or other road hazards?
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    You suddenly win an award , where do you keep it in your home?

    I have a mantle on the side of the fireplace where I keep all of the family "awards" ranging from the kids first soccer trophies to High School letters/plaques. I also have our Castaway 5K medals there :)
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    When was the last time you went to the other side of your country?

    Last year went from NJ to CA. Going again next month.
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    Rant about your favorite sports team thread

    well I am a diehard New York Jets fan - enough said. My son is a Steelers fan, at least they pulled together an 8-8 season so far.
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    WWYD - renovate or knock down/rebuild (or sell as-is)

    The kitchen was redone in 2000 with cabinets and flooring, it’s small and wouldn’t need much to freshen it up. Maybe some new appliances like a range, refrigerator and sink.. Sorry I should have clarified this.
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    WWYD - renovate or knock down/rebuild (or sell as-is)

    Sorry I should have clarified, would have to sell our condo and use the proceeds from the sale (it would cover).
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    WWYD - renovate or knock down/rebuild (or sell as-is)

    DH and I have two main residences, one of them is a 1000 SQ 3-bedroom ranch style home on .45 acre (the property is in a good location, corner lot) and one is a 2B2BA Condo. The ramch home is about 60 years old and needs a major overhaul. Current mortgage on the home is about $100K and value...
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    What are you surprisingly good at?

    I am really good at hitting a softball (or baseball). For some reason I have always been able to read a pitcher and know where they are putting the ball.
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    Keep property and become a landlord, or sell

    I agree - I think a 2 year rental is a big commitment, but I am not in a resort town so most people who are my neighbors have been here before me (and I have lived here 6 years)
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    Keep property and become a landlord, or sell

    Well I definitely see your point, but it's my assumption that if the housing market stays relatively hot and I sell in 5 more years, I would make more than just $100K. I paid $211K for my condo in 2016 and they are now selling for upwards of $325K
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    Keep property and become a landlord, or sell

    I just read the by-laws and yes I would be responsible. They do make the tenant sign a 2-year rental addendum.
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    Keep property and become a landlord, or sell

    My HOA has a 2-year rental clause, so if I do decide to go the rental route, they would have to sign an addendum drafted by the HOA agreeing to those terms. And yes, I just read the master deed and as unit owner I would be responsible for the behaviors of my tenants.
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    Keep property and become a landlord, or sell

    I am curious to get an opinion, and perhaps the good and the ugly about becoming a landlord. I currently own a 2B2BA condo in a very nice town in NJ. My DH and I will be consolidating to one household after my youngest graduates from HS in 2023. There are definitely positives and negatives with...
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    What is the "life hack" that you began doing one day that is now a standard practice in your life

    Yes both great hacks. I am always looking for ways to make litter box clean-up more efficient. Phone hacks are awesome too!
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    What is the "life hack" that you began doing one day that is now a standard practice in your life

    I got thinking about this when going through the endless amounts of mismatched socks from my son and started only buying him the same brand and color of sock, so no more mismatches :) (he still has a few pairs of colorful socks for special occasions). What is something you learned or started...




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