[varon]

I'm a single guy who travels during the week so I couldn't fathom what I'd do with a 5,500 sq foot house with finished basement and 1/3+ acre yard and a 3 car garage.

A 5,500 sq. ft house = chick bait

I opted for a $139,000 condo instead.

A $139,000 condo = step up from dorm room ;-)

[xrp]

A 5,500 sq. ft house = chick bait

That's just it, I'm trying to steer clear of the gold diggers.

Also, I have the best reason (which is true). I just say "I didn't get a house because I am waiting to marry the one who I will spend the rest of my life with so we can choose a house together and pick carpeting, wallpaper, etc -- TOGETHER!"