Post by: Kat Kid on December 12, 2011, 02:16:40 PM
This board has a wonderful collection of home owners and I know you love helping people. Home owners in general seem to love dispensing advice, so I'm guessing this will be a super long thread.
Very excited to hear what I should be doing!
Post by: Saulbadguy on December 12, 2011, 02:21:16 PM
Post by: bakerman on December 12, 2011, 02:23:37 PM
Also, check into the USDA rural loan. Certain areas can give you a really good deal, but you have to be inside their specified zone. I got my house for no (required) money down and 4% interest thanks to this. I don't know Manhattan's zones for it though.
don't forget to add in taxes and insurance to your monthly mortgage payment when deciding how much you can afford.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on December 12, 2011, 02:25:35 PM
Post by: pissclams on December 12, 2011, 02:27:47 PM
Post by: Stevesie60 on December 12, 2011, 02:28:06 PM
http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/mortgages/15-year-30-year-mortgage-calculator.aspx (http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/mortgages/15-year-30-year-mortgage-calculator.aspx)
Post by: ew2x4 on December 12, 2011, 02:29:14 PM
A full master bath cannot be understated. A 2 car garage isn't awful, but it kinda sucks. Our house is a fixer upper, but know what you're capable of having done. If you're only wanting to paint and get new carpet, make sure you're looking beyond that. Many people just aren't able to look past colors and light fixtures.
And this should go without saying, but don't over spend for the neighborhood. Keep in mind you're most likely going to be selling this house one day.
Post by: felix rex on December 12, 2011, 02:33:47 PM
Post by: pissclams on December 12, 2011, 02:34:04 PM
Post by: jtksu on December 12, 2011, 02:37:42 PM
Post by: Skipper44 on December 12, 2011, 03:19:07 PM
Also, do the big projects before you start having kids. Even if you are using contractors for everything it is a much bigger pain in the ass to be without a kitchen or bath once you have kids around.
As a :kstategrad: focus more on what you can't change (location, lot size, etc) and less on what you can
Post by: puniraptor on December 12, 2011, 03:26:20 PM
Post by: steve dave on December 12, 2011, 03:35:28 PM
Post by: DQ12 on December 12, 2011, 03:38:28 PM
Post by: steve dave on December 12, 2011, 03:40:44 PM
Post by: EllToPay on December 12, 2011, 03:50:30 PM
Post by: chum1 on December 12, 2011, 03:52:44 PM
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on December 12, 2011, 03:56:58 PM
When you are looking at houses, don't be fixated on what's there right now. A lot of people shut down houses because they can't see the potential of what adding some of your personal touches can do to it.
Also, check into the USDA rural loan. Certain areas can give you a really good deal, but you have to be inside their specified zone. I got my house for no (required) money down and 4% interest thanks to this. I don't know Manhattan's zones for it though.
don't forget to add in taxes and insurance to your monthly mortgage payment when deciding how much you can afford.
Also, make a mental note of what changes you want to make before you buy the house. Figure out how much those changes will cost you, and deduct that cost from your initial offer. After all, you are about to get rid of whatever is there that you are about to change. . . why should you have to pay for that crap, too?
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 12, 2011, 03:58:49 PM
You will want a strong HOA to protect your property value and keep your neighbors from completely filling their yards with christmas inflatable decoration things
Also, they will enforce rules against crappy fences and roofing materials.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on December 12, 2011, 03:59:49 PM
Post by: pissclams on December 12, 2011, 04:01:57 PM
property virgins >>>>>>> house hunters
i disagree. there's only so much rinomato i can handle. now, has house hunters changed for the worse since suzanne whang left? some may argue that yes, it has. i'm not so sure i agree and actually feel it's better than ever. if given the opportunity, rinomato will drag you through every square inch of toronto while the post-whang house hunters spends more time in the united states. who knows, tough call.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 12, 2011, 04:12:53 PM
property virgins >>>>>>> house hunters
i disagree. there's only so much rinomato i can handle. now, has house hunters changed for the worse since suzanne whang left? some may argue that yes, it has. i'm not so sure i agree and actually feel it's better than ever. if given the opportunity, rinomato will drag you through every square inch of toronto while the post-whang house hunters spends more time in the united states. who knows, tough call.
But either version is better than property virgins. I mean, "Jeff looks for his first slab home in Louisville, KY with his pleutonic lady friend" vs. "some navy dude and his babe hit Ecudoar to find a beachfront chill pad". JFC
Post by: puniraptor on December 12, 2011, 04:15:05 PM
Post by: pissclams on December 12, 2011, 04:16:02 PM
property virgins >>>>>>> house hunters
i disagree. there's only so much rinomato i can handle. now, has house hunters changed for the worse since suzanne whang left? some may argue that yes, it has. i'm not so sure i agree and actually feel it's better than ever. if given the opportunity, rinomato will drag you through every square inch of toronto while the post-whang house hunters spends more time in the united states. who knows, tough call.
But either version is better than property virgins. I mean, "Jeff looks for his first slab home in Louisville, KY with his pleutonic lady friend" vs. "some navy dude and his babe hit Ecudoar to find a beachfront chill pad". JFC
agreed 100%. well stated. thank you for taking out the trash (rinomato) with the quick yet lethal stroke of your plume.
Post by: TheHamburglar on December 12, 2011, 04:20:24 PM
Post by: EuroCat on December 12, 2011, 04:26:14 PM
Get a 15 year mortgage instead of a 30 year mortgage.Why not just get a 30y and put extra cash towards the principle each month?
http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/mortgages/15-year-30-year-mortgage-calculator.aspx (http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/mortgages/15-year-30-year-mortgage-calculator.aspx)
Post by: wabash909 on December 12, 2011, 04:30:55 PM
Be realistic about the fixer upper. If you're not a fixer upper kind of guy, don't think you're magically going to turn into one because you're getting a great deal. Home improvements generally cost twice the amount you originally budgeted and take four times the length of time you have allotted.
It's important to keep this mind when embarking on that bathroom or kitchen renovation or any other major improvement that you're all psyched up about and then have a kid and never finish it. You want to live in your house, not have it be a construction zone for the rest of your life.
I would also suggest you do as much as you can before moving into the property, especially things like refinishing hardwood floors. You will never do it once you move into the house and get settled.
Congrats on home ownership. :cheers:
Post by: CNS on December 12, 2011, 04:32:14 PM
Also, watch out for mold. Most dumbass builders don't protect the home from mold property by putting the vapor barrier(plastic sheeting) on the correct side of the insulation. Go into the basement and see if you can find unfinished areas with insulation showing. If the plastic is on the inside, you may eventually have mold issues. This is going to be a huge epidemic in our generation. Too many shitty houses built in the '90's and 2000's w/ bad code enforcement. If you ask your realtor about this, they will tell you that there are two schools of thought on this. Don't listen to that crap. Either it's right or its wrong, and if wrong, they don't prevent anything...they actually increase the ability for mold to grow.
Also, look for adequate drainage. Sounds Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!), but make sure that the ground slopes away from the home so that water doesn't run to the house.
Post by: Skipper44 on December 12, 2011, 04:32:48 PM
Renovation Realities owns all, can't beat the in over his head husband hurling insults at his crying wife :lol:property virgins >>>>>>> house hunters
i disagree. there's only so much rinomato i can handle. now, has house hunters changed for the worse since suzanne whang left? some may argue that yes, it has. i'm not so sure i agree and actually feel it's better than ever. if given the opportunity, rinomato will drag you through every square inch of toronto while the post-whang house hunters spends more time in the united states. who knows, tough call.
But either version is better than property virgins. I mean, "Jeff looks for his first slab home in Louisville, KY with his pleutonic lady friend" vs. "some navy dude and his babe hit Ecudoar to find a beachfront chill pad". JFC
agreed 100%. well stated. thank you for taking out the trash (rinomato) with the quick yet lethal stroke of your plume.
Post by: Stevesie60 on December 12, 2011, 04:54:14 PM
Get a 15 year mortgage instead of a 30 year mortgage.Why not just get a 30y and put extra cash towards the principle each month?
http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/mortgages/15-year-30-year-mortgage-calculator.aspx (http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/mortgages/15-year-30-year-mortgage-calculator.aspx)
Nobody ever follows through in doing that.
