Pictures of Condo -- Opinions?

[AzraelPC]

$850 monthly
1500 SQFT
1 block from ocean, Carolina Beach, NC
Carolina Beach Condo (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=615+spencer+farlow,+28428&sll=34.171832,-77.905855&sspn=0.012392,0.028024&ie=UTF8&ll=34.052962,-77.900115&spn=0.003102,0.007006&t=h&z=17&om=1)

Living Area:

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w228/Azrael_PC/th_CarolinaBeachCondo-LivingArea.jpg (http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w228/Azrael_PC/CarolinaBeachCondo-LivingArea.jpg)

Dining Area (Dedicated):

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w228/Azrael_PC/th_CarolinaBeachCondo-DedicatedDiningA.jpg (http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w228/Azrael_PC/CarolinaBeachCondo-DedicatedDiningA.jpg)

Kitchen:

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w228/Azrael_PC/th_CarolinaBeachCondo-Kitchen.jpg (http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w228/Azrael_PC/CarolinaBeachCondo-Kitchen.jpg)

Master Bedroom:

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w228/Azrael_PC/th_CarolinaBeachCondo-MasterBedroom.jpg (http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w228/Azrael_PC/CarolinaBeachCondo-MasterBedroom.jpg)

Master Bathroom:

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w228/Azrael_PC/th_CarolinaBeachCondo-MasterBath2.jpg (http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w228/Azrael_PC/CarolinaBeachCondo-MasterBath2.jpg)

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w228/Azrael_PC/th_CarolinaBeachCondo-MasterBath.jpg (http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w228/Azrael_PC/CarolinaBeachCondo-MasterBath.jpg)


Guest Bedroom:

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w228/Azrael_PC/th_CarolinaBeachCondo-GuestBedroom.jpg (http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w228/Azrael_PC/CarolinaBeachCondo-GuestBedroom.jpg)

Guest Bathroom:

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w228/Azrael_PC/th_CarolinaBeachCondo-GuestBath.jpg (http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w228/Azrael_PC/CarolinaBeachCondo-GuestBath.jpg)

Private Porch:

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w228/Azrael_PC/th_CarolinaBeachCondo-PrivatePorch.jpg (http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w228/Azrael_PC/CarolinaBeachCondo-PrivatePorch.jpg)

[Phantom1977]

As far as condo prices go, i would know. But 1500 for $850 sounds good to me, and the condo looks great.

Outside shots?

Congratulations on the condo, Azrael.

[gebbie]

that'll be the official XLN vacation spot in NC ;)

[masterninja]

that'll be the official XLN vacation spot in NC ;)

Nice then...best start packing we can have like a LAN going.

[AzraelPC]

As far as condo prices go, i would know. But 1500 for $850 sounds good to me, and the condo looks great.

Outside shots?

Congratulations on the condo, Azrael.

Would or wouldn't? You put the 'but' after that, so I'm not sure what you meant.

I wish that I had some outside shots, but we didn't get to look around much. I'm moving in a few weeks and will take more shots once we get everything situated and will even throw some sunset shots in for good measure. :D

that'll be the official XLN vacation spot in NC ;)

Gebbie, I take it you would want the other bedroom? The rest of you will have to stay in a hotel. :D

Not sure the wife will like that too much, tho. :D

Nice then...best start packing we can have like a LAN going.

Haha. The wife REALLY wouldn't go for that.

[tbone4690]

what is the difference between a condo and a apartment? they are the same thing to me, I'm in a condo now. Not too fond of them, too small.

[AzraelPC]

what is the difference between a condo and a apartment? they are the same thing to me, I'm in a condo now. Not too fond of them, too small.

Apartments are normally all owned by the same leasing company. Condominiums are owned by individuals that are members of the building or community of buildings.

The difference lies in who you go to when you have a problem. With apartments, you contact the leasing company and they send out the maintenance team. With condos, you contact the owner of the condo, and he/she does what is necessary and may have to contact the homeowners association to obtain permission to do something.

Am I right? I watch a ton of HGTV and real estate shows, so I hope I'm explaining this properly. Anyone else care to chime in?

[stonyarc]

Congratz on the condo, looks real nice

[loki87]

Congrats on the new place! I really wish housing was that cheap around here. You wouldn't be able to get an appt/condo half that size for that cheap in the DC area. Well, at least in a neighborhood you would want to live in.

