Some guys rent an office for $500 per month, very small and the furniture is included. 

Was supposed to close last Friday and the buyer had delivery of his furniture scheduled for that day.

We needed high quality furniture and needed to put in a super big management team.Initial costs were 40mil.

Don't worry about the private mortgage insurance company - just make the offer you want - one that will give you a sweet equity profit or cash flow - you are a buyer - you need to satisfy yourself.What I'd want to know is;how long on the marketexisting financinghow many times has the price been reduced and whenwhy hasn't it soldhow much can the seller take back in a note - a second or a non secured notecan you take immediate possessionmake your offer subject to assignmenthow much can the seller give you back at settlementwhat can the sellers add - all the furniture - a home warranty - money back at settlement - a delayed settlement can they financing 100% of the purchaseask for a study period with possession

Go with the newer house as you should have less surprises in terms of financial repairs.And decorate it the way you want so that you create the charm with your furniture, etc.

Steve, The original question concerned "moving expenses", not buying furniture.

If you did not include every item, the pricing would work out to less than minimum wage.We would have to include for things like masking, removing and resetting fixtures, removing and resetting furniture, cleaning, wall protection, floor protection, caulking, disposal etc.

My old college town had severe issues with parking- especially game days, parties, noise, lawn furniture, etc.

They didn't care about flashy cars, expensive furniture, and the big house.

I went to a estate auction , didnt buy the house , but they were selling the contents , the guy was a machinist and engineer , it was a 4 bedroom house , 1 bedroom had all his furniture , the rest of the house was a machine shop .