Post by: michigancat on December 12, 2011, 04:56:43 PM
Post by: sys on December 12, 2011, 04:58:52 PM
older house (20s-50s) vs 90s-00s version?
are there a lot of regional differences in construction standards/modes? i looked at a couple of house here and they appeared to have been built by retards.
Post by: chum1 on December 12, 2011, 05:00:32 PM
property virgins >>>>>>> house hunters
i disagree. there's only so much rinomato i can handle. now, has house hunters changed for the worse since suzanne whang left? some may argue that yes, it has. i'm not so sure i agree and actually feel it's better than ever. if given the opportunity, rinomato will drag you through every square inch of toronto while the post-whang house hunters spends more time in the united states. who knows, tough call.
without rinomoto's financial guidance, what brand of lube do you recommend for tortuga's bad person? maybe house hunters should produce their very own house hunters brand lube for assholes. maybe sandra rimomoto can be the spokeswoman. whang can't do it because she became too chicken crap to show her face on camera once rinomoto came on the scene.
Post by: cracka on December 12, 2011, 05:02:51 PM
living out in the middle of nowhere vs in town (not like a city area with lots of stuff to do/walk to, just lots of houses around and easy driving to stores vs 30 minutes to town)?
older house (20s-50s) vs 90s-00s version?
are there a lot of regional differences in construction standards/modes? i looked at a couple of house here and they appeared to have been built by retards.
[size=18t]Windows, Windows, Windows.
Post by: EuroCat on December 12, 2011, 05:12:41 PM
Seems like a lot of risk to take on just because you have no self control. :ohno:Get a 15 year mortgage instead of a 30 year mortgage.Why not just get a 30y and put extra cash towards the principle each month?
http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/mortgages/15-year-30-year-mortgage-calculator.aspx (http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/mortgages/15-year-30-year-mortgage-calculator.aspx)
Nobody ever follows through in doing that.
Then again, i'm not a homeowner. All of my money is spent on elite apparel at Joseph A Bank.
Post by: wetwillie on December 12, 2011, 05:21:07 PM
Post by: CNS on December 12, 2011, 05:23:56 PM
Post by: hemmy on December 12, 2011, 05:29:21 PM
Post by: michigancat on December 12, 2011, 05:31:51 PM
people buy houses because they can and because any time you can remove authority from above yourself, you should.
instead of a small time landlord the authority is a bank when you buy. (unless you buy w/ cash, which tortuga won't.)
Post by: sys on December 12, 2011, 05:36:42 PM
any time you can remove authority from above yourself, you should.
wake up to your police state, america.
Post by: pissclams on December 12, 2011, 05:41:33 PM
property virgins >>>>>>> house hunters
i disagree. there's only so much rinomato i can handle. now, has house hunters changed for the worse since suzanne whang left? some may argue that yes, it has. i'm not so sure i agree and actually feel it's better than ever. if given the opportunity, rinomato will drag you through every square inch of toronto while the post-whang house hunters spends more time in the united states. who knows, tough call.
without rinomoto's financial guidance, what brand of lube do you recommend for tortuga's bad person? maybe house hunters should produce their very own house hunters brand lube for assholes. maybe sandra rimomoto can be the spokeswoman. whang can't do it because she became too chicken crap to show her face on camera once rinomoto came on the scene.
rinomato doesn't give two shits about tortuga and will do everything she can to screw him in the deal. anyone that trusts that canadian with money deserves the crap they find themselves in. no one even gives two shits about rinomato in toronto. i've talked to a ton of people who think she's crap and she screwed her own people by stealing money from them when she was coming up. not a big shocker there, the lady is a steaming pile of crap. why would you send someone into a house without touring the piece of crap with them? is this how brokers do crap in the new real estate market? hey here's a house go look at it and when you're done come find me and we'll talk about the crap and then put in a bid on the home. ya right, great customer service sandy, great crap job. tortuga could bust out his home search in probably 6 episodes of hunters as opposed to 18 episodes of virgins.
Post by: gokatgo on December 12, 2011, 05:42:47 PM
Post by: michigancat on December 12, 2011, 05:47:01 PM
Also factor in paying for random repairs the old landlord used to take care of. things like heaters and dishwashers and hot water heaters and crap.
Post by: steve dave on December 12, 2011, 05:56:34 PM
Post by: chum1 on December 12, 2011, 06:08:41 PM
property virgins >>>>>>> house hunters
i disagree. there's only so much rinomato i can handle. now, has house hunters changed for the worse since suzanne whang left? some may argue that yes, it has. i'm not so sure i agree and actually feel it's better than ever. if given the opportunity, rinomato will drag you through every square inch of toronto while the post-whang house hunters spends more time in the united states. who knows, tough call.
without rinomoto's financial guidance, what brand of lube do you recommend for tortuga's bad person? maybe house hunters should produce their very own house hunters brand lube for assholes. maybe sandra rimomoto can be the spokeswoman. whang can't do it because she became too chicken crap to show her face on camera once rinomoto came on the scene.
rinomato doesn't give two shits about tortuga and will do everything she can to screw him in the deal. anyone that trusts that canadian with money deserves the crap they find themselves in. no one even gives two shits about rinomato in toronto. i've talked to a ton of people who think she's crap and she screwed her own people by stealing money from them when she was coming up. not a big shocker there, the lady is a steaming pile of crap. why would you send someone into a house without touring the piece of crap with them? is this how brokers do crap in the new real estate market? hey here's a house go look at it and when you're done come find me and we'll talk about the crap and then put in a bid on the home. ya right, great customer service sandy, great crap job. tortuga could bust out his home search in probably 6 episodes of hunters as opposed to 18 episodes of virgins.
well, well, well. looks like hh might just not be the innocent little show that they want you to think it is. just what the hell is going on over at house hunters?
Quote
.“They have apparently hired someone to do the voiceovers— who fans of mine are claiming is some woman who is trying to sound like me“
http://blog.blogtalkradio.com/celebrities/house-hunters-host-suzanne-whang-hgtv-fans-beg-differ-dispensable/
Post by: The Whale on December 12, 2011, 06:36:56 PM
Print out a copy of this thread and keep a copy with you when house hunting
Post by: ew2x4 on December 12, 2011, 06:40:30 PM
pro-tip > build
Amish?
Post by: Kat Kid on December 12, 2011, 06:45:59 PM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on December 12, 2011, 06:47:30 PM
So far great advice from everyone. At the bank I took clams advice, but was subtle. Also, is a 3.85 interest rate good or am I going to get clowned on here?Thats not terrible but you might be able to do better.
Post by: Cire on December 12, 2011, 06:52:20 PM
Post by: wes mantooth on December 12, 2011, 07:16:00 PM
pro-tip > build
this
Post by: felix rex on December 12, 2011, 07:28:55 PM
rent
I have move 100% into this camp recently. Stay mobile.
Post by: felix rex on December 12, 2011, 07:30:45 PM
Don't look at houses you can't afford....it makes houses you can afford seem shitty
Yeah. This is probably not true for you, but will definitely be true for your wife. Really, you want to exclude her from this process as much as possible.
Post by: sys on December 12, 2011, 07:32:14 PM
what someone else said about fixer uppers, I bought one and I hate doing all that crap and have ended up paying people to do most of it.
ok, but going in assuming you will pay people, do you generally come out ahead w. the fixer upper, building from nothing or buying a house in good condition that is halfway in the realm of what you like in terms of finish materials/layout?
Post by: chum1 on December 12, 2011, 07:43:00 PM
what someone else said about fixer uppers, I bought one and I hate doing all that crap and have ended up paying people to do most of it.
ok, but going in assuming you will pay people, do you generally come out ahead w. the fixer upper, building from nothing or buying a house in good condition that is halfway in the realm of what you like in terms of finish materials/layout?
It's more expensive to buy something that's already had work done, but with good reason. Most people are willing to pay more because they know that having the work done yourself is a major pain in the ass. And it's not simply a case of people being stupid or lazy. It truly is a big headache. Plus, if you have the work done yourself and don't know what you're doing, you very well might end up spending close to what it would cost if you'd bought something that had already had the work done.
