Ya know this big blue ball we live on? I now own a part of it (bought a house)

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Ya know this big blue ball we live on? I now own a part of it (bought a house)

February 12, 2006, 07:27:37 PM

Just made the offer yesterday, and it was accepted today. It's near the cottage, about 40 miles from the city, on a river (actually on two rivers - the main river borders the back of the property and a smaller tributary river borders the west side). Three beautifully landscaped acres. Two small sheds, plus, get this - a 20X28 heated garage with cement floor! The T-Bird is outside right now quivering with antition for moving into its new home (or maybe it's quivering because it's cold).

It's a 100 year old house and needs some work (a new electrical panel, some wiring, some drywall, and new floors upstairs - the main floor already has new hardwood floors) and the garage needs siding (it's sheated in OSB right now), but this place has loads of potential. It's got a full concrete basp00get, a new oil/wood furnace, newer septic system, newer kitchen cupboards, and all the antique trim work. It also included a 60", 18-horse golf-course style ride on mower. It belonged to a grandmother that passed away last March. I can't wait to get to work bringing this old house up to scratch. Closing date is March 3rd.

The beauty of it all is the price: $57,000. They were asking $67,900 but took my offer. Just the land and garage are worth what I paid!

A pic from the ad (I will post pics I take myself in a few days):

Ya know this big blue ball we live on? I now own a part of it (bought a house)

Reply #1 – February 12, 2006, 07:31:54 PM

Dude, that is sooo awesome. I couldn't be happier that things are finally going your way! All that shiznit you went through is finally over. Welcome to the good life. (Knock on wood) Badass looking house. I like the "Diamond" window over the front door. The waterfront property is cool too, even though I'm sure that doesn't mean as much up there as it would, say here in AZ. Regardless, congrats, it couldn't of happened to a nicer guy.

Ya know this big blue ball we live on? I now own a part of it (bought a house)

Reply #2 – February 12, 2006, 07:33:05 PM

Good luck with the house! Oh, and they all always need somethin;)

Ya know this big blue ball we live on? I now own a part of it (bought a house)

Reply #3 – February 12, 2006, 07:44:34 PM

Congrats!

Ya know this big blue ball we live on? I now own a part of it (bought a house)

Reply #4 – February 12, 2006, 07:52:41 PM

Woaw, 3 acres, heated garage. I wish I could buy something like that around here for even double that.

Ya know this big blue ball we live on? I now own a part of it (bought a house)

Reply #5 – February 12, 2006, 07:55:20 PM

Congrats man!

Ya know this big blue ball we live on? I now own a part of it (bought a house)

Reply #6 – February 12, 2006, 08:08:26 PM

I love it dude! Ive always loved houses with the very simple look. It always gives that home-like feeling.

Ya know this big blue ball we live on? I now own a part of it (bought a house)

Reply #7 – February 12, 2006, 08:30:20 PM

That's a good buy. Congrats.

Ya know this big blue ball we live on? I now own a part of it (bought a house)

Reply #8 – February 12, 2006, 08:34:59 PM

You think the house is nice you should see the lawnmower :D I used to use one when I did landscaping. I called it the "Fanny Whammer". 18 horse engine, three blades, 60" cut...

Ya know this big blue ball we live on? I now own a part of it (bought a house)

Reply #9 – February 12, 2006, 08:35:47 PM

How much to rent a few storage spots for some TC's????

Seriously, congradulations! Glad things are looking up for you.

Ya know this big blue ball we live on? I now own a part of it (bought a house)

Reply #10 – February 12, 2006, 08:38:54 PM

holy , is that the adverage price of homes up their? something like that hear is around $200,000 $400k if its in a realy nice area maybe more with that kinda property too. all i can say is SWEET deal man, hope i can find something that sweet when i get a house.

Ya know this big blue ball we live on? I now own a part of it (bought a house)

Reply #11 – February 12, 2006, 08:40:45 PM

Congrats man. You deserve it.

That's a very nice looking house there.

Ya know this big blue ball we live on? I now own a part of it (bought a house)

Reply #12 – February 12, 2006, 08:52:12 PM

Quote from: Nate

holy , is that the adverage price of homes up their? something like that hear is around $200,000 $400k if its in a realy nice area maybe more with that kinda property too. all i can say is SWEET deal man, hope i can find something that sweet when i get a house.

No, it's not even close to average. Average is more like $200k for a three-bedroom bungalow with unfinished basp00get within 1/2 hour from the city. Once you get toward an hour outside, though, prices drop considerably. Even still I got this house very cheap. I figure after I do some work to it I could double my money...

Ya know this big blue ball we live on? I now own a part of it (bought a house)

Reply #13 – February 12, 2006, 08:56:04 PM

Congratulations man!

Ya know this big blue ball we live on? I now own a part of it (bought a house)

Reply #14 – February 12, 2006, 09:15:20 PM

Thats so awsome man! I can't wait to have my own house...I hate renting in a college town:mad: