Back to the Future

Imagine this scenario.  It is early in 2009 and you're about to get married.  You and your beloved each live in a tiny hovel, and you want a nicer place in which to build your lives together and call home.  You explored the following options:

• Buy a place? Nah- the economy is shaky.  Better off waiting until prices hit rock bottom.
• Rent a modest place and save for a down payment or spend a tad more in monthly rent and take a place in a shiny new development having a media room, lounge, a washer / dryer in the unit, dramatic views and two months free rent, the gym membership and payment of the broker's commission?

Make the stretch -- go for the newer building!  After all, it seemed like the time was right to finally grow up a little.
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