Post by: chum1 on December 12, 2011, 07:50:13 PM
Post by: pissclams on December 12, 2011, 08:04:34 PM
property virgins >>>>>>> house hunters
i disagree. there's only so much rinomato i can handle. now, has house hunters changed for the worse since suzanne whang left? some may argue that yes, it has. i'm not so sure i agree and actually feel it's better than ever. if given the opportunity, rinomato will drag you through every square inch of toronto while the post-whang house hunters spends more time in the united states. who knows, tough call.
without rinomoto's financial guidance, what brand of lube do you recommend for tortuga's bad person? maybe house hunters should produce their very own house hunters brand lube for assholes. maybe sandra rimomoto can be the spokeswoman. whang can't do it because she became too chicken crap to show her face on camera once rinomoto came on the scene.
rinomato doesn't give two shits about tortuga and will do everything she can to screw him in the deal. anyone that trusts that canadian with money deserves the crap they find themselves in. no one even gives two shits about rinomato in toronto. i've talked to a ton of people who think she's crap and she screwed her own people by stealing money from them when she was coming up. not a big shocker there, the lady is a steaming pile of crap. why would you send someone into a house without touring the piece of crap with them? is this how brokers do crap in the new real estate market? hey here's a house go look at it and when you're done come find me and we'll talk about the crap and then put in a bid on the home. ya right, great customer service sandy, great crap job. tortuga could bust out his home search in probably 6 episodes of hunters as opposed to 18 episodes of virgins.
well, well, well. looks like hh might just not be the innocent little show that they want you to think it is. just what the hell is going on over at house hunters?Quote.“They have apparently hired someone to do the voiceovers— who fans of mine are claiming is some woman who is trying to sound like me“
http://blog.blogtalkradio.com/celebrities/house-hunters-host-suzanne-whang-hgtv-fans-beg-differ-dispensable/
no crap whangs off house hunters, what is this, HGTV amateur hour? 2007 called, it wants its factoid back. and if you're wanting to know whats going on at house hunters, let me tell you then. season 14, episode 332, that's what's up. virgins is hanging on at only 6 seasons. that's pud.
rinomato just loves making the guests feel like crap at the beginning of virgins when she asks them how much they're going to spend, and then asks them how much the houses cost in the neighborhood they're walking in and the houses are always way out of the people's price range and she tells them to adjust their expectations. and then calls them virgins. good luck with season 7. not.
Post by: hemmy on December 12, 2011, 08:32:37 PM
Post by: Skipper44 on December 12, 2011, 08:34:58 PM
location has a lot to do with it, there will be a ceiling on what any house is worth if it is not in a very desirable neighborhoodwhat someone else said about fixer uppers, I bought one and I hate doing all that crap and have ended up paying people to do most of it.
ok, but going in assuming you will pay people, do you generally come out ahead w. the fixer upper, building from nothing or buying a house in good condition that is halfway in the realm of what you like in terms of finish materials/layout?
Post by: kim carnes on December 12, 2011, 08:38:50 PM
Post by: sys on December 12, 2011, 08:40:45 PM
location has a lot to do with it, there will be a ceiling on what any house is worth if it is not in a very desirable neighborhoodwhat someone else said about fixer uppers, I bought one and I hate doing all that crap and have ended up paying people to do most of it.
ok, but going in assuming you will pay people, do you generally come out ahead w. the fixer upper, building from nothing or buying a house in good condition that is halfway in the realm of what you like in terms of finish materials/layout?
is there a rule of thumb on what the lot has to be worth to make building or upgrading cost effective? assuming the cost of materials and labor is relatively constant across locations.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on December 12, 2011, 08:52:07 PM
yeah tortuga build in downtown mhk. lmao great advice as usual steve davepro-tip > build
this
Post by: chum1 on December 12, 2011, 08:53:04 PM
property virgins >>>>>>> house hunters
i disagree. there's only so much rinomato i can handle. now, has house hunters changed for the worse since suzanne whang left? some may argue that yes, it has. i'm not so sure i agree and actually feel it's better than ever. if given the opportunity, rinomato will drag you through every square inch of toronto while the post-whang house hunters spends more time in the united states. who knows, tough call.
without rinomoto's financial guidance, what brand of lube do you recommend for tortuga's bad person? maybe house hunters should produce their very own house hunters brand lube for assholes. maybe sandra rimomoto can be the spokeswoman. whang can't do it because she became too chicken crap to show her face on camera once rinomoto came on the scene.
rinomato doesn't give two shits about tortuga and will do everything she can to screw him in the deal. anyone that trusts that canadian with money deserves the crap they find themselves in. no one even gives two shits about rinomato in toronto. i've talked to a ton of people who think she's crap and she screwed her own people by stealing money from them when she was coming up. not a big shocker there, the lady is a steaming pile of crap. why would you send someone into a house without touring the piece of crap with them? is this how brokers do crap in the new real estate market? hey here's a house go look at it and when you're done come find me and we'll talk about the crap and then put in a bid on the home. ya right, great customer service sandy, great crap job. tortuga could bust out his home search in probably 6 episodes of hunters as opposed to 18 episodes of virgins.
well, well, well. looks like hh might just not be the innocent little show that they want you to think it is. just what the hell is going on over at house hunters?Quote.“They have apparently hired someone to do the voiceovers— who fans of mine are claiming is some woman who is trying to sound like me“
http://blog.blogtalkradio.com/celebrities/house-hunters-host-suzanne-whang-hgtv-fans-beg-differ-dispensable/
no crap whangs off house hunters, what is this, HGTV amateur hour? 2007 called, it wants its factoid back. and if you're wanting to know whats going on at house hunters, let me tell you then. season 14, episode 332, that's what's up. virgins is hanging on at only 6 seasons. that's pud.
rinomato just loves making the guests feel like crap at the beginning of virgins when she asks them how much they're going to spend, and then asks them how much the houses cost in the neighborhood they're walking in and the houses are always way out of the people's price range and she tells them to adjust their expectations. and then calls them virgins. good luck with season 7. not.
Would you like to hear our special for today? Because here it is. You endorsed Suzanne Whang. Suzanne Whang endorses that House Hunters is rough ridin' crap awful. So, which is it? Is House Hunters crap rough ridin' awful or is Suzanne Whang crap rough ridin' awful. Because if Suzanne Whang is rough ridin' crap awful, then House Hunters is crap rough ridin' awful because she's the crap rough ridin' host. So, is House Hunters crap rough ridin' awful or rough ridin' crap awful? You tell me.
Post by: CNS on December 12, 2011, 08:56:18 PM
any time you can remove authority from above yourself, you should.
wake up to your police state, america.
Virginia Tech says "You're welcome"
Post by: chum1 on December 12, 2011, 09:08:23 PM
Post by: AppleJack on December 12, 2011, 09:26:37 PM
Post by: pissclams on December 12, 2011, 09:49:16 PM
property virgins >>>>>>> house hunters
i disagree. there's only so much rinomato i can handle. now, has house hunters changed for the worse since suzanne whang left? some may argue that yes, it has. i'm not so sure i agree and actually feel it's better than ever. if given the opportunity, rinomato will drag you through every square inch of toronto while the post-whang house hunters spends more time in the united states. who knows, tough call.
without rinomoto's financial guidance, what brand of lube do you recommend for tortuga's bad person? maybe house hunters should produce their very own house hunters brand lube for assholes. maybe sandra rimomoto can be the spokeswoman. whang can't do it because she became too chicken crap to show her face on camera once rinomoto came on the scene.
rinomato doesn't give two shits about tortuga and will do everything she can to screw him in the deal. anyone that trusts that canadian with money deserves the crap they find themselves in. no one even gives two shits about rinomato in toronto. i've talked to a ton of people who think she's crap and she screwed her own people by stealing money from them when she was coming up. not a big shocker there, the lady is a steaming pile of crap. why would you send someone into a house without touring the piece of crap with them? is this how brokers do crap in the new real estate market? hey here's a house go look at it and when you're done come find me and we'll talk about the crap and then put in a bid on the home. ya right, great customer service sandy, great crap job. tortuga could bust out his home search in probably 6 episodes of hunters as opposed to 18 episodes of virgins.
well, well, well. looks like hh might just not be the innocent little show that they want you to think it is. just what the hell is going on over at house hunters?Quote.“They have apparently hired someone to do the voiceovers— who fans of mine are claiming is some woman who is trying to sound like me“
http://blog.blogtalkradio.com/celebrities/house-hunters-host-suzanne-whang-hgtv-fans-beg-differ-dispensable/
no crap whangs off house hunters, what is this, HGTV amateur hour? 2007 called, it wants its factoid back. and if you're wanting to know whats going on at house hunters, let me tell you then. season 14, episode 332, that's what's up. virgins is hanging on at only 6 seasons. that's pud.
rinomato just loves making the guests feel like crap at the beginning of virgins when she asks them how much they're going to spend, and then asks them how much the houses cost in the neighborhood they're walking in and the houses are always way out of the people's price range and she tells them to adjust their expectations. and then calls them virgins. good luck with season 7. not.
