She’ll Take Manhattan
By DianneN
@DianneN (246525)
United States
August 9, 2021 9:37am CST
Hubs, our older son, and I fell in love with the foundation of this house during a walk we took when visiting the family last May. Our son took a photo of what’s been completed so far. It overlooks a river in the backyard.
We LOVE it!
As a result, our son has been looking at new houses in his area of New Jersey and found a beauty. Unfortunately, the taxes are a whopping $50,000 a year. Nevermind!
The Ice Princess prefers to live in Manhattan only because she can tell people she’s from there. What a little stinker!
Meanwhile, next August they have to decide whether to continue to live in New Jersey or return to their co-op in Manhattan.
Tough decisions.
Meanwhile, next August they have to decide whether to continue to live in New Jersey or return to their co-op in Manhattan.
Tough decisions.44 people like this
44 responses
Yes, not all choices are up to us.
@FourWalls (62063)
• United States
9 Aug 21
I’m from Manhattan. According to the mileage calculator, I’m 750 miles from Manhattan! 
(I’m actually closer to Manhattan, Kansas!)
$50K a year? Dang, what….oh, yeah, they have mobsters to pay. And people in the mafia, too, not just the politicians. 
(I’m actually closer to Manhattan, Kansas!)
$50K a year? Dang, what….oh, yeah, they have mobsters to pay. And people in the mafia, too, not just the politicians. 5 people like this
@GreatMartin (23677)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
9 Aug 21
One never knows what the 'market' will be like next year--now it seems like a sellers market but I don't think that will last.
We used to have a 'summer home' in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey--I don't know what my dad eventually sold it for but the Lake became a 'suburb' for Manhattan commuters and he made a good amount of money!
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@DianneN (246525)
• United States
9 Aug 21
It’s a seller’s market now for sure. It fluctuates as you know.
I know where Lake Hiawatha is. Morris County I believe and not far from Manhattan. Your father must have made a killing!
My son is in Ridgewood in Bergen County. 26 minutes to Manhattan by car, yet far enough away.
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
9 Aug 21
The house looks so big like a mansion 
I hope they will decide on what is best for them 
I hope they will decide on what is best for them 3 people like this
@DianneN (246525)
• United States
9 Aug 21
@sjvg1976 He May or may not buy a new house, but he shouldn’t. He’s leasing his co-op in Manhattan, but next August he won’t be able to. There’s a three year maximum lease clause in his building. So he would have to either sell it or move back to Manhattan. Huge decision. He loves New Jersey!
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
9 Aug 21
Looks like a beautiful and quite neighbourhood..
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The house is unfinished and will definitely be gorgeous when completed.
@TheHorse (205554)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 Aug 21
Those of us who are from Chicago are snobs about it. Many say they're from "Chicago" but are actually from Downer's Grove, Skokie, Evanston (where I was actually born), Aurora (famously, thanks to Wayne's World). (nose up in air emoji)
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
9 Aug 21
That looks like it will be a beautiful home when it's all finished. Moving is a tough choice - I hope they find the best option
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
9 Aug 21
@DianneN Oh yes, I wonder what they'll do with that bay window....
Well a year isn't a bad amount of time to make up a person's mind, but still it's a huge choice
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@DianneN (246525)
• United States
9 Aug 21
Isn’t it gorgeous? I’d love to check out the inside when it’s completed. I’m sure the taxes on this house would be much more than the house my son was looking into.
She’s a pip alright! lol
Sigh…. We will know what happens by next August. Either sell their co-op or live in it. They can’t lease it for more than three years.
She’s a pip alright! lol
Sigh…. We will know what happens by next August. Either sell their co-op or live in it. They can’t lease it for more than three years.2 people like this
@DianneN (246525)
• United States
9 Aug 21
This house is being built by its owners. Not for sale. My son has been looking at a different house, but that is a stretch for him.
He has a nice large house right now which he should stay in until he decides whether or not he wants to move back to Manhattan next year or sell his co-op and live in New Jersey. It’s a huge decision for his wife and him. Time will tell.
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@Shiva49 (26196)
• Singapore
10 Aug 21
@DianneN Thanks I think I misunderstood it, sorry.
As is said, whatever floats our boats. My son has brought a centrally located apartment in London just opposite a tube station. We are happy for him. I recall thirty years ago buying an apartment to call it my own.
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@kobesbuddy (74484)
• East Tawas, Michigan
9 Aug 21
I'd be proud as could be, to say that I live in New Jersey! It's a lovely state:)
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
10 Aug 21
So glad to hear the happy timber in your voice!!!!!!!
that does sound like an interesting decision. Kids are funny when asked. Ours, (all born in Ohio) hated leaving Ohio but wanted to leave Indiana the minute we moved there!
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
10 Aug 21
@DianneN that is a tough decision...
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@ThatDisha (4010)
• India
10 Aug 21
it's a villa kind of house..must be beautiful from inside too
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@DianneN (246525)
• United States
10 Aug 21
@ThatDisha I will if my son take a photo.
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