PTree, that is so exciting! I'm so happy for you!
Same here. When can we move in ? The Golden Girls or what ?
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Same here. When can we move in ? The Golden Girls or what ?
Wow, that was so fast PTree!
I was looking at places on Rightmove yesterday. I keep thinking we could "downsize" to a flat as our house is so small anyway that a one or a two bedroom flat would be around the same size.
Everything has increased by about £30,000 to £40,000 since we were last looking. I'm wondering if there will be a crash.
One of our friends was going to move to France, but the tax rate put him off.
I was looking at places on Rightmove yesterday. I keep thinking we could "downsize" to a flat as our house is so small anyway that a one or a two bedroom flat would be around the same size.
Everything has increased by about £30,000 to £40,000 since we were last looking. I'm wondering if there will be a crash.
One of our friends was going to move to France, but the tax rate put him off.
Wow, that was so fast PTree!
I was looking at places on Rightmove yesterday. I keep thinking we could "downsize" to a flat as our house is so small anyway that a one or a two bedroom flat would be around the same size.
Everything has increased by about £30,000 to £40,000 since we were last looking. I'm wondering if there will be a crash.
One of our friends was going to move to France, but the tax rate put him off.
Yes, everything is highly taxed by the state. As I previously stated even closing costs on property are around 10 %.
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Hearty congratulations on the contract, PTree!!! My fingers are crossed that everything goes smoothly and your inspection is stellar!
My fingers are crossed that everything goes smoothly and your inspection is stellar!
Thanks, you guys!!! I so appreciate all the kind words. You guys rock!
@shyvas Golden Girls II, it is!
@Moll Flanders It was indeed much faster than I anticipated. I figured I'd have to look at 50 houses before I found one that spoke to me, but I was really lucky. The market here is starting to pick up, so I'm thinking I'm getting this at the right time. The previous owners bought just before the bubble burst, so they will not get what they paid for it. So I think my price is good for appreciation purposes, though as long as I have my job, I can't see moving. This house is really the perfect size for me. Not too big, not too small.
@shyvas Golden Girls II, it is!
@Moll Flanders It was indeed much faster than I anticipated. I figured I'd have to look at 50 houses before I found one that spoke to me, but I was really lucky. The market here is starting to pick up, so I'm thinking I'm getting this at the right time. The previous owners bought just before the bubble burst, so they will not get what they paid for it. So I think my price is good for appreciation purposes, though as long as I have my job, I can't see moving. This house is really the perfect size for me. Not too big, not too small.
Oh yay! I get to be Sophia! LolSame here. When can we move in ? The Golden Girls or what ?
Was it formerly owned by a blonde woman and some bears? Haha, I watched the episode of Friends the other night when Chandler says that.
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I wish I had a better story to share. My wife, at the time my girlfriend, was already house hunting when we were dating and I was in my apartment at the time. The move in date was 2 weeks after my lease expired so we just felt why not move in together to consolidate our living expenses. Plus we were practically living together anyway at my apartment so it wasn't that much of a change. Except now I have to mow the lawn instead of the hired help which stinks. I don't mind the work but those damn wasps! Scare the pants off me!
Soooo, a little update. The appraisal for the house came in above selling price (yahoooooooo), and I have conditional mortgage approval pending my submission of additional documentation. Happy dance for sure!! The inspection is Monday. Fingers are crossed for a good outcome. If that goes well, I could be moving by May!
Wishing you all the best for your project. I can't wait for you to move in and hear about all your project adventures. I can just imagine you landscaping that lovely garden.
Thank you so much, shyvas! I am looking forward to making that garden pretty.Wishing you all the best for your project. I can't wait for you to move in and hear about all your project adventures. I can just imagine you landscaping that lovely garden.
Thank you so much, shyvas! I am looking forward to making that garden pretty.
I can't wait to see the pix and hear all about your adventures….
I will definitely be sharing, lol. I've never really had a house on my own, so it's kind of cool and exciting that I get to make all the decorating decisions and whatnot. Apartments don't allow for much in the way of painting and projects; I am so looking forward to setting up my music room, guest room and that awesome finished basement.I can't wait to see the pix and hear all about your adventures….
I will definitely be sharing, lol. I've never really had a house on my own, so it's kind of cool and exciting that I get to make all the decorating decisions and whatnot. Apartments don't allow for much in the way of painting and projects; I am so looking forward to setting up my music room, guest room and that awesome finished basement.
I haven't lived in a house since I was a youngster and must say that I've never got used to living in a flat. House prices are far too expensive over here so there is no way that I could ever buy one.
I wish you get could a house, too. The last time I lived in one was 30 years ago. Apartment living has its advantages, but I feel like there are fewer and fewer with the rising prices every year and all the restrictions. I have always felt a little cramped in apartments. I am looking forward to more breathing room.
No, it will actually be for listening. I might make it a TV/music room. I have a nice stereo system, thousands of CDs and lots of cool music memorabilia to decorate with.What is going to be in your music room?
I even have an autographed guitar that I would love to display somehow. I have drumheads, too, along with some awesome posters that I would love to put on the walls. I figure I could put the TV I have now in there as well. It could be a multimedia room. The way the current owners have the TV set up in the living room does not appeal to me, lol. It probably means I will need a couch or love seat or something in there. I'm still working out details in my head. I think my current TV is a bit small for the basement, and because I don't/don't want to have cable, I am concerned that a digital antenna won't work there. However, I'm doing all I can to research basement OTA setups, and I will figure out something. My dad is also good with this sort of stuff, so he might have some ideas.