Would you like to hear our special for today? Because here it is. You endorsed Suzanne Whang. Suzanne Whang endorses that House Hunters is rough ridin' crap awful. So, which is it? Is House Hunters crap rough ridin' awful or is Suzanne Whang crap rough ridin' awful. Because if Suzanne Whang is rough ridin' crap awful, then House Hunters is crap rough ridin' awful because she's the crap rough ridin' host. So, is House Hunters crap rough ridin' awful or rough ridin' crap awful? You tell me.
whang doesn't really think that hunters is crap. hunters made whang's career, do you really think she's going to talk smack on hunters when virgins is over there sucking off of hunter's teet? no. she's going to throw the smack at virgins, just like everyone else does. whang will be back on top soon enough and when she is i promise you this that she's going to rain holy hell down on sandra rinomato's parade of clowns. believe me when i say that when whang is done ravaging toronto's soul, there won't be a single reminder that rinomato once ran its streets. then, maybe after a few years of sandy rinomato living in crap assed isolation, maybe whang lets the Rhino show her crap face in public again. but that's entirely up to whang and how she wants to handle things with rinomato's crap crew. i really pity anyone who watches virgins and puts their trust in rinomato.
Post by: WildcatNkilt on December 12, 2011, 10:39:50 PM
Also lots of kids in the neighborhood. The other night a few kids came by asking if they could walk our dogs for money. I told them no cause my big dog would eat them but I'm proud of their work ethic. Neighbors next door and across the street are Cat fans. :emawkid:
Good luck with the house hunting. Can be fun and stressful all at the same time. :thumbs:
Oh, and my advice is to do inspections the old fashioned way. (Plumber, Electrician, etc). That way if something is wrong they can give you a quote at the same time for what it would cost, and you can submit the quotes with the list of things you want fixed before going to closing. Saves money in the long run, and usually more efficient than an inspection person who checks it all.
Post by: ew2x4 on December 12, 2011, 10:49:47 PM
Just bought 2 months ago myself. Mrs. WildcatNkilt and I are going to make it a DIY project. Just refinished the basement and one of the bedrooms. Have 2-1/2 bathrooms to remodel, new flooring, and kitchen in our plans for the next year.
Also lots of kids in the neighborhood. The other night a few kids came by asking if they could walk our dogs for money. I told them no cause my big dog would eat them but I'm proud of their work ethic. Neighbors next door and across the street are Cat fans. :emawkid:
Good luck with the house hunting. Can be fun and stressful all at the same time. :thumbs:
Oh, and my advice is to do inspections the old fashioned way. (Plumber, Electrician, etc). That way if something is wrong they can give you a quote at the same time for what it would cost, and you can submit the quotes with the list of things you want fixed before going to closing. Saves money in the long run, and usually more efficient than an inspection person who checks it all.
I've finished 2 bathrooms and half of a basement. Kitchen and the rest of the basement is up next. Fun times.
Post by: steve dave on December 13, 2011, 06:17:08 AM
Post by: The Whale on December 13, 2011, 09:21:08 AM
"Hey honey, we're about to make one of the biggest purchases of our lives, should we get online and see what houses are available in our price range?"
"Nah, I'm sure the complete stranger of a realtor will be able to find us the perfect house out of her listings based on a 10-minute conversation beforehand"
Post by: pissclams on December 13, 2011, 09:36:10 AM
Go shopping for a home like the people on HGTV.
"Hey honey, we're about to make one of the biggest purchases of our lives, should we get online and see what houses are available in our price range?"
"Nah, I'm sure the complete stranger of a realtor will be able to find us the perfect house out of her listings based on a 10-minute conversation beforehand"
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Post by: chum1 on December 13, 2011, 11:16:02 AM
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They've already bought the house (at least on House Hunters). The show is filmed when they are in escrow, they've already bought one of the three houses and just see two others for purposes of the show. That's why they usually "pick" the house that is empty
http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/14001023.aspx
Post by: Saulbadguy on December 13, 2011, 11:18:42 AM
OMG LMAOMan, I despise that show. Hopefully this little nugget will sour my wifes opinion of the show as well.QuoteThey've already bought the house (at least on House Hunters). The show is filmed when they are in escrow, they've already bought one of the three houses and just see two others for purposes of the show. That's why they usually "pick" the house that is empty
http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/14001023.aspx
Post by: steve dave on December 13, 2011, 11:21:57 AM
Post by: Saulbadguy on December 13, 2011, 11:22:19 AM
Post by: michigancat on December 13, 2011, 11:25:04 AM
on Extreme Makeover Home Edition the people from the show aren't even at the location and have nothing to do with the design or actually building it. They show up at the beginning and the last day to film some crap. Local contractors just plow through the remodel and get no camera time.
what a terrible show.
Post by: CNS on December 13, 2011, 11:38:49 AM
on Extreme Makeover Home Edition the people from the show aren't even at the location and have nothing to do with the design or actually building it. They show up at the beginning and the last day to film some crap. Local contractors just plow through the remodel and get no camera time.
what a terrible show.
Also, bad things happen when you do certain things that fast. those houses have to look like crap very soon after.
Post by: O-town Kat on December 13, 2011, 11:49:29 AM
Post by: pissclams on December 13, 2011, 12:01:08 PM
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As for "Property Virgins", they probably freak over $2K because the pushy-ass host has already pressured them to buy at the very top of their budget.
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LMAO...that host is one of the most irritating hosts on TV. For whatever reason, she makes me really uncomfortable watching her. She bugs!
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Agreed! She's absolutely horrible. I stopped watching the show because she was so annoying!
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I can't stand the host of "Property Virgins." When she asks her clients how much they've been approved for, they'll say something like "The bank approved us for $300K, but we only feel comfortable spending $200K." Perfectly reasonable, right? Every MM lady knows that you can't rely on the bank to tell you what you can afford.
But the host's response is always a smug "I see. So you're not willing to make any financial sacrifices to own the home of your dreams." What, like eating ramen for 30 years to live in a $300K home?
basically blaming the financial meltdown on rinomato in this post-
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I hate that, too! She acts as though it's ABSURD that people wouldn't want to go completely out of their financial comfort zone.
And people wonder why so many people got so overextended on their mortgages. Granted, it's a show - but I know she's not the only real estate agent to have that attitude.
Post by: pissclams on December 13, 2011, 12:01:29 PM
Post by: chum1 on December 13, 2011, 12:05:24 PM
Post by: wes mantooth on December 13, 2011, 12:11:00 PM
more advice: 1. don't bother taking mrs. tortuga anywhere that doesn't have granite kitchen countertops. 2. look for good bones. 3. when they show you the master bedroom closet, jokingly ask where you can store your clothes now that you've seen where mrs. tortuga's clothes will go.
:lol:
Things white, midwestern folk say thread
Post by: wetwillie on December 13, 2011, 12:14:37 PM
Renters rejoice!
what happened to this dude from Saul's roof problems thread?
Post by: chum1 on December 13, 2011, 12:15:06 PM
gj rinomato, huge fanbase you have out there. :lol:
that's what happens when you're not a LIAR and a FRAUD like HOUSE HUNTERS. home buying is not pretty and certainly not for the weak. some people just can't handle realty reality. i hope tortuga isn't one because house hunters will make him hate his life if they can.
