Looking for new house - Page 2

big a · 06-23-2011, 08:17 PM

We just bought our first house in Jan and i had a blasting going through the whole process. Those porches would be great to have. We have two decks and I'm trying to find a way to cover one now so I can smoke in the rain. Good luck with the search, it is a great time to buy.

Fordman4ever · 06-23-2011, 08:36 PM

I really hope this house is what we're looking for. I LOVE the dual back porches.

maninblack · 06-24-2011, 06:45 AM

Those porches look sweet Earl! I love sitting on mine smoking while it rains.

Blak Smyth · 06-24-2011, 06:49 AM

Those porches kick ash, I could see a dozen people smoking cigars out there for shure!
I bought my house about three years ago, thought it was a good deal. A year later my neighbor moved in and paid $60,000 less than me for the same exact model of house! Kinda makes me throw up and swallow it again everytime I think of home buying.

Fordman4ever · 06-26-2011, 03:05 PM

The house with the 2 back porches has fallen through. the kitchen doesn't have a pantry and there are some tile issues among with a few other things so we're putting that one on the back burner for now. we have narrowed the rest of the list down to 2 houses. we're getting pretty close choosing the house that is right for us. I'm getting pretty excited.

SmokeyJoe · 06-26-2011, 03:45 PM

Nice looking place... great spot for a cigar!

Hoping for the best for you and your family.

Fordman4ever · 06-26-2011, 04:54 PM

Here are the 2 houses that we are looking at now. Out of the 13 houses we looked at yesterday these 2 are the only ones we liked.

http://www.idxre.com/idx/detail.cfm?...1106886&bvlc=1

http://www.idxre.com/idx/detail.cfm?...1106790&bvlc=1

TBone · 06-26-2011, 05:21 PM

I'm a fan of #2 as it has the open floor plan and a great back yard...is the deck covered? PS: I just noticed this is post 2000...

Fordman4ever · 06-26-2011, 06:00 PM

congrats on the 2k posts. #2 is nicer on the inside and has a lot more storage space but #1 is in a better location and has a bigger back yard. The deck on #2 is covered but its not a solid roof, its just a bunch of rafters.

MikeyC · 06-26-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Fordman4ever

congrats on the 2k posts. #2 is nicer on the inside and has a lot more storage space but #1 is in a better location and has a bigger back yard. The deck on #2 is covered but its not a solid roof, its just a bunch of rafters.

There's a saying amongst us Realtors . . . the only thing you can't change about a house is the location. The biggest mistake first time buyers make is they get mesmerized by big rooms or shiney stainless steel appliances and forget about the quality of location. A smaller house in a great location is easier to sell (and generally will appreciate more) than a larger house in a less desirable location.

Fordman4ever · 06-27-2011, 01:33 PM

Looks like we're going with the smaller one in the better location(right next to a golf course) its the one that the wife likes the best and its closer to work.

Blak Smyth · 06-27-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Fordman4ever

Looks like we're going with the smaller one in the better location(right next to a golf course) its the one that the wife likes the best and its closer to work.

Well, I have learned from my current home purchase I should have listened to the wife. Even if she is wrong she is still right. Wise choice!

Fordman4ever · 06-27-2011, 03:09 PM

I too have learned that lesson the hard way.

Fordman4ever · 06-28-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Fordman4ever

Looks like we're going with the smaller one in the better location(right next to a golf course) its the one that the wife likes the best and its closer to work.

Looks like the other house is the one she likes best now. That's fine with me cause I like this one better anyways. She'll probably change her mind tomorrow anyways.

Fordman4ever · 07-01-2011, 07:03 PM

We are putting an offer down on the house on 70th.

backwoods357 · 07-01-2011, 07:49 PM

Nice choice. I like #2 hands down. Congrats!

Fordman4ever · 07-02-2011, 09:39 AM

Thanks. I really hope our offer goes through.

Fordman4ever · 07-06-2011, 06:58 AM

Meeting with the Realtor today to put an offer down on the house. Wish us luck.

