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Post by Penellopy on Sept 20, 2022 16:17:37 GMT
Update: There is no animosity towards them wanting to build here. We haven't heard of people having house warming parties out where we are and just curious if this was still a thing.
We don't live in a city, but in the county in the country where everyone has 2.5 acres and the only permits you need are for your culvert and septic system. When we had 2 floods a year apart, Memorial Day Flood and Harvey, the electric company did tell some at the front of our road their homes had to be rebuilt up higher before they would hook them back up.
Are these a thing now days?
I am asking because the people on one side of me bought the empty lot and built a new house. They over paid for the lot without any services (water, electricity, septic) in a flood zone. Just an empty lot that was overgrown. They have since built a house that they are still working on and she decided they were having a house warming party in October. This is not their first home, but their third.
My neighbor and I were just wondering if this is still a trend? I sure hope it doesn't rain anytime soon since their driveway is the black clay and when it does rain, that stuff sticks like gorilla glue to your tires and shoes.
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Post by TXMary on Sept 20, 2022 16:24:18 GMT
I haven't heard of anyone having a housewarming party in years, but my nephew and his wife just built a new house and are moving in this week. My mom and I are both giving them a housewarming present. Just a little congratulations on your new home. I gave them a housewarming gift when they bought their first house too. This house is their second.
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 20, 2022 16:33:24 GMT
I think the term "Housewarming Party" is kind of dated, but I can certainly understand why people who just built a new house would want to throw a party. I don't think there is anything wrong w/ the term "Housewarming Party" but I probably wouldn't call it that because I'd be afraid my guests would think they were obligated to bring a gift. I'd probably just call it a cocktail party or cookout or whatever.
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Post by papersilly on Sept 20, 2022 16:37:11 GMT
i haven't heard the term in years but i remember going to them a lot when i was a kid. they were a thing back then but that was decades ago.
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Post by epeanymous on Sept 20, 2022 16:42:12 GMT
It kind of sounds like any queries you have are less about the concept of a housewarming party and more about the set of decisions these neighbors have made about their home.
I don't know that I have had an invite for anything labelled a "housewarming party" in some time, but I feel like that probably reflects that people don't necessarily expect to know their neighbors now (at least in large cities, which is where I live -- I do know my neighbors, but I think there is less of an expectation of that than there was when I was growing up). If I went to a housewarming party, I'd probably just bring a bottle of wine if I felt that I was expected to bring a gift.
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Post by Katie on Sept 20, 2022 16:47:21 GMT
I don’t think they are a thing anymore. We had one back in 2004, and I feel it was by 2010 they started to die off as being a thing.
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Post by workingclassdog on Sept 20, 2022 16:50:45 GMT
I don't think I have even been to a 'real' housewarming party in my life. Never had one either. I think I would go along the lines of a cookout or something similar. If I was invited to one, I would go and have a good time if I knew the people well enough.
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Post by jemali on Sept 20, 2022 16:56:38 GMT
I’ve never been to a housewarming party either.
My MIL got an invitation to a “Stock the Bar” party a few years ago. I think it was for a couple that was getting married. The invitation listed each of their favorite alcohol and guests were supposed to bring alcohol to stock their new home. It seemed a little odd at the time.
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Post by peabay on Sept 20, 2022 17:15:21 GMT
I think it would be nice for you to go over and meet the new neighbors. Not sure why there's so much negativity but it sounds like they may need a good neighbor.
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Post by pilcas on Sept 20, 2022 17:17:36 GMT
I don’t know that it is still called a housewarming but I have gone to parties where someone has moved to a new home and invites friends/family to a gathering in their new home. Not really an event for neighbors. I haven’t been to one in a while but it could be that I am at the age where all my friends have been in their homes for ages.
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Post by marysue63 on Sept 20, 2022 17:23:41 GMT
I can't think of the last time I was invited to one but I had one in 2017 when we bought our new house. I had no idea that it was a dying tradition. I think they are fun and really just an excuse to have friends and family over. We had a blast!
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Post by Rainy_Day_Woman on Sept 20, 2022 17:24:11 GMT
While the last 2 years have been different, my group of friends tended to have housewarmings. It's more just an excuse to get together or throw a dinner party at the new place but I wouldn't find it weird. I think it's a nice gesture to invite a neighbour over :shrug:
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Sept 20, 2022 17:25:20 GMT
I have gone to parties where someone has moved to a new home and invites friends/family to a gathering in their new home. the only place I see 'housewarming parties' is on HGTV real estate home-buying or renovation shows, lol!! Since if they're moving into a new neighborhood I could see an 'open house' type thing to invite the new neighbors to stop by and introduce themselves. eta: I guess I'm a bit confused by the OP- were you invited to the party and you're wondering how unusual that is, or are you concerned about their friends/family invitees tracking mud from their driveway all through the neighborhood when they show up? |
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Post by Gennifer on Sept 20, 2022 18:43:54 GMT
I don’t know that I’ve ever been officially invited to a housewarming party, but I’d be all in! I do take a gift the first time I visit someone in their new place, whether it’s their first college apartment or their tenth house.
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Post by Gem Girl on Sept 20, 2022 18:50:24 GMT
Since if they're moving into a new neighborhood I could see an 'open house' type thing to invite the new neighbors to stop by and introduce themselves. This is what I've seen in my neighborhood, but not for many years. |
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Post by Zee on Sept 20, 2022 18:51:21 GMT
I've had one and been to a few, but never had one in this house because I didn't know anyone to invite.