Post by: _33 on December 13, 2011, 12:48:24 PM
Post by: 06wildcat on December 13, 2011, 12:57:59 PM
Low ball the crap out of your first offer. The sellers will usually respond right away with a counter offer, wait a day or two and go $2,000 higher than your first offer. It helps to look up what the property was last listed/sold for when doing this as well. Also Google the owners and see if you can find out why they're selling. Anything being sold as part of an estate is ripe for getting below market value.
Post by: Kat Kid on December 13, 2011, 01:00:24 PM
Renters rejoice!
what happened to this dude from Saul's roof problems thread?
You do the math.
Post by: sys on December 13, 2011, 01:11:16 PM
I had a house built. Nothing needs fixed. Nothing needs maintained because its all efficient new stuff.
what was your cost vs buying an existing house in the same area?
Post by: michigancat on December 13, 2011, 01:55:54 PM
I love on House Hunters after the people tell the realtor exactly what they are looking for and how much they can spend they always show the realtor on camera alone saying that they hope the couple can compromise because there is no way they are going to get everything they want for that price.
Also, this is more of a property virgins thing, but when there is a place with ugly ass wallpaper or something, they say, "First time owners can't see past things like this. And they're easy to fix! Stupid property virigins!"
LMAO, realtor lady, it's real easy/cheap for YOU when you collect your fee and don't have to pay to tile a bathroom.
Post by: ew2x4 on December 13, 2011, 02:03:58 PM
Post by: Saulbadguy on December 13, 2011, 02:53:54 PM
Anyone else tired of HGTV shows being based in Canada? Sick of their accents.I'm sick of the word "joist"
Post by: steve dave on December 13, 2011, 02:54:30 PM
I had a house built. Nothing needs fixed. Nothing needs maintained because its all efficient new stuff.
what was your cost vs buying an existing house in the same area?
pretty much the same
Post by: pissclams on December 13, 2011, 03:04:56 PM
Anyone else tired of HGTV shows being based in Canada? Sick of their accents.
one of my biggest complaints about rinomato. of course, guys like chum1 just eat her toronto crap right up. not me pal, these colors don't run.
also, read the rough ridin' thread next time before posting in it. JFC.
this actually just happened last night on hunters, of course, they were house shopping in Connecticut.I love on House Hunters after the people tell the realtor exactly what they are looking for and how much they can spend they always show the realtor on camera alone saying that they hope the couple can compromise because there is no way they are going to get everything they want for that price.
Also, this is more of a property virgins thing, but when there is a place with ugly ass wallpaper or something, they say, "First time owners can't see past things like this. And they're easy to fix! Stupid property virigins!"
LMAO, realtor lady, it's real easy/cheap for YOU when you collect your fee and don't have to pay to tile a bathroom.
Post by: chum1 on December 13, 2011, 03:07:24 PM
Post by: steve dave on December 13, 2011, 03:15:15 PM
you know how there's an extra charge for floor mats when you buy a new car? same goes for new houses. you want a driveway? that's extra. deck in the back so that your back door doesn't have a three foot drop into your yard? extra. other than stuff like that, though, prices can be comparable.
Every builder has different allowances for you to spend on various parts of the house (flooring, appliances, fistures, etc.) that is built into the price. When you go over the allowance figure you are OOP.
Post by: chum1 on December 13, 2011, 03:26:05 PM
Post by: ew2x4 on December 13, 2011, 03:28:54 PM
pvs on right now. still no canadian accent for rinomato.
She's as Canadian as they come. Sheep in wolf's clothing. What my pappy always says.
Post by: pissclams on December 13, 2011, 03:31:49 PM
pvs on right now. still no canadian accent for rinomato.
She's as Canadian as they come. Sheep in wolf's clothing. What my pappy always says.
not sure about that. i've never heard or noticed any canada accent with rinomato.
Post by: sys on December 13, 2011, 04:00:06 PM
you know how there's an extra charge for floor mats when you buy a new car? same goes for new houses. you want a driveway? that's extra. deck in the back so that your back door doesn't have a three foot drop into your yard? extra. other than stuff like that, though, prices can be comparable.
Every builder has different allowances for you to spend on various parts of the house (flooring, appliances, fistures, etc.) that is built into the price. When you go over the allowance figure you are OOP.
wait, so this isn't like you decide what you want your house to look like and then they build it on the land you already own? this is like they're building 200 houses and they'll sell you one on a lot they own and you tell them what kind of tile to put in when they do it?
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 13, 2011, 04:19:55 PM
Post by: WildcatNkilt on December 13, 2011, 04:20:17 PM
you know how there's an extra charge for floor mats when you buy a new car? same goes for new houses. you want a driveway? that's extra. deck in the back so that your back door doesn't have a three foot drop into your yard? extra. other than stuff like that, though, prices can be comparable.
Every builder has different allowances for you to spend on various parts of the house (flooring, appliances, fistures, etc.) that is built into the price. When you go over the allowance figure you are OOP.
I had a buddy who had to pay extra for vinyl flooring in the bathrooms, otherwise it would have been carpet. Can't imagine how much extra he would have had to play to have the contractor put in tile.
Post by: chum1 on December 13, 2011, 04:30:14 PM
English country fixer: These stone walls are fantastic, and it would be very easy to build a roof on top of them.
French country fixer: And if you were wondering, the pile of bricks in the middle of the living room does come with the house.
Australia: One of the highlights of this house is all of the flat surfaces to stack your empties. Plus, you can jump into the pool from the roof.
Belgium: The living room has these round windows that are weird as crap, so that's a plus.
Turkey: There's a crazy guy who lives in this shack right outside the bedroom window, but you'll never even notice that he's there.
Malaysia: Yes, it is very common here for hissing cockroaches to nest in mattresses.
Post by: steve dave on December 13, 2011, 05:18:20 PM
you know how there's an extra charge for floor mats when you buy a new car? same goes for new houses. you want a driveway? that's extra. deck in the back so that your back door doesn't have a three foot drop into your yard? extra. other than stuff like that, though, prices can be comparable.
Every builder has different allowances for you to spend on various parts of the house (flooring, appliances, fistures, etc.) that is built into the price. When you go over the allowance figure you are OOP.
wait, so this isn't like you decide what you want your house to look like and then they build it on the land you already own? this is like they're building 200 houses and they'll sell you one on a lot they own and you tell them what kind of tile to put in when they do it?
no, you buy a lot you want a house on. you hire a builder to build the house there. you choose a house model that you want them to build. most of them will have a list of house kinds that they specialize in or whatever but you can pick out whatever kind of house you want. they quote you the price which will include the figures for the allowances on the crap inside, roof, brick, flooring, etc. you can then go pick out the specifics on that stuff and if you pick out better stuff than they quoted you pay the difference.
Post by: sys on December 13, 2011, 05:24:48 PM
no, you buy a lot you want a house on. you hire a builder to build the house there. you choose a house model that you want them to build. most of them will have a list house blueprints of house kinds that they specialize in or whatever but you can pick out whatever kind of house you want. they quote you the price which will include the figures for the allowances on the crap inside, roof, brick, flooring, etc. you can then go pick out the specifics on that stuff and if you pick out better stuff than they quoted you pay the difference.
that sounds like a good deal.
Post by: felix rex on December 13, 2011, 06:06:01 PM
Post by: AST on December 13, 2011, 06:46:23 PM
Post by: schreds21 on December 13, 2011, 06:54:47 PM
This x eleventy billion. My girlfriend, who lives with me, was "helping" me when I was looking for a house. I knew my price range and told her so of course, every house she found and suggested was at the upper limit of my range. Either that, or it was a shittty fixer upper project. Now, I definitely have the skills to do my own work. Unfortunately, my job schedule does not allow me the time to do my own projects so I wanted a house that was move in ready. It took me a year and half but I finally found exactly what I was looking for and I got a great deal on it as well.Don't look at houses you can't afford....it makes houses you can afford seem shittyYeah. This is probably not true for you, but will definitely be true for your wife. Really, you want to exclude her from this process as much as possible.
Post by: schreds21 on December 13, 2011, 07:01:19 PM
Nobody ever follows through in doing that.Get a 15 year mortgage instead of a 30 year mortgage. http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/mortgages/15-year-30-year-mortgage-calculator.aspx (http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/mortgages/15-year-30-year-mortgage-calculator.aspx)Why not just get a 30y and put extra cash towards the principle each month?
