I own a house and have since I was 18? I suppose I look older then I am. But when I tell people I own a house and i'm 20, they give me a snotty attitude. I moved into my first apartment when I was 18, then my dad told me I should own instead of buy, so at 18 1/2, he put a down payment down & I got a 2 bed condo. My family (of pets) grew large. So I decided I needed to be in a house. So me and my boyfriend together bought a 3 bedroom/2 bath house (a REALLY nice house) for a very low price of $245k (cheap for this area). My dad bought my condo from me- gave me $20k for the down payment. Basically, when people find out or I tell them i'm 20 and own a house they totally assume I'm a spoiled brat and give me attitude. My dad helped me out yea.... but he doesn't pay the bills and morgage every month. He doesn't care for my 7 ferrets, 4 dogs, fish tank, pond, 2 anoles, 2 toads, 1 conure parrot and Cat. I do all that obviously. Are they jealous?
2007-05-12 16:33:38 · 5 answers · asked by Louise 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
You go girl! I'm certainly not mad at you. Those people are just jealous because they are probably older and still don't have there act together. You keep doing what makes you happy. PS- Ferrets rock!
2007-05-12 16:41:58 · answer #1 · answered by BAnne 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say that in many cases, they are jealous. Most of us don't have parents or other relatives that can afford to help us out in the way your dad did/does.
But that doesn't mean you are spoiled. I am guessing, since you say that your dad doesn't care for your animal companions, that both you and your boyfriend have jobs. In which case you are working, not sitting around eating bon bons all day.
I wish that I had someone who could help me out like that, but that isn't the case. You do, so I say good for you. Make sure your dad knows how much you appreciate his help.
Good luck with your house and fur family. (and boyfriend).
P.S. I really do hope that your boyfriend is working and not just getting a free ride.
2007-05-12 23:49:23 · answer #2 · answered by meg3f 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They ARE jealous and they should be! Hell, I'm jealous and I'm not even old enough to own a house. Buying a house at your age is a big achievement and you should be proud, especially if you live where I do and house-prices are through the roof and property taxes are murder.
2007-05-12 23:45:52 · answer #3 · answered by saintmeghan 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they are jealous, but that's their problem. Good for you for working hard and getting something good for yourself. Keep up the good work!
2007-05-12 23:49:21 · answer #4 · answered by la buena bruja 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you have a mortgage on the house, you don't own it. The bank holding the mortgage can take your house if the payments aren't made. I own my house, it is PAID IN FULL. No mortgage, no payments, no bank to lay claim on it. So perhaps you should rephrase your statement to these people. You have a mortgage that you are paying on. One day you will own it.
2007-05-12 23:47:20 · answer #5 · answered by Candace A 5 · 1⤊ 5⤋