themarketingguy77
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Hi everybody,
Hope you're all doing well. We are a young couple (first time homeowners) with a small dog trying to make a decision between Helena 3 and Petaluma 1 or even a cheaper attached condo in Woodbury\Stonegate. Forgive me if I sound ignorant for some of these questions - I'm inexperienced.
My main concern is in regards to the resale value of the Helena vs the Petaluma along with the HOA and taxes for each. After doing some research at both offices, it seems like the HOA at Helena is MUCH higher than the Petaluma (As there is a fee for Helena neighborhood whereas Petaluma doesnt have an additional neighborhood fee).
I'm wondering what some of you might think what may be the better option from a financial standpoint? We love the California room and extra yard space in the Petaluma, but it is going to be a near $100k difference when you factor in needed upgrades, landscaping of the backyard, closing costs and etc.
From your experience, which would you choose? I can afford the Petaluma downpayment, but I don't think either homes will be lived in for the rest of our lives (at least 5 years, however). Do you think the resale value of the Petaluma will be much greater than the Helena?
Hopefully it doesn't sound like I'm persuading myself to pick the Petaluma, but want some confirmation from someone experienced with the resale value of these tract homes. Thanks so much for your time.
Hope you're all doing well. We are a young couple (first time homeowners) with a small dog trying to make a decision between Helena 3 and Petaluma 1 or even a cheaper attached condo in Woodbury\Stonegate. Forgive me if I sound ignorant for some of these questions - I'm inexperienced.
My main concern is in regards to the resale value of the Helena vs the Petaluma along with the HOA and taxes for each. After doing some research at both offices, it seems like the HOA at Helena is MUCH higher than the Petaluma (As there is a fee for Helena neighborhood whereas Petaluma doesnt have an additional neighborhood fee).
I'm wondering what some of you might think what may be the better option from a financial standpoint? We love the California room and extra yard space in the Petaluma, but it is going to be a near $100k difference when you factor in needed upgrades, landscaping of the backyard, closing costs and etc.
From your experience, which would you choose? I can afford the Petaluma downpayment, but I don't think either homes will be lived in for the rest of our lives (at least 5 years, however). Do you think the resale value of the Petaluma will be much greater than the Helena?
Hopefully it doesn't sound like I'm persuading myself to pick the Petaluma, but want some confirmation from someone experienced with the resale value of these tract homes. Thanks so much for your time.