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Originally Posted by DebbieL
Well, I just had to google "earnest money", so I guess you wouldn't like me much, lol. I've only heard it referred to as a deposit.
I have to also agree that LivingAlmostLarge made an awesome, insightful post.
S&S - I think you need to stop worrying about your dad. He is a grown man and will be okay on his own. If this is not the case, then he should probably be moving into some sort of retirement place where there are others around who can assist him. It is not up to you to be his entire world. He needs his own social life (if he doesn't currently have one).
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Many of the people I have seen in their late 60's or 70's which "fear" retirement homes change their tune once they are in one. Once in they may fear being moved from 3rd floor to 4th floor (different floors for different levels of assistance). My late grandmother was able to cook until her last few days (she died being 90+ years old). Every morning she simply needed to put a sign outside her door showing she was out of bed and moving. I have seen other grandparents (my other grandmother, wifes GM) have to be put into the places where people help them to some extent or another.
My point is that if your father fears these things, there are alternatives. Best if he chooses one while he is able before his kids choose one for him because of necessity, or he comes to another arrangement (maybe your father needs to look at the condos too).
As a guy, I like independant women- they keep me on my toes and prevent me from getting away with too much. I can say if I met a single girl which was still living with her parents... there is just something wierd about that (having gone through it once before with my DW, I know there has to be an easier way to domesticate a spouse).