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Filling up your gas tank or paying your mortgage?

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties Broker - Realtor - CEO

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It is days like today . . .that I'm feeling good to finally got rid of my 9 miles per gallon GAS HOG

It is also days like today  that I wonder. . what was I thinking of? when I first purchased it.

But now she is gone now and I'm feeling much  better.

 

In the same mentality.

How are you going to be feeling 5 years from now about your underwater mortgage?

Did you ride the storm hoping that things may get better?

The decision you make today, it matters!

It was difficult selling  my Hummer on a down market, preparing it, advertising it and negotiating. . But I had to do it and it was a pain; because I really loved my truck. . .

but she wasn't any good for my wallet.

Now a year later, I still look at my long gone truck. .I still love her but I smile when I think about her new owner who will be paying to fill up her tank!

She was a little overweight and I'm just noticing it? . ..I guess I didn't want to hear it back then.

 

If you are ready  to explore options for your underwater mortgage. .

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Meanwhile, let me show you my gas hog sweetheart. . for old times sake. . 

 

 

 

 

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 She was a beauty. . .

 

Have a nice day! 

Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Fernando,

I'm sure your wallet is thanking you especially with gas prices headed to the moon! Smart move on your part!

Feb 24, 2012 09:22 PM
Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind
KGC Properties LLC, Tucson Property Management & Real Estate - Tucson, AZ
Broker/Owner

GOOD MORNING FERNANDO! Love is blind right?!  What's been your new ride since you replaced this?  These things do get "no miles" to the gallon as a friend of mine, who owns one of these, says!

Feb 24, 2012 09:23 PM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

We Americans certainly do things to excess. We buy homes much to large for our needs and the same with vehicles. Interested in what you purchased for a new vehicle. Hope it gets over 20mpg

Feb 24, 2012 09:28 PM
Keith Gilkey
Re/Max Chesapeake - Elkton, MD
410-920-7214, Re/Max Chesapeake

Fernado, She was definitely a beauty, like most beauty it can hurt at times! Have a great day!

Feb 24, 2012 09:35 PM
David Popoff
DMK Real Estate - Darien, CT
Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct

That sure is a sweet ride but like you said heavy on the wallet, good luck.

Feb 24, 2012 09:37 PM
Matt Cochrell
Ready Realty by Core Select, Inc. - Columbus, OH
MBA in Business Analytics, ABR, NAR Green, BPOR

haha, yeah as a former Escalade owner, i can tell you that you will be very  happy making the transition to fuel efficiency and will not regret it!  this is now my dream car.... http://www.teslamotors.com/models/features#/performance  can you imagine never having to fuel up as a Realtor driving all over the place :)  ???

Feb 24, 2012 09:39 PM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

I give you credit for making that tough decision. Americans want it even though it puts strain on the rest of the family. We have to make the tough decisions going forward.

Feb 24, 2012 09:56 PM
Surprise Arizona Realtor Jim Braun Sun City Grand Active Adult Communities
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Jim Braun Sun City Grand Az - Surprise, AZ
Surprise AZ real estate Phoenix West Valley

Nice ride but not practical in this gasoline disaster. 

Feb 24, 2012 10:50 PM
Marge Piwowarski
Phoenix AZ Horse Property - Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix AZ Horse Property, LLC

Fernando, I think you still love her.  At least a little.  She is beautiful!

Feb 25, 2012 01:53 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Fernando,

The first Hummer I ever saw was Arnold Schwarzenegger driving one in Los Angeles, long before he was governor.  We used to have breakfast at the same place he frequented.  With gas prices in LA howering at $4.89 a gallon for premium, it makes us all thing twice about our cars.  LOL A

Feb 25, 2012 03:27 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Fernando ...if not for the constant advice from my wife I would be getting rid of that same vehicle ...LOL ..even the same color!

Have a great day!

Feb 26, 2012 08:39 PM