WWYD??

Silver Member Joined: Jun 18 2008 Posts: 546

Ok I found an apt. in malot dafna (my bal diras raising rent and I need new apt by pesach) the rent is 900 but its one bedroom and a closed in (large) porch...decent living room/dining room and kitchen. do you think its worth it? I know the prices are raising like crazy but do you think we should wait till closer and see(a lot of ppl leave pesach) if anything better comes up??im so confused! Question

Platinum Member Joined: Aug 12 2007 Posts: 20496

Prices are not rising like crazy, at least not according to the news. They are either static or dropping a bit. There is a financial crisis out there! Unless Maalot Dafna is totally different.

Posted: Thu, Dec 04 2008, 4:11 pm Post subject: Re: re: WWYD??

Platinum Member Joined: Aug 12 2007 Posts: 20496

This is Israel... $900 is a LOT of money for something you aren't sure about.

Silver Member Joined: Jun 18 2008 Posts: 546

Thank you so much...yeah I know they arent rising like "crazy" everywhere else but in yerushalayim they are..(at least from what I see)

Gold Member Joined: Apr 23 2007 Posts: 2419

Its a lot for a 1 bedroom. I live in Rechavia and pay slightly more for a first floor 2 bedroom and I think thats a lot. How important is Maalot Dafna to you? Maybe consider looking in other neighborhoods. If location is that important to you then keep in mind you will pay for it--Its not bad, thats just your priority.

Silver Member Joined: Jun 18 2008 Posts: 546

this is also ground floor I told him 9 is a lot for a one bedroom but he said the closed in porch counts as a room- it happens to be a really nice size room and I want malot dafna cuz my brother and sister both live here and my husband learns right near here....

Silver Member Joined: Sep 15 2007 Posts: 636

$900 is a great price for maalot dafna

Posted: Sun, Dec 07 2008, 2:34 am Post subject:

I agree with the above. $900 IS unheard of here in Maalot Dafna. Several of my friends are now paying $1500-$1700. Furthermore, when we moved apartments we didn't tell anyone of our plans but somehow people found out. No less then 20 calls in the first 3 hours of our decision. 15 minutes later the new tenants signed. Unfortunately, these things go FAST so decide....quickly!!!!

Lach, it depends on your situation. Do you have children? Are you expecting? If you are smooshing 2 toddlers into a 1 bedroom I would tell you to keep looking but if it's just you and your husband then you go for it. You are correct in the assumption that half the place moves back for Pesach. If not, the summer.

As Shabri said, is Maalot Dafna a priority? I know it's easier said then done, but something to think about. Good luck with whatever you decide!!!
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Posted: Sun, Dec 07 2008, 4:34 am Post subject: Re: re: WWYD??

Silver Member Joined: Jun 18 2008 Posts: 546

Thank you everyone for all your help...no I dont have children and the other problem is that I have all my own furniture which is hard to find unfurnished in malot dafna so thats another plus to this apt...and I wouldnt want to live anywhere else (maybe ramat eshkol but also expensive) because my sister and bro also live in malot dafna and my husband learns right near here....

Platinum Member Joined: Mar 20 2005 Posts: 5270

We moved out Y-m because of rising prices three years ago and now the prices here are going up a lot as well. If you plan on staying long term maybe consider moving out for more space and less $$?
There are a lot of lovely communities not too far.

Posted: Sun, Dec 07 2008, 6:19 am Post subject: re: WWYD??

im not sure. On one hand my friend who lives in the center (near shefa) pays 1200 for such a type apartment 1 bdr and closed in prch. On the other hand you can get cheaper appartments in mem gimel etc. but if the location is important then go for it, my friend is moving in a month and has a 3 bdr in ramot eskol for 1400 and is taking her furniture with her. Pm me for her no.