That is exactly what I'm doing. I put enough extra towards the principle each month that I end up making an extra payment and a half per year. The trick is to do an auto pay with instructions that the extra dollars go towards principle, not your escrow account.. If you're writing a check every month, you may be tempted to only make the required payment thinking you will catch up later. It will never happen. You also don't ever have to worry about being late.
Post by: Stevesie60 on December 13, 2011, 07:04:45 PM
Nobody ever follows through in doing that.Get a 15 year mortgage instead of a 30 year mortgage. http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/mortgages/15-year-30-year-mortgage-calculator.aspx (http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/mortgages/15-year-30-year-mortgage-calculator.aspx)Why not just get a 30y and put extra cash towards the principle each month?
That is exactly what I'm doing. I put enough extra towards the principle each month that I end up making an extra payment and a half per year. The trick is to do an auto pay with instructions that the extra dollars go towards principle, not your escrow account.. If you're writing a check every month, you may be tempted to only make the required payment thinking you will catch up later. It will never happen. You also don't ever have to worry about being late.
Post by: sys on December 13, 2011, 07:17:22 PM
Post by: chum1 on December 14, 2011, 08:00:16 AM
Post by: pissclams on December 14, 2011, 08:34:33 AM
southern spain: i just turned 45, so i am retiring from my job as a street artist in glasgow and am looking for a nice vacation home with an ocean view. my budget is $500,000.
sounds like property brothers is more your speed. :lol:
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on December 14, 2011, 02:37:09 PM
Don't ever get suckered into a "bidding war." Most of these are bullshit concocted by the seller's agent.
Realtors are basically the scum of the earth, but it's pretty hard to avoid dealing with them.
When it comes to financing:
- Put 20% down, or get there fast. If you can't get to 20% within a year, you shouldn't be buying.
- Strongly consider a 15-year fixed. It may add a couple hundred to your monthly payment, but it will double the amount of each payment that goes to principal.
- If you can't afford a 15-year, consider a 7-year ARM. It is extremely unlikely you'll live in your first home for more than 5 years.
- Do not buy points.
- Do consider paying a slightly higher APR in exchange for a "lender credit." Estimate the number of years you'll probably live there and do the math.
Post by: O-town Kat on December 14, 2011, 02:41:41 PM
no, you buy a lot you want a house on. you hire a builder to build the house there. you choose a house model that you want them to build. most of them will have a list house blueprints of house kinds that they specialize in or whatever but you can pick out whatever kind of house you want. they quote you the price which will include the figures for the allowances on the crap inside, roof, brick, flooring, etc. you can then go pick out the specifics on that stuff and if you pick out better stuff than they quoted you pay the difference.
that sounds like a good deal.
Ha ha yeah lots of :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: when they send you to the light store, furnishing store etc. had not put much thought into what color of grout to put in between the tiles in the bathroom. Beats being completely unhappy with the previous owners crappy taste though.
Post by: pissclams on December 14, 2011, 03:47:03 PM
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on December 14, 2011, 03:48:26 PM
i would never live in a home that someone else already lived in. disgusting. imagine all of their skin flakes and scabs, etc, that are ground into the carpet and crap. gross.
No kidding. I guess I could just replace all the carpets, floors, and cabinets, but that sounds like a real pain in the ass.
Post by: pissclams on December 14, 2011, 03:50:00 PM
i would never live in a home that someone else already lived in. disgusting. imagine all of their skin flakes and scabs, etc, that are ground into the carpet and crap. gross.
No kidding. I guess I could just replace all the carpets, floors, and cabinets, but that sounds like a real pain in the ass.
thing is, their scummyness prob worked its way into the foundation, etc
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 14, 2011, 03:52:05 PM
southern spain: i just turned 45, so i am retiring from my job as a street artist in glasgow and am looking for a nice vacation home with an ocean view. my budget is $500,000.
sounds like property brothers is more your speed. :lol:
Oh man, clams just rejected your first offer without countering!
Post by: pissclams on December 14, 2011, 04:13:24 PM
wtf?
Post by: sys on December 14, 2011, 11:02:13 PM
Post by: jtksu on December 14, 2011, 11:45:54 PM
Post by: chum1 on December 15, 2011, 06:50:47 AM
Post by: wabash909 on December 15, 2011, 07:39:50 AM
ya sure did, also, $500k in Southern Spain??? hmm, might have to readjust your expectations :lol:
wtf?
Exactly. 500K in Southern Spain right now? Hahaha, good luck with that!
Post by: chum1 on December 15, 2011, 08:16:17 AM
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on December 15, 2011, 08:32:52 AM
if you're comparing interest rates between all of your loans, then you might not want to pay anything off early because you'd prefer to use that extra cash for paying interest on your next loan.
It's really about comparing interest rates to inflation. If I can get a loan at 3%, that is probably well below the inflation rate over the period of the loan, so I would come out ahead paying the minimum and investing whatever I would have applied to the loan to pay it off early. This plan does not really work if you just pay the minimum and use the extra money to buy things like tv's, furniture, etc.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 15, 2011, 10:22:59 AM
if you're comparing interest rates between all of your loans, then you might not want to pay anything off early because you'd prefer to use that extra cash for paying interest on your next loan.
It's really about comparing interest rates to inflation. If I can get a loan at 3%, that is probably well below the inflation rate over the period of the loan, so I would come out ahead paying the minimum and investing whatever I would have applied to the loan to pay it off early. This plan does not really work if you just pay the minimum and use the extra money to buy things like tv's, furniture, etc.
What about fancy suits and elite cologne?
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on December 15, 2011, 10:32:43 AM
if you're comparing interest rates between all of your loans, then you might not want to pay anything off early because you'd prefer to use that extra cash for paying interest on your next loan.
It's really about comparing interest rates to inflation. If I can get a loan at 3%, that is probably well below the inflation rate over the period of the loan, so I would come out ahead paying the minimum and investing whatever I would have applied to the loan to pay it off early. This plan does not really work if you just pay the minimum and use the extra money to buy things like tv's, furniture, etc.
What about fancy suits and elite cologne?
Those don't work, either. Items that actually appreciate in value, like some jewelry and interestingly enough, Rolexes, do apply.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 15, 2011, 10:59:14 AM
if you're comparing interest rates between all of your loans, then you might not want to pay anything off early because you'd prefer to use that extra cash for paying interest on your next loan.
It's really about comparing interest rates to inflation. If I can get a loan at 3%, that is probably well below the inflation rate over the period of the loan, so I would come out ahead paying the minimum and investing whatever I would have applied to the loan to pay it off early. This plan does not really work if you just pay the minimum and use the extra money to buy things like tv's, furniture, etc.
What about fancy suits and elite cologne?
Those don't work, either. Items that actually appreciate in value, like some jewelry and interestingly enough, Rolexes, do apply.
Good! :kstategrad:
Post by: ew2x4 on December 15, 2011, 12:14:00 PM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on December 16, 2011, 03:45:02 PM
Post by: chum1 on January 21, 2012, 06:13:12 PM
Post by: hemmy on January 21, 2012, 09:11:00 PM
Post by: wes mantooth on January 21, 2012, 09:43:05 PM
looking to buy a house this year as well, but I am really lazy and have no motivation to look.
looking for a house can be fun :D
Post by: sys on January 21, 2012, 10:07:46 PM
looking to buy a house this year as well, but I am really lazy and have no motivation to look.
yeah, it's really hard.
Post by: Cire on January 21, 2012, 10:16:20 PM
Post by: Pete on January 21, 2012, 10:26:37 PM
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 21, 2012, 10:29:24 PM
Post by: Pete on January 21, 2012, 10:30:33 PM
i've owned three houses in my life. two of them i still own/pay mortgage payments on. i've walked into a total of four houses with the thoughts of buying them. just not that hard folks.
Agreed. I can look on a website, check out the photos, do the "street view" thingy, and pretty much know whether it's a "go" or not.
Post by: hemmy on January 21, 2012, 10:44:10 PM
i've owned three houses in my life. two of them i still own/pay mortgage payments on. i've walked into a total of four houses with the thoughts of buying them. just not that hard folks.
