Chewy Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 Nice of you.. when I bought my house they didn't want to fix anything.. and I'm still finding so many things that were covered up and some things that the inspector should have seen.. Mine were three things... Flashing around the furnace stack on roof (fixed), grounds and neutrals attached in sub panel (fixed), and a couple of windows that don't hold themselves up (parts on order). All together, I've got 215 bucks in the repairs. I DID just remodel the whole house though. Not a lot wrong with it. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I've been having to fix quite a few things so I'm practically remodeling.. the basement has been remodeled for sure (still in process) it kills me when Zillow sends me an email from time to time telling me my Zestimate and that it keeps decreasing.. I'm almost $100K less than what I paid for it in 04/2010 :help: :help: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 I've been having to fix quite a few things so I'm practically remodeling.. the basement has been remodeled for sure (still in process) it kills me when Zillow sends me an email from time to time telling me my Zestimate and that it keeps decreasing.. I'm almost $100K less than what I paid for it in 04/2010 :help: :help: WOW! That's nice! I'm not breaking even on what I've put into it and what I sold it for, but I didn't remodel it with the intention to sell it less than 2 years later either. 4% interest rates are making me sell... We'll need a larger house in the future, so might as well pull the trigger now. I owe 88 on the house, and I sold it for 157,000, but I paid 100,000 for it. I've probably got 60 G's in the remodel. That's probably why the first person to walk through it, bought it. Chris still looking for a home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I couldn't even consider selling right now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Congrats my friend!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tundra_10 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Nice of you.. when I bought my house they didn't want to fix anything.. and I'm still finding so many things that were covered up and some things that the inspector should have seen.. Likewise, my inspection was a joke. I take that back it was a $250 joke to be exact. I couldn't even consider selling right now.. I would totally loose my butt on my house. I bought it 10/2009 and holy geeze has it depreciated in value. I thought I already bought when housing prices were down... I was way wrong. I bet I would easily loose 30k if I tried to sell it today, if I even could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Likewise, my inspection was a joke. I take that back it was a $250 joke to be exact. I would totally loose my butt on my house. I bought it 10/2009 and holy geeze has it depreciated in value. I thought I already bought when housing prices were down... I was way wrong. I bet I would easily loose 30k if I tried to sell it today, if I even could. I would lose about $70K and I thought I bought at the low point.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Well, I think we bought a house... We just have to get the paperwork drafted and signed. No realtors to take any of our money too... It's not HUGE, but it's perfect for us. Insulated, 3 car garage is the bee's knees... Fingers crossed...:xfingers: Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Great, I hope it works out! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paoutdoorsman Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Great news. Congrats! That's a beautiful place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiterp199 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Congrats. That is a beautiful home. I hope it all works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Tegeler Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 nice looking hosue there, what city did you find it in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 nice looking hosue there, what city did you find it in? Thanks! Staying in Bettendorf. This is about 1 mile from our current home. We love the area. The dog park is a 5 minute walk as well as the human park... lol Having a family makes this almost a necessity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce5 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 That house is beautiful! Hope it works out...congratualtions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 That house is beautiful! Hope it works out...congratualtions Thanks! We're stretching ourselves quite a bit financially, but it's worth it. We spend a lot of time in our home and we really can't beat the 4% interest rates. Any of you over 5% need to re-fi NOW!!!! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Tegeler Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Thanks! Staying in Bettendorf. This is about 1 mile from our current home. We love the area. The dog park is a 5 minute walk as well as the human park... lol Having a family makes this almost a necessity. only been in that area a few times, but a very nice area for sure! That garage looks like it will be awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 only been in that area a few times, but a very nice area for sure! That garage looks like it will be awesome Yeah, it works for us... Small, yet has a lot to offer a family. The garage should work out nicely. We have 3 cars, so we'll fill it right up for sure. I was hoping to have a bit wider one, but I'll make it work. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Chris, that's a beautiful house, I hope the paperwork and signatures go smoothly for you and your family. Looks like a great house to bring a family up in. Definitely liking the garage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle Chest Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Very nice looking home! Nice garage as well! Keep us posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpressThis13 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Very nice house Chris. Congrats! 3 car im jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Beautiful home Chris. Congrats. When are you giving us members a tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Nice garage! I mean Nice house Chris! I wish you the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 Thanks guys! I just need them to sign the contract and I'll feel better... Fingers crossed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf for Life Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Chris. nice looking home and still in an area that you like. Seems ideal, congratulations. And good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matts88yj Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Chris that is an absolutely GORGEOUS home!! I think that place is pretty big but then again I'm shooting for a 2 car minimum garage for my first home purchase. It's a bit daunting going into a home as a first time home buyer but I'm still looking around right now. Found a few but of course out of my price range. Good luck with everything and keep us posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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