June 29th Can't Get Here Quick Enough
04-26-2012, 05:09 PM
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June 29th Can't Get Here Quick Enough
Time to move out of our rental and into a home. We started looking about 2 months ago. We wanted a 4 bedroom home with between 2000 and 2400 sq ft in one of 2 school districts.
We saw about 20 homes including 6 new constructions and the rest were between 7 and 30 years old. I was amazed how large the new homes are and how small the lots were. Less than 1/4 acre.
You could sneeze and have your neighbor throw you a tissue.
The one we saw at about 7 years old was horribly built. Everything squeaked and nothing lined up.
Finally we found one. Built in 86. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with 2400 sq ft with a deck, patio, sunroom and finished basement.
Negotiations were done last week and the inspections were done yesterday. Nothing major. The repairs will cost less than the inspection did. 
And we are asking the seller to take care of it.
OK....here are the pics.
Outside -
The trees block your view but I like them. The one to the left suffers a bit because it is in the shade of the other tree.
Inside -
Basement -
The current owners did a great job caring for the house. I really can't wait to move.
We saw about 20 homes including 6 new constructions and the rest were between 7 and 30 years old. I was amazed how large the new homes are and how small the lots were. Less than 1/4 acre.
You could sneeze and have your neighbor throw you a tissue.The one we saw at about 7 years old was horribly built. Everything squeaked and nothing lined up.
Finally we found one. Built in 86. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with 2400 sq ft with a deck, patio, sunroom and finished basement.
Negotiations were done last week and the inspections were done yesterday. Nothing major. The repairs will cost less than the inspection did. And we are asking the seller to take care of it.OK....here are the pics.
Outside -
The trees block your view but I like them. The one to the left suffers a bit because it is in the shade of the other tree.
Inside -
Basement -
The current owners did a great job caring for the house. I really can't wait to move.
04-26-2012, 05:31 PM
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Congrats, Ravi!
04-26-2012, 06:06 PM
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Thanks guys.
I went to Sears and Lowes yesterday evening. Looks like I will be spending some cash on garden tools. Lots of space for Elliott to run and play = lots of garden work.
The washer and dryer are also a bit dated so we may need to look to replace those sooner or later.
I went to Sears and Lowes yesterday evening. Looks like I will be spending some cash on garden tools. Lots of space for Elliott to run and play = lots of garden work.
The washer and dryer are also a bit dated so we may need to look to replace those sooner or later.
04-26-2012, 06:13 PM
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Holy eff, that's beautiful. Conrats!
04-26-2012, 06:14 PM
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04-26-2012, 06:15 PM
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Looks great! Congrats!
But we're car guys, why no pics of the garage??
But we're car guys, why no pics of the garage??
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04-26-2012, 06:32 PM
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04-26-2012, 06:37 PM
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04-26-2012, 09:08 PM
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beautiful house Ravi! Is it at the end of a cul de sac? 
I have a few that Im going to take a look at this weekend. One was built in the 60's .........1760's
I normally 
away from anything like this, but it has curb appeal that even caught my eye, and looks updated inside.
I have a few that Im going to take a look at this weekend. One was built in the 60's .........1760's
I normally away from anything like this, but it has curb appeal that even caught my eye, and looks updated inside.
04-26-2012, 11:33 PM
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Congrats Ravi! The landscaping looks beautiful. Some of these older homes have so much more character than the new manufactured boxes.
04-27-2012, 08:28 AM
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beautiful house Ravi! Is it at the end of a cul de sac?
I have a few that Im going to take a look at this weekend. One was built in the 60's .........1760's I normally away from anything like this, but it has curb appeal that even caught my eye, and looks updated inside.
I have a few that Im going to take a look at this weekend. One was built in the 60's .........1760's
I normally away from anything like this, but it has curb appeal that even caught my eye, and looks updated inside.Those older homes are just built so much better and you actually get land with it. The truth is the price of this home was similar to the new homes but with twice the land and it just was in better shape.
Good luck with your search.
04-27-2012, 09:20 AM
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Current List of Mods:
- Carpet. 3 of the rooms have dated carpet. Not dirty, but the colors are a bit dated. Not sure when we will do it. Depends on the cost.
- Power wash and reseal the deck. Power wash the patio and walks. Have to borrow a power washer.
- Paint the front door. The current owners have it sanded. I will paint it the same color as the shutters and garage door.
- Washer / Dryer. Both really old. We will start looking for deals. I assume those will get done sooner than later.
- Buy a ton of garden tools. That needs to get done soon. I'm shopping deals now. If I find stuff on sale I will pick them up.
All total I think we will spend about $2-3K before we move in to get some of the basics. The current owners have a list of items that they are selling and since we need furniture we will pick up some of them.
Down the road the wife also wants to redo the kitchen. Mainly just paint the cabinets and redo the back splash. I think a darker stain on the cabinets will be nice, but that decision belongs to her.
04-27-2012, 09:24 AM
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It is just under 1/2 acre. It backs up to a major road but there is a fence. And 3 years ago they redid the windows. You can't hear any of the outside when the windows and doors are closed.
We saw one house that was 12 years old that I really liked but it was on a major road and I said NO because a Subaru with some fart cans drove by when I was in the master bedroom and it sounded like all the windows were opened.
04-27-2012, 11:32 AM
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nicely landscaped.
04-27-2012, 11:40 AM
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Conrats! Craigslist for the garden tools, other than cordless string trimmer and hedge trimmer.
Sears or HD for the light-duty Black & Decker 18V trimmers, if you don't need heavy duty gas-operated tools or get a gardener.
04-27-2012, 12:31 PM
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Gorgeous house Ravi, I'm with you, I absolutely HATE 1/4 acre lots
04-27-2012, 09:34 PM
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Ravi, start checking the HD's and Lowes in your area regularly. They are constantly putting out damaged washers, dryers, fridges etc at pretty good prices. There is usually a dent somewhere like on the side, but who cares if you find one damaged in a spot where it wont be seen in your application?
04-27-2012, 11:27 PM
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Thats how my mom got a new stove and fridge.
04-28-2012, 07:13 AM
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Thanks.
I didn't think I would like living out here as much as I do. I spent 9 years living in North Jersey. When we started looking for homes I made the decision to keep commuting 150 miles rather than move closer to Philly. A lot of people think I am crazy.
I didn't think I would like living out here as much as I do. I spent 9 years living in North Jersey. When we started looking for homes I made the decision to keep commuting 150 miles rather than move closer to Philly. A lot of people think I am crazy.
04-28-2012, 07:18 AM
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