Can you do some online research for me and point me to the good buys in Johnson county? Thanks.
Post by: Pete on January 21, 2012, 10:45:12 PM
i've owned three houses in my life. two of them i still own/pay mortgage payments on. i've walked into a total of four houses with the thoughts of buying them. just not that hard folks.
Can you do some online research for me and point me to the good buys in Johnson county? Thanks.
Yes. What's your budget?
Post by: sys on January 21, 2012, 10:45:22 PM
i've owned three houses in my life. two of them i still own/pay mortgage payments on. i've walked into a total of four houses with the thoughts of buying them. just not that hard folks.
it is hard, you don't know.
Post by: pissclams on January 22, 2012, 10:05:09 AM
will the new host of prop virgins keep them in first place over house hunters?
I don't think I will like this new host. She doesn't seem to have Sandra's charm and personality judging from the previews.
Not digging the new host at all. Sandra was very professional and educated about real estate. The new host slurs through words and phrases quickly (as if she's eating them,) had a dress on that was too short and tight for the task at hand - selling real estate (she was dressed more for Hollywood than for selling real estate) and was bland. Can't hold a candle to Sandra; she very obviously has no real estate savvy and it shows. I really miss Sandra and hope that HGTV picks up her new show because I'm done with Property Virgins. It's like a boring rehash of House Hunters (another show that HGTV ruined by removing the one-time host, Suzanne Wong.) HGTV has a great track record of destroying wonderful shows (Designed to Sell) by dumping fantastic hosts (Lisa and Clive) and replacing them with low-quality knockoffs (Tanya Nayak, Monica Pederson) who must cost a lot less because they sure give a lot less to the audience.
Post by: ChiComCat on January 22, 2012, 12:57:54 PM
Post by: Pendergast on January 22, 2012, 09:14:49 PM
When it comes to financing:
- Put 20% down, or get there fast. If you can't get to 20% within a year, you shouldn't be buying.
What the eff? Or you could live somewhere besides the midwest.
Post by: ew2x4 on January 22, 2012, 09:29:36 PM
When it comes to financing:
- Put 20% down, or get there fast. If you can't get to 20% within a year, you shouldn't be buying.
What the eff? Or you could live somewhere besides the midwest.
Yes, this is absolutely horrible advice. Especially if you dont plan on living there forever.
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on January 23, 2012, 10:12:16 AM
When it comes to financing:
- Put 20% down, or get there fast. If you can't get to 20% within a year, you shouldn't be buying.
What the eff? Or you could live somewhere besides the midwest.
Yes, this is absolutely horrible advice. Especially if you dont plan on living there forever.
PMI is a waste of money. Might as well flush hundred down the toilet every month instead. And if you don't plan to live in the house for at least 4 years, you typically shouldn't buy because of the costs of buying and selling a home. In addition to closing costs at purchase, you're going to have weaselly agents 3 to 6% when you sell.
Also, the idea that you can earn a better return by investing what you would otherwise spend on a higher mortgage payment sounds great in theory, except that most people don't invest that money. In addition, a 15 year mortgage is about .75% lower interest than a 30 year.
Post by: Kat Kid on January 23, 2012, 10:19:04 AM
When it comes to financing:
- Put 20% down, or get there fast. If you can't get to 20% within a year, you shouldn't be buying.
What the eff? Or you could live somewhere besides the midwest.
Yes, this is absolutely horrible advice. Especially if you dont plan on living there forever.
PMI is a waste of money. Might as well flush hundred down the toilet every month instead. And if you don't plan to live in the house for at least 4 years, you typically shouldn't buy because of the costs of buying and selling a home. In addition to closing costs at purchase, you're going to have weaselly agents 3 to 6% when you sell.
Also, the idea that you can earn a better return by investing what you would otherwise spend on a higher mortgage payment sounds great in theory, except that most people don't invest that money. In addition, a 15 year mortgage is about .75% lower interest than a 30 year.
Wait. So you're telling me things are easier if you have a bunch of liquid assets ready to buy stuff without financing?
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 23, 2012, 10:24:36 AM
Post by: Rams on January 23, 2012, 10:27:28 AM
When it comes to financing:
- Put 20% down, or get there fast. If you can't get to 20% within a year, you shouldn't be buying.
What the eff? Or you could live somewhere besides the midwest.
Yes, this is absolutely horrible advice. Especially if you dont plan on living there forever.
PMI is a waste of money. Might as well flush hundred down the toilet every month instead. And if you don't plan to live in the house for at least 4 years, you typically shouldn't buy because of the costs of buying and selling a home. In addition to closing costs at purchase, you're going to have weaselly agents 3 to 6% when you sell.
Also, the idea that you can earn a better return by investing what you would otherwise spend on a higher mortgage payment sounds great in theory, except that most people don't invest that money. In addition, a 15 year mortgage is about .75% lower interest than a 30 year.
:jerk: Put 10% down on the primary and get a concurrent piggyback HELOC for the other 10%. No PMI and you don't have to tie up a bunch of money in an illiquid asset. With rates what they are right now, borrow as much money as you can for as long as you can. Then just don't be a total rough ridin' moron with your money. If you have to give more money to the bank so you don't blow it on lottery tickets and bobblehead dolls, you don't have the self-restraint necessary to be a homeowner anyway.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 23, 2012, 10:28:44 AM
Post by: _33 on January 23, 2012, 10:31:52 AM
Post by: WildcatNkilt on January 23, 2012, 10:34:36 AM
I think i'm moving downtown (City Market/lofts) after my Masters is done in September. I'm told i'm a respect if I rent. I just don't know if buying a condo is a good idea. I kind of want to rent the first 6 months. I can't remember who said they had a condo downtown at MOAP 2.0. Thoughts?
Condos can be a tough sell. I have a friend who has a downtown Condo she had to rent out because it wouldn't sell.
I've been told to never buy a Condo if it's not downtown. Plenty of vacant Condos around the burbs that are brand new and are having a tough time being sold.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 23, 2012, 10:37:19 AM
Post by: steve dave on January 23, 2012, 10:38:01 AM
I think i'm moving downtown (City Market/lofts) after my Masters is done in September. I'm told i'm a Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) if I rent. I just don't know if buying a condo is a good idea. I kind of want to rent the first 6 months. I can't remember who said they had a condo downtown at MOAP 2.0. Thoughts?
rent
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on January 23, 2012, 10:42:06 AM
I think i'm moving downtown (City Market/lofts) after my Masters is done in September. I'm told i'm a Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) if I rent. I just don't know if buying a condo is a good idea. I kind of want to rent the first 6 months. I can't remember who said they had a condo downtown at MOAP 2.0. Thoughts?
You should only buy if you know you are going to be someplace for 5 years or so. Otherwise, renting saves you money, reduces your responsibility, and makes it much easier to move.
Post by: pissclams on January 23, 2012, 10:42:29 AM
I think i'm moving downtown (City Market/lofts) after my Masters is done in September. I'm told i'm a respect if I rent. I just don't know if buying a condo is a good idea. I kind of want to rent the first 6 months. I can't remember who said they had a condo downtown at MOAP 2.0. Thoughts?
Condos can be a tough sell. I have a friend who has a downtown Condo she had to rent out because it wouldn't sell.
I've been told to never buy a Condo if it's not downtown. Plenty of vacant Condos around the burbs that are brand new and are having a tough time being sold.
the downtown kc condo market is incredibly over saturated. you'd have to be a fool to purchase down there anytime in the next 5 -10 years.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 23, 2012, 10:44:29 AM
I think i'm moving downtown (City Market/lofts) after my Masters is done in September. I'm told i'm a respect if I rent. I just don't know if buying a condo is a good idea. I kind of want to rent the first 6 months. I can't remember who said they had a condo downtown at MOAP 2.0. Thoughts?
I've got some property down there Fanning. I would consider renting you one, or you could buy one. I don't pay taxes on it so I'm very meh on whichever.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 23, 2012, 10:57:23 AM
Sweet. Sounds like i'll be renting. We'll be in touch soon. TIA :thumbs:I think i'm moving downtown (City Market/lofts) after my Masters is done in September. I'm told i'm a respect if I rent. I just don't know if buying a condo is a good idea. I kind of want to rent the first 6 months. I can't remember who said they had a condo downtown at MOAP 2.0. Thoughts?
