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Feisty-Journalist497 t1_ix4sobx wrote

The money you save is worth it; i was lucky enough to buy a newly remodeled house that came with a one car driveway; i paid an extra 1500$ and expanded it and now i can fit both of our cars

I also recommend getting an EV; i travelled to Ohio to trade in my Tesla, for a Hyundai ioniq 5; My wife has a bolt that we picked up from NJ.

She teleworks, so her total cost to commute per week; 1.45$

I go to work 4 days a week at most, my cost to commute 100 miles a day ( 50 miles one way) so 400 miles a week; i estimate 8$ a week

To clarify, i bought a Tesla charger and installed that in my driveway

I’m also ganna experiment with the MARC this week, but it cost more to get round trip train tickets than for me to drive

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SuperBethesda OP t1_ix4tpo8 wrote

Good idea about the EV. Which part of Baltimore are you at? I’m assuming you’re not commuting to DC, since you mentioned 50 miles one way.

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Feisty-Journalist497 t1_ix4ur7z wrote

Yea a little past DC; Arlington I’m near green mount and E north ave

I got lucky, got in when prices started climbing; my mortgage is 1275$ 3 bd 3 bath 1275Sq ft

DM me for details if you want

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SuperBethesda OP t1_ix52g9a wrote

Thanks! That’s a fantastic deal. My mortgage + HOA is just over $2400/month for a tiny 870 sqft 2 bed/1 bath condo, even after putting 27% for down payment. 😞 The good part is I got in at 2.99% interest. Definitely will not be seeing that interest rate again. Location is perfect, but need more space. Not willing to give up urban walkability. Just looking to see what’s out there, and check out future options.

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Feisty-Journalist497 t1_ix58q0a wrote

I will die before i pay an HOA. My plan is buy a whole block, and just rent it out below market. I hate these scalpers out here rn when it comes to rentals

Check with your condo association and they more than likely will let you instal an EV charger if you get an electric car.

Or just get a ioniq 5, EV6 or VK that comes with 2 years free charging if they won’t let you

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SuperBethesda OP t1_ix5a7ab wrote

I get to see how all the building’s HOA funds are being spent, and it’s fairly reasonable. We have certain amenities, like 24/7 concierge service, pool & jacuzzi, tennis courts, etc. There’a also regular cleaning service for the common areas, in-house building engineer responsible maintenance, elevators, etc. We do have the option of putting in EV charger for my garage parking space, but I’d need to switch to an EV (currently driving a regular hybrid).

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Feisty-Journalist497 t1_ix5bxu6 wrote

Well, make the switch! You just have to hunt for the right EV, and then find a dealer that doesn’t markup. A bit of work on your end but well worth it i promise

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