Well, a lot of things have been happening since I last posted. I've been putting together everything I need to buy the house I'm living in. Mortgage, insurance, inspection, surveys, taxes, repair estimates, title seaches, blah blah blah.

The advantages:
Owning a home
Not having to pack and move
Very nice part of town
Good property values

The disadvantages:
The house is too small
A lot more money outlay for no change in lifestyle
More work

But, since I'm 40 now, I guess it's time. Before about 5 years ago I didn't really feel settled down enough, grown-up enough, to buy a house. I wish I had, because property values have gone up so much in that time.

Late.