Randy Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I moved out shortly after turning 17. Long story but like Cmarti said, two strong willed males in the house didn't work all that great. My advice would be stay at home long enough to move out and be "comfortable" with your income and expenses. If you move out and financially need help from your family anyways you might as well stay there. I was a home owner and married at 23, first kid at 26, last kid at 31. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I was 19 when I went out on my own. I rented a house for 2 years then bought my own home. Was married the first time around at the age of 25 -- second time at 34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutter Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 My wife and I bought our first place when she was 18 and I was 22. Were on our third house now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Moved out at 21 and bought(me and the bank that is) my first house at 24. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Moved out of my parents' house when I was 19. No intentions of moving back either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckslayer Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 I moved out for the first time a little over a year ago at age 23. The college I attended was in the same town as my high school, which was about 10 minutes from my parents. I didnt see a point in spending a ton of money for some rundown apartment when I could just live at home. I'm glad I did because that gave me the chance to save money which I am certainly needing now that I have moved out. Buckbuster and I did the same thing, actually in the same town... I did it at age 22 rather than 23 though, and have been in the same apartment since I moved out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 I lived with my parents through my first year in college. After that I lived with them in the summer after my 2nd & 3rd years. I've been on my own sence then. My wife and I bought our first house when I was 27. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 I lived with my parents through my first year in college. After that I lived with them in the summer after my 2nd & 3rd years. I've been on my own sence then. My wife and I bought our first house when I was 27. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest unclee Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 I moved out at 22, 1 year after graduating college. I bought my 1st trailer at 24, my 1st condo at 29, my first house at 40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidd Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 i lived at home thru college, married at age 22, bought a trailer, at 27 we bought our present home really enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 A have a lot of respect for those who stay home and take care of their parents. There is nothing wrong with that. Your time to move out will come. Me, I moved out at 24. I was able to rent an entire house for $300 a month so it was cheap rent. I finally bought a house after I got married at 35. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad dryden Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Im almost 21 and still live at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 1985, I was out at 21, my own apartment. 6 years later married, bought a co-op in a high rise (19th floor!). Lived there for 5 years to save $ for a house, sold that, moved to the NY burbs and bought my 1st house in june of 97 and in november of 04, I bought a second home/land (hunting cabin) that we use EVERY weekend. None of this would have been a reality if I did not have a good job. I moved out as soon as I started my electrical apprenticeship and have not looked back since. Taking care of Mom and Dad was a non issue for me they were younger then and healthy, besides, my little brother was there for the next 10 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 im 23 now, bought my first house last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 I don't think there is a magic "age" to move out/on...just you asking this and saying it feels like its time...is the right time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 My parents left me in a farm house when I was 18. I had a pool table and a fridge so use your imagination! (how does a smiley go here) I joined the USAF 3 years later (1985) and did not buy a house until it was late 1998. But since my assignment was for 4 years, I wasn't going to buy a house north of London either! So to all you "same hometown folks since forever folks" (reservists, etc), enjoy that benefit most active duty don't have. In a nutshell, I was 34 on my 1st house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mareljr Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 I left home when I was 19, that was 23 years ago. My brother-inlaw is 40 and still lives at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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