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[quote=Anonymous]I'm 36 and not a homeowner. Engaged. I don't live in the DC area--I actually live in a pretty small town. (I enjoy the various topics and anonymity of this board, which is why I'm on a DC board.)

I was able to get a nice place with great amenities for a few hundred dollars cheaper than the usual going rate in my town, and it also includes cable and internet. Because of the Savin gas of cheap rent and internet/cable, I'm able to put more money into paying off things and my savings account.

I divorced within the last three years so part of it has been figuring out a "new financial normal." Having been thrown for a loop with the divorce, I'm now slightly paranoid about saving money and having enough money and my current situation allows me peace of mind because of the fact that I'm able to save.

I have never been a big status person so it doesn't matter to me what people think; I don't need to be a homeowner to feel like I've "made it" in life. My time will come to buy a house. Now is not my time.

I've thought about running for a particular office in my area which would require residence in the exact municipality where I live now. It's a small municipality so options to buy are a little limited, so I don't want to buy a house just for the sake of buying a house, and it not be exactly what I'd like.

So, I know some of my reasons don't have much to specifically do with DC like commutes, etc. but these are my reasons for being a mid-30's renter, for those of you who are interested in some reasons. [/quote]

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