[masterninja]

Haha. The wife REALLY wouldn't go for that.

I dont know man i can be very persuasive....:p

[gebbie]

I dont know man i can be very persuasive....:p

you could send the ninjas after her :cool: :D

[Phantom1977]

Would or wouldn't? You put the 'but' after that, so I'm not sure what you meant.

I wish that I had some outside shots, but we didn't get to look around much. I'm moving in a few weeks and will take more shots once we get everything situated and will even throw some sunset shots in for good measure. :D

Meant wouldn't.

[AzraelPC]

I dont know man i can be very persuasive....:p

Death threats don't even work.

you could send the ninjas after her :cool: :D

See above. :D

Congrats on the new place! I really wish housing was that cheap around here. You wouldn't be able to get an apt/condo half that size for that cheap in the DC area. Well, at least in a neighborhood you would want to live in.

From what I hear DC is one of the worst cities in the country as far as crime is concerned. Any truth to that, loki?

To be honest, this is an anomaly on the housing market. I would fully expect them to be able to get at least $1000 for this condo. Main reason? It's one block from the beach. No lie, look at the map that the link takes you to. The lady says that they lived off of the seafood that her son and husband caught there. If you like flounder, then it's one of the best spots in the area.

Another reason is the fact that it's HUGE. 1500 SQFT apartments in Wilmington don't exist, especially 2 bedrooms. The maximum SQFT of 2 BR apartments that I had seen is 1000. After that, the 3 BR's start. This leaves each of the rooms as very small. Too small, in fact, for our furniture. Plus, the 2 BR apartments of a similar style (luxury) are $900-$1000 for 1000 SQFT.

I'm getting a steal for 1500 SQFT at $850 monthly.

Congratz on the condo, looks real nice

Thanks, Stony. I'm about 1.5 hours from Cary, NC, where Epic Studios is located. Too bad I don't have a game design degree. :D

[gebbie]

I'm about 1.5 hours from Cary, NC, where Epic Studios is located. Too bad I don't have a game design degree. :D

http://www.westwoodonline.edu/degree/gaming/art-design/degree.asp :D

[AzraelPC]

http://www.westwoodonline.edu/degree/gaming/art-design/degree.asp :D

Something to think about. Thanks, Gebbie. I also happen to be poor, so unless they can let me go for free, I'm screwed.

[gebbie]

Something to think about. Thanks, Gebbie. I also happen to be poor, so unless they can let me go for free, I'm screwed.

I'm on student loans actually.. there's loans.. grants.. that fasfa (free federal aid), federal loans.. etc..

there's a lot of options kemosabe, just gotta run the financial aid package thingy, and you'll get loans.. to just pay 'em back after your making the big bucks at some game studio :D

[AzraelPC]

I'm on student loans actually.. there's loans.. grants.. that fasfa (free federal aid), federal loans.. etc..

there's a lot of options kemosabe, just gotta run the financial aid package thingy, and you'll get loans.. to just pay 'em back after your making the big bucks at some game studio :D

True. I'll look at it after we move. It's ultra-hectic around here now.

[SeSsIoNz 07]

looks like a great property.

I love when my buddys move to new places ... help em move in then throw a house warming party hehehe.

cheap rent ... over here condos will run you anywhere from 900-1500, and if you wanna live like a baller.. even more.. my buddy got lucky he scored a penthouse .. he was living in it for about 5 years..

and the owner he was leasing off. offerd if he wanted to buy it out right...and he did. a year later he turned around and sold it for 450 thousand.. almost half a mill!!!

[AzraelPC]

looks like a great property.

I love when my buddys move to new places ... help em move in then throw a house warming party hehehe.

cheap rent ... over here condos will run you anywhere from 900-1500, and if you wanna live like a baller.. even more.. my buddy got lucky he scored a penthouse .. he was living in it for about 5 years..

and the owner he was leasing off. offerd if he wanted to buy it out right...and he did. a year later he turned around and sold it for 450 thousand.. almost half a mill!!!

That pretty awesome. Hey, if you want to throw me a housewarming party, then, by all means, please do. If you need to book a flight, the airport is ILM (Wilmington International Airport). :D