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peddington
  9/28/2016 03:45 EST

Things didn't work out for me in Hungary and I'm moving back home shortly! In the last 4 years I bought a ton of stuff that is now for sale CHEAP (practically new stuff 1/2 price). Includes; pressure washer, battery charger, furniture, pool chemicals, inflatable hut tub with many filters, three person inflatable canoe (used once) beer table with bench(s) electric moped and much, much more. If you need something ask! Thanks!

guestuser
  9/28/2016 07:08 EST

Why are you moving back to USA? What happened? What made you move back there instead of going to a different country in EU? I am just curious as you seemed so happy here in Hungary!

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peddington
  9/28/2016 07:19 EST

Felicia I sent you a private message RE: Reply!

Angiegirl
  9/28/2016 18:05 EST

Wondering why you are moving back? If it is not too personal. I am going the 'opposite' direction...within 16 mos. I will be going back to where i was born in Pest to retire...in countryside....What happened that you are returning to USA??? Just wondering.

peddington
  9/29/2016 03:37 EST

The short answer is that I came here to care for my elderly father that moved back here from New York. Around the time he died I met someone, I bought a house etc. I got tired caring for them and children and well romance stopped...so while I have family here I also do in the US. It is indeed cheaper to live here (despite the 27% VAT/tax) but please be aware some of the "quality" of services is poorer too. I live near Balaton Lake and the large hospital is about 35-40 minutes by ambulance (partially on back roads). I'm sure my chances of surviving my first "heart attack" is 50-50 compared to the US where the hospital in the worst case scenario is 10-15 minutes max (in my State anyway).

Michael1967
  9/29/2016 08:28 EST

I always need to be in a city with a hospital ,just in case.having my family was priority.when I move szolnik was my choice.I myself cannot wait to see the country side of Hungary.i never realized so many houses for sale online it's huge.i have my eye onna few homes to purchase.under 25k

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peddington
  9/29/2016 15:15 EST

6 or 7 million HUF aye Mickey? Well from what I seen that will gets you a old farmhouse that will need a lot of work and it is in some village young people no longer want to stay in. Now I'm not saying that there are no bargains out there but one must be constantly on the prowl and be ready to bargain and act! Last thing; needless to say if the property is in a really good location the seller will know and the price won't be so cheap! Good luck in the hunt!

Michael1967
  9/29/2016 17:52 EST

I was looking at tiszafreud and kotelek.but so many towns have alot of homes for sale.a few that ,online said newly renovated.how much do you think actual estate agent would bargain on a house.kotelek was the other a few looked modernized.i believe somebody the places are so hard hit financially they wish to unload them.

Michael1967
  9/29/2016 17:53 EST

I was looking at tiszafreud and kotelek.but so many towns have alot of homes for sale.a few that ,online said newly renovated.how much do you think actual estate agent would bargain on a house.kotelek was the other a few looked modernized.i believe somebody the places are so hard hit financially they wish to unload them.

Angiegirl
  9/29/2016 20:29 EST

Thank you. I am not afraid of such things...Also, I would make sure i live near a hospital as i have medical issues myself...I understand @ the romance aspect as well. Things either work out or they don't with romance. One reason I no longer date. Good luck and sorry to hear @ your dad.

peddington
  9/30/2016 04:17 EST

Thank you and good luck to you also!

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peddington
  9/30/2016 04:20 EST

I think in Hungary you kind of expect to "negotiate". On most real estate you should offer 10-15% under the asking price and work from there. That of course may not be true if the property was recently reduced or if the seller really doesn't need the money badly. It depends!

EllaS
  3/9/2017 11:16 EST

That may be true - you would have a 50-50 chance to survive but be saddled with a bill that will stress you to death. 50-50
You could have gone back and rented rather than burn your bridges and make part of the year there, part here until you are certain of what is the right decision.

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