Blak Smyth · 07-06-2011, 07:04 AM

Good luck, I am considering letting my house go.
I know I can't do it but right now it would make soo much sense.
We want to move but lost over $60k on our house with the economy issues.

Fordman4ever · 07-06-2011, 03:40 PM

So it looks like we weren't meant to live at the house we wanted. The owners just accepted an offer right before we were going to meet with our realtor to make an offer.

06-23-2011, 08:17 PM	#21
big a Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Ohio Posts: 913 Trading: (42)	Re: Looking for new house We just bought our first house in Jan and i had a blasting going through the whole process. Those porches would be great to have. We have two decks and I'm trying to find a way to cover one now so I can smoke in the rain. Good luck with the search, it is a great time to buy. __________________ "If heaven has no cigars, I shall not go there" -Mark Twain

06-23-2011, 08:36 PM	#22
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Looking for new house I really hope this house is what we're looking for. I LOVE the dual back porches.

06-24-2011, 06:45 AM	#23
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Looking for new house Those porches look sweet Earl! I love sitting on mine smoking while it rains. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

06-24-2011, 06:49 AM	#24
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Looking for new house Those porches kick ash, I could see a dozen people smoking cigars out there for shure! I bought my house about three years ago, thought it was a good deal. A year later my neighbor moved in and paid $60,000 less than me for the same exact model of house! Kinda makes me throw up and swallow it again everytime I think of home buying.

06-26-2011, 03:05 PM	#25
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Looking for new house The house with the 2 back porches has fallen through. the kitchen doesn't have a pantry and there are some tile issues among with a few other things so we're putting that one on the back burner for now. we have narrowed the rest of the list down to 2 houses. we're getting pretty close choosing the house that is right for us. I'm getting pretty excited.

06-26-2011, 03:45 PM	#26
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 Trading: (28)	Re: Looking for new house Nice looking place... great spot for a cigar! Hoping for the best for you and your family. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

06-26-2011, 04:54 PM	#27
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Looking for new house Here are the 2 houses that we are looking at now. Out of the 13 houses we looked at yesterday these 2 are the only ones we liked. http://www.idxre.com/idx/detail.cfm?...1106886&bvlc=1 http://www.idxre.com/idx/detail.cfm?...1106790&bvlc=1

06-26-2011, 05:21 PM	#28
TBone Equal opportunity Bomber Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia Posts: 2,508 Trading: (25)	Re: Looking for new house I'm a fan of #2 as it has the open floor plan and a great back yard...is the deck covered? PS: I just noticed this is post 2000...

06-26-2011, 06:00 PM	#29
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Looking for new house congrats on the 2k posts. #2 is nicer on the inside and has a lot more storage space but #1 is in a better location and has a bigger back yard. The deck on #2 is covered but its not a solid roof, its just a bunch of rafters.

06-27-2011, 01:33 PM	#31
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Looking for new house Looks like we're going with the smaller one in the better location(right next to a golf course) its the one that the wife likes the best and its closer to work.

06-27-2011, 03:09 PM	#33
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Looking for new house I too have learned that lesson the hard way.

07-01-2011, 07:03 PM	#35
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Looking for new house We are putting an offer down on the house on 70th.

07-01-2011, 07:49 PM	#36
backwoods357 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Jorgen Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 349 Trading: (14)	Re: Looking for new house Nice choice. I like #2 hands down. Congrats!

07-02-2011, 09:39 AM	#37
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Looking for new house Thanks. I really hope our offer goes through.

07-06-2011, 06:58 AM	#38
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Looking for new house Meeting with the Realtor today to put an offer down on the house. Wish us luck.

07-06-2011, 07:04 AM	#39
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Looking for new house Good luck, I am considering letting my house go. I know I can't do it but right now it would make soo much sense. We want to move but lost over $60k on our house with the economy issues. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

07-06-2011, 03:40 PM	#40
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Looking for new house So it looks like we weren't meant to live at the house we wanted. The owners just accepted an offer right before we were going to meet with our realtor to make an offer.