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January 12, 2006

McGuire Housing

We even get our own television station!

Back in November when we heard we might be going to New Jersey, I immediately started researching local housing options. Well, it didn't take long to learn there weren't really any local options except on base. McGuire is kind of in the middle of nowhere and there really aren't any rental options in the nearby towns. The high cost of living makes buying a house impossible for us even with Eric's adjusted housing allowance, not to mention we will have to start paying back student loans in June.

I spent quite some time perusing various military spouse websites to see if anyone had commented on McGuire housing. Most of what I read was very negative. The houses had all been built in 1961 and there have been very few updates since then.

The Air Force is actually planning to build all new houses in the next 5 years. They had originally approached the State of New Jersey with an offer of sale. They were hoping the state would buy all of the units to use for public housing. Well, after inspecting them NJ said No Way, they weren't nice enough.

Having said that, I think the house is fine and I'm not just being a trooper. It's a little small for 5 people and the kitchen is even smaller with no pantry space whatsoever, but it's luxurious compared to what we had in Boston. The hardwood floors have been refinished and there is a fresh coat of paint on every wall. We have a lot of closet space and even an attic for storage. It also has been updated a little since 1961. Unlike the house in the picture (page 5) we do have central air.

Next time I post I will tell you all about the cookie I'm going to go eat. I bet Colleen knows what I'm talking about.

Posted by Julee at January 12, 2006 07:53 PM

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