Living at home.

[frugle]

How old do you think is too old to be living at home for both guys and girls?

[Jeff]

Im 25 lived at home until I was 19 then I moved to Orlando lived there for a year then moved home into my dad's house for about 6 months then I got my own place and have been on my own ever since....However In Jersey I actually stay with my grandmother to help her out, plus I couldn't afford to have my house in florida and a place in Jersey, plus I like being there for my Gram she did so much for me when I was younger so the chance to be able to help her out makes me feel good...........the only way I would ever move home with my mom and stepdad or with my father is if my house burned to the ground or a series of unfortuneate events left me hadicapped and I couldnt care for myself, plus they wouldnt let me move back in EVER! ha

I'd say unless you're in school then you should be out by 20

[HDawesome]

I am 25 with no college and make 10 bucks an hour, I cant afford to live anywhere else other than stay home

unless i wanna shack up in a project building somewhere. Stuff is dirt cheap in Florida though, I have been thing about going to live out there and open a constructioin company or something along those lines.

[Jeff]

i do agree with you bro the cost of living in new jersey is retarded for 1400 bucks a month to live in a decent 1 bedroom the size of a closet in jersey 1400 in florida is a mortgage on a 3 bed 2 bath 2 car garage with a pool on the water

[HDawesome]

I figure too half of Florida is all retired Jersey wiseguys, so I can keep up to date on Giants Jets Mets and Yanks.

[erin]

i dont think someone's gender matters in this equation, its their financial situation.  most of my friends in jersey (single ones at least) live at home still, are professionals, and are around age 30.   they dont want to pay rent to someone else and would rather own a home outright so theyre saving money until they feel they have enough for a down payment on a place of their own.  as for me, i wouldnt mind renting a place but you cant find a decent 1BR for under $800 or so in my area but i lost my job recently and am planning on going to grad school next semester;  so living at home makes the most sense for me.  it's not my preference but ill deal w/it until i'm making decent money again.

i have college friends in delaware who live on their own but you can rent a nice 1BR for like $500/mo in some areas, if not less.  so if i was still living there i could definitely afford it.  that's the price we pay for living in north jersey though.

[mattyd420]

I'm 24 and I still live at home. I have a full time job after graduating from college. In the very near future I'll be moving in with some friends. I'm pretty much ready to move out, I'm just waiting on my friends.

I don't think I'm too old to live home, its just that its not convenient at all.

[fordperf]

im 29 and moved out of my parents house when i was 24. i split a $1500/mo 2br with a friend but we have to part ways so i am moving into a $1000/mo 1br in the same complex.  When all is said and done (electricity, cable, internet, cell phone) its around $1400/mo by myself. and thats just the bare essentials.

after food, toys, insurance (car, motorcycle), and some screwing around money, i'm basically just staying afloat. and i have a good job and good salary. save for a house? aint happening, or if it is, it's at a snail's pace.

would i move back home? it was offered, but i'd still pay my parents rent (no free rides) of maybe $200/mo. and i would be 30 years old living at home, and that just erks me. eventually your freedom, individuality, and self-motivation have to get you out of the nest regardless of the cost.

[pf_femme]

It's tough to get out on your own in New Jersey. I moved out at 19, back in at 20, back out at 21, back in at 22 and now I'm 23 and finally really out on my own. This time I did it the smart way and saved up and got a roommate. If you don't mind driving a bit, apartments out in western Jersey are really nice and pretty cheap. I just moved into Oakwood Village in Flanders and I commute about an hour to work everyday, but it's well worth it for the massive apartment I live in.

I agree...it all depends on your financial situation, but if you're still living with your parents at 30, something's wrong.....

[gerard]

I just picked up a condo. Still have a few months for the closing. It's not a house but it beats paying rent. I am 26 and I just think its time to move out.

[boredatwerk]

I have to say, that I've made a lot of poor decisions in my life (2 DWI's, too many x-girlfriends to count) but I have to say, that buying a 2 family home was the best thing that I ever did.  I went back to school when I got my second DWI because I had nothing better to do, I lost my job and couldn't drive for two years.  When I graduated this Jan, I was 25, and moved home.  This past May I purchased a two family home, 110% financing (so my rate sucks but whatever) no down payment and I have come extra cash to fix it up.  The best part is that most of my mortgage is paid by my tennants.  Once I fix it up a bit, and pay down the mortgage a little bit, I'll refinance, lower my payment, and then my tennant will basically be paying for my house.  Now, I'm not saying that it's easy, it takes a lot of work, and you have to deal with crap from your tennant once and a while but for me, it works.  Hope my 2 cents inspires....PS...the house is in Mount Arlington, so I have to take shitty RT 80 to work, but it's worth it for me to drive the hour to work....

[Millertime]

I moved out of my parents house about 8 months ago into an apartment. I'm 28 and really needed
to have a place of my own, even though its tough to swing all the bills and to live alone,  it's worth it.
After all these months its still a struggle but things are starting to fall into place. I'm meeting someone new and hanging out more around the area, so things do get better after you take that big step. For the people who can't afford to live on there own... I feel your pain... I was there for a few years and now I'm able to do it(with two jobs). Until your ready, don't sweat it too much ...it'll come either with someone else or on your own.
 

[nuthinbuttrubl89]

i'm 26... moved out of my parents house when i was 24 almost 25... 30,000 down on a 1400 square foot 4 bedroom house in old bridge all revamped on the inside and outside... really a beautiful place. I landed my dream job when i was 23 and socked a ton of cash away for about a year and bought it because for what i was getting for 285k in central jersey was amazing. it's so peaceful and quiet... i have a recording studio in one of the spare rooms and i just started doing some interior design to really make it fit who i am.

I think you should move out when you think you are ready but renting is like taking your money and throwing it in the garbage. my place has gone up about 30-40k since my purchase and once the mortgage is paid off (in a million years) itll be all mine and the 1900 a month i blow in mortgage payments every month will be MINE!!!

Honestly, I had started looking for a house when I had my heart smashed by this piece of crap of an exgirlfriend... at first i started looking out of spite but then after i got over it and this place came along as a fluke (it was sold but 2 days before closing the deal fell through) i jumped on it. and every time i walk into my kitchen i count my blessings... i couldnt be happier

[Crazy Sexy Marvellous]

I have to say, that I've made a lot of poor decisions in my life (2 DWI's, too many x-girlfriends to count) but I have to say, that buying a 2 family home was the best thing that I ever did.  I went back to school when I got my second DWI because I had nothing better to do, I lost my job and couldn't drive for two years.  When I graduated this Jan, I was 25, and moved home.  This past May I purchased a two family home, 110% financing (so my rate sucks but whatever) no down payment and I have come extra cash to fix it up.  The best part is that most of my mortgage is paid by my tennants.  Once I fix it up a bit, and pay down the mortgage a little bit, I'll refinance, lower my payment, and then my tennant will basically be paying for my house.  Now, I'm not saying that it's easy, it takes a lot of work, and you have to deal with crap from your tennant once and a while but for me, it works.  Hope my 2 cents inspires....PS...the house is in Mount Arlington, so I have to take shitty RT 80 to work, but it's worth it for me to drive the hour to work....

thats freaking awesome goodluck wit it all

[gerard]

I agree with crazy...... its sounds like you really turned shit around. congrats....