I didn't know it's not a "thing" anymore. I think they're fun for friends to come see your new house, you serve food and drinks, they might bring a bottle of wine or whatever. I wouldn't invite people from the neighborhood that I didn't know though.
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Post by Gem Girl on Sept 20, 2022 18:51:22 GMT
I don’t know that I’ve ever been officially invited to a housewarming party, but I’d be all in! I do take a gift the first time I visit someone in their new place, whether it’s their first college apartment or their tenth house. Of course you do, because you're thoughtful. |
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Post by TXMary on Sept 20, 2022 19:21:50 GMT
I’ve never been to a housewarming party either. My MIL got an invitation to a “Stock the Bar” party a few years ago. I think it was for a couple that was getting married. The invitation listed each of their favorite alcohol and guests were supposed to bring alcohol to stock their new home. It seemed a little odd at the time. Dang…we’ve been married 36 years and in this house for 23 years. Do you think it’s too late for us to have one of these parties?  |
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Post by maryannscraps on Sept 20, 2022 19:29:15 GMT
My daughter just had one last week. They moved into their new home in June and spent the last two months doing a ton of work (replaced all the flooring, painted, replaced some fixtures.) We gave then a new gas pizza oven, so they invited their friends and some neighbors over for a homemade pizza party. Sounds like it went great - most people just brought a normal hostess gift (flowers, chocolates, wine.)
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Sept 20, 2022 19:34:22 GMT
I've been to housewarmings but have never had one. But I think any excuse for a party is fun.
My husband and I did go to a cocktail party down the street recently. One of our neighbors hosted a meet-and-greet for the people who had just bought the house next door to them. It was a really nice way for them to have some familiar faces in the neighborhood.
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Post by lesley on Sept 20, 2022 19:42:20 GMT
I’ve had several housewarming parties over the years. I don’t think it matters whether it’s your first, second or twentieth home. I didn’t have one when I moved to my current home, but only because it was when XDH and I separated.
Most of my friends still have housewarmings.
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Post by librarylady on Sept 20, 2022 19:43:20 GMT
A few years ago I hosted a "meet the new neighbor" night. I only invited about 8 couples who lived within
sight of the home where the new couple moved in. I also invited the ones that were about the age of the new couple.
Perhaps I am the rude one since I limited it to the people near enough to know we had a new couple in the "hood. I saw no point in making it a big thing to the people far down the street who probably didn't know we had new neighbors.
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Post by greendragonlady on Sept 20, 2022 19:51:43 GMT
They're still a thing as far as I know! My daughter and SIL had one when they moved into their place. We never had one here because it was January and anyone who might have come lived too far away to travel comfortably in winter.
We still might have an "open house" though so people can see it.
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Post by Anita on Sept 20, 2022 19:57:20 GMT
I think housewarming parties went the way of the chivaree. I think people have gone more to just having people over for a meal to show their new home rather than expecting gifts. Which is kind of surprising given some of today's gift grabs.  |
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Post by flanz on Sept 20, 2022 19:57:55 GMT
I think the term "Housewarming Party" is kind of dated, but I can certainly understand why people who just built a new house would want to throw a party. I don't think there is anything wrong w/ the term "Housewarming Party" but I probably wouldn't call it that because I'd be afraid my guests would think they were obligated to bring a gift. I'd probably just call it a cocktail party or cookout or whatever. Just what I was going to say. NO gifts. |
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Post by Darcy Collins on Sept 20, 2022 20:04:27 GMT
My neighbor was just telling me she's planning the parties of all parties once their house is done (she's moving a mile or so away). Our planning department can be a pita, and couple that with all the supply chain issues with covid. She says she can't wait to celebrate being DONE! And I will happily help them celebrate.
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Post by librarylady on Sept 20, 2022 20:09:50 GMT
I am shocked that the city gave a permit to build in a flood zone. The property across the creek from my home has had to remain vacant because it is in the flood zone and no building is allowed. DH could not even put his tool shed in the flood zone edge of our property.
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Post by Linda on Sept 20, 2022 20:25:16 GMT
they're still a thing in my part of the world but more casual perhaps than the ones I remember growing up. More an open house - come see our new place and we'll have food set up to nibble on while you visit (heavy appetisers maybe?)
I would have loved to have held one when we moved but we bought our house in late 2020 and moved in early 2021...by the time it seemed reasonable to invite people in, it seemed too late to throw a party.
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Post by tryingtobewise on Sept 20, 2022 20:37:11 GMT
I think they’re still a thing. Although you sound pretty judgmental of your new neighbors so I kind of think you shouldn’t go even if you are invited!
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Post by GiantsFan on Sept 20, 2022 22:07:28 GMT
they're still a thing in my part of the world but more casual perhaps than the ones I remember growing up. More an open house - come see our new place and we'll have food set up to nibble on while you visit (heavy appetisers maybe?)I would have loved to have held one when we moved but we bought our house in late 2020 and moved in early 2021...by the time it seemed reasonable to invite people in, it seemed too late to throw a party. I just went to one last weekend. It was fun to take a tour of the house and grounds. Visited with friends. Stayed for about 1.5 hours and left. I think if the new owners want to have an open house (call it at BBQ or a party or whatever) it doesn't matter if it's a" thing" or not. They want to have people over it to show their house to friends and family (while it's still clean! haha). |
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