TimC Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 We ended up knocking $2,500 off the asking price. No more hour drives to the new job! Can't wait. It's been a loooong 5 months trying to sell it. Wooohooooooo! Goodbye old house Right now, here are our top 3 choices...all within 10 minutes of work. House #1 House #2 House #3 All have their pros and cons. We close March 30th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 awesome! I know it has been a labor, but its behind you....and some fun times picking your new pad await. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 vote for House #1 And I'm not sure if House #3 is on your radar because of price, but its butt ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballjoe Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 vote for House #1 And I'm not sure if House #3 is on your radar because of price, but its butt ugly. Looks like a tri level. Not a fan of them either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Congrats tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby's Hubby Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) I think 5 months is pretty much the average time it takes ... personally, I have a 2 story house and will try not to buy another one again. Too loud, not enough privacy and they are harder to cool and heat. I also prefer a big driveway and a big backyard for the kids. Neighbors and school district weigh alot in my decision, for resale reasons. I heard that a good time to check out houses is when it is raining. That way you can really see if there are any issues concerning drainage, etc. Oh, and I recommend checking to see if the peatrap (kitchen) is in the slab (problem, harder to unclog). It is easier to clog your kitchen drain if it is. I know you are probably aware of those type of things, just something I ran into on my last house. It is fun to shop for houses, so take your time and have fun. Good luck. Edited January 23, 2012 by Scooby's Hubby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Well done friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Congrats dude, good luck with the house hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Congrats! I can't wait to post the same exact accomplishment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Congrats and I also vote for house 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Good for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dug Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Congratz! And being the board architect- I say stay away from house #3. House #1 is quainter and sits on a bigger lot, but it is smaller than #2. If size doesnt matter, go with #1 (cant wait for the reply on this one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controller Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Congrats, Tim. That sure was a nice house you had, though. Someone got a great deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Done get a split level house. I have had very bad experiences with them. I like the first one though. Good sniper positions if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Congratulations! Both #1 & #2 look good to me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Couch Potatoe Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Congratulations! Both #1 & #2 look good to me!! +1 and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby's Hubby Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 on house #2, would you cut down that pine? Looks like it should be pretty much move-in ready. fenced in backyard a plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 What a week. We bid low on the foreclosure one and, after pretty much sitting around for a year plus with no activity, another bid came in that beat ours. So we decided to go to the other 2 choices (one had been on the market over 2 years) and they both went under contract this week before we could write up a contract. There is almost nothing out there right now. Unreal. I don't want to rent until the market builds back up during the spring because moving twice isn't appealing at all. Now we're down to these two choices. We offered $20k under on the first one because it is still stuck in 1992 but is in good shape otherwise. It's only been on the market two weeks so they may not be that desparate yet. If that doesn't work, we're going for the second one and try at $10k under. It's been out there for months and months. Both neighborhoods are equally good and just a few blocks apart. Sigh. Both of these are owner owned...so no more dealing with the bank. House 1 House 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby's Hubby Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 What a week. We bid low on the foreclosure one and, after pretty much sitting around for a year plus with no activity, another bid came in that beat ours. So we decided to go to the other 2 choices (one had been on the market over 2 years) and they both went under contract this week before we could write up a contract. There is almost nothing out there right now. Unreal. I don't want to rent until the market builds back up during the spring because moving twice isn't appealing at all. Now we're down to these two choices. We offered $20k under on the first one because it is still stuck in 1992 but is in good shape otherwise. It's only been on the market two weeks so they may not be that desparate yet. If that doesn't work, we're going for the second one and try at $10k under. It's been out there for months and months. Both neighborhoods are equally good and just a few blocks apart. Sigh. Both of these are owner owned...so no more dealing with the bank. House 1 House 2 both houses are nice. I like house 2 (for what it's worth). The front yard is nice and the back yard is even nicer ( I really like #2's backyard and the gazebo, etc). The grounds just seem prettier, more roomy and I like the exterior colors more. It also appears to have been well maintained by the previous owners. Scooby always says that a well manicured yard = a better maintained and cleaner house inside. Good luck in your journey of finding your new residence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Congrats on the sale! Either house looks good, but #2a is my preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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