I've got some property down there Fanning. I would consider renting you one, or you could buy one. I don't pay taxes on it so I'm very meh on whichever.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 23, 2012, 11:33:04 AM
Sweet. Sounds like i'll be renting. We'll be in touch soon. TIA :thumbs:I think i'm moving downtown (City Market/lofts) after my Masters is done in September. I'm told i'm a respect if I rent. I just don't know if buying a condo is a good idea. I kind of want to rent the first 6 months. I can't remember who said they had a condo downtown at MOAP 2.0. Thoughts?
I've got some property down there Fanning. I would consider renting you one, or you could buy one. I don't pay taxes on it so I'm very meh on whichever.
You know where to find me. I will need to maintain some type of control of at least one of the bedrooms for occasional too pak'd to drive evenings.
Post by: AbeFroman on January 23, 2012, 11:34:03 AM
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2012, 11:41:30 AM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 23, 2012, 11:43:36 AM
Well ya. It might be the smush room or if I get a good deal, you can just take my room on those nights.Sweet. Sounds like i'll be renting. We'll be in touch soon. TIA :thumbs:I think i'm moving downtown (City Market/lofts) after my Masters is done in September. I'm told i'm a respect if I rent. I just don't know if buying a condo is a good idea. I kind of want to rent the first 6 months. I can't remember who said they had a condo downtown at MOAP 2.0. Thoughts?
I've got some property down there Fanning. I would consider renting you one, or you could buy one. I don't pay taxes on it so I'm very meh on whichever.
You know where to find me. I will need to maintain some type of control of at least one of the bedrooms for occasional too pak'd to drive evenings.
Post by: sys on January 23, 2012, 11:52:19 AM
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2012, 11:53:45 AM
renting sucks. i don't need anyone else trying to tell me what animals to keep and where to keep them.
LOL
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 23, 2012, 11:54:31 AM
Post by: Skipper44 on January 23, 2012, 12:16:34 PM
i just thought of a great reality show. sys lives with the michigancats. :love:Uncle Sys would be the next Cosmo Kramer
Post by: sys on January 23, 2012, 01:18:41 PM
i just thought of a great reality show. sys lives with the michigancats. :love:
when my tiger gets out and eats several michigancat kids, that'll be my favorite episode.
Post by: steve dave on January 23, 2012, 02:20:49 PM
i just thought of a great reality show. sys lives with the michigancats. :love:
when my tiger gets out and eats several michigancat kids, that'll be my favorite episode.
:lol:
Post by: kim carnes on January 23, 2012, 07:10:06 PM
I think i'm moving downtown (City Market/lofts) after my Masters is done in September. I'm told i'm a respect if I rent. I just don't know if buying a condo is a good idea. I kind of want to rent the first 6 months. I can't remember who said they had a condo downtown at MOAP 2.0. Thoughts?
you're a Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) if you buy
Post by: Tobias on April 15, 2012, 11:51:14 PM
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 16, 2012, 12:01:35 AM
Post by: Tobias on April 16, 2012, 12:06:58 AM
Where you buying a house, Tobias?
salina, though if i search again and it sucks as much as today (seems likely) i may just consider moving to a diff state. any recommendations? i'm open for suggestions.
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 16, 2012, 12:13:03 AM
Where you buying a house, Tobias?
salina, though if i search again and it sucks as much as today (seems likely) i may just consider moving to a diff state. any recommendations? i'm open for suggestions.
I highly suggest Manhattan. Great place with good-looking, great smelling people.
Post by: michigancat on April 16, 2012, 12:37:21 AM
Where you buying a house, Tobias?
salina, though if i search again and it sucks as much as today (seems likely) i may just consider moving to a diff state. any recommendations? i'm open for suggestions.
What do you like to do?
Post by: Tobias on April 16, 2012, 12:58:32 AM
What do you like to do?
go to concerts/sporting events, eat/drink, play fifa offline, read books, etc. basically white midwesterners thread, except i dgaf about hunting/fishing. do you know of the perfect place for my needs?
Post by: Tobias on April 16, 2012, 01:00:35 AM
I highly suggest Manhattan. Great place with good-looking, great smelling people.
this seems like a pretty good idea, actually. i would be much closer to a legit & non-losery ksu campus
Post by: michigancat on April 16, 2012, 07:44:49 AM
What do you like to do?
go to concerts/sporting events, eat/drink, play fifa offline, read books, etc. basically white midwesterners thread, except i dgaf about hunting/fishing. do you know of the perfect place for my needs?
Any major city in the US should be fine. Do you plan on working in a particular industry for a while? Maybe find a city with a high concentration of your industry's job. Set up a national indeed.com search and you can get a good feel for where those cities are.
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 16, 2012, 08:17:49 AM
Where you buying a house, Tobias?
salina, though if i search again and it sucks as much as today (seems likely) i may just consider moving to a diff state. any recommendations? i'm open for suggestions.
I highly suggest Manhattan. Great place with good-looking, great smelling people.
Post by: steve dave on April 16, 2012, 08:27:06 AM
Post by: wetwillie on April 16, 2012, 08:39:00 AM
Post by: Trim on April 16, 2012, 08:56:56 AM
What do you like to do?
go to concerts/sporting events, eat/drink, play fifa offline, read books, etc. basically white midwesterners thread, except i dgaf about hunting/fishing. do you know of the perfect place for my needs?
LOL, you're not leaving the scheme.
Post by: hemmy on April 16, 2012, 08:58:48 AM
Post by: michigancat on April 16, 2012, 10:39:42 AM
Omaha, not just saying that because I live here. Other than most of you guys not living here and having to drive 3 hours to watch the ksu cats it's pretty much perfect.
no pro sports, and not a lot of concert options (although it is at least as good as KC w/ concerts).
Post by: Rams on April 16, 2012, 01:51:28 PM
Walking around in your K-State gear after a big football win is so :lynchmob:. The entire town is all :dubious: :shakesfist: :facepalm:. and I'm all :lol: :emawkid: :gocho:
Post by: pissclams on April 16, 2012, 01:58:29 PM
Omaha, not just saying that because I live here. Other than most of you guys not living here and having to drive 3 hours to watch the ksu cats it's pretty much perfect.
no pro sports, and not a lot of concert options (although it is at least as good as KC w/ concerts).
what? you're stupid.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 16, 2012, 03:59:50 PM
Omaha, not just saying that because I live here. Other than most of you guys not living here and having to drive 3 hours to watch the ksu cats it's pretty much perfect.
no pro sports, and not a lot of concert options (although it is at least as good as KC w/ concerts).
what? you're stupid.
He doesn't know what he is talking about.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 16, 2012, 04:01:26 PM
Omaha, not just saying that because I live here. Other than most of you guys not living here and having to drive 3 hours to watch the ksu cats it's pretty much perfect.
no pro sports, and not a lot of concert options (although it is at least as good as KC w/ concerts).
what? you're stupid.
He doesn't know what he is talking about.
yeah. i mean, hootie would never go to omaha. good grief get over yourself kc.
Post by: Tobias on April 16, 2012, 05:48:56 PM
Lawrence. an hour from manhattan. 30 minutes from kc. great music scene.
Walking around in your K-State gear after a big football win is so :lynchmob:. The entire town is all :dubious: :shakesfist: :facepalm:. and I'm all :lol: :emawkid: :gocho:
the problem is that i'm trying to buy a home, not become homeless though. other than that, the location seems okay
Post by: Tobias on April 16, 2012, 05:52:26 PM
What do you like to do?
go to concerts/sporting events, eat/drink, play fifa offline, read books, etc. basically white midwesterners thread, except i dgaf about hunting/fishing. do you know of the perfect place for my needs?
Any major city in the US should be fine. Do you plan on working in a particular industry for a while? Maybe find a city with a high concentration of your industry's job. Set up a national indeed.com search and you can get a good feel for where those cities are.
yeah, i write software and plan on staying in the industry for a while. i am considering writing some software that picks a new home for me, and will probably incorporate your suggestions
Post by: michigancat on April 16, 2012, 06:35:23 PM
What do you like to do?
go to concerts/sporting events, eat/drink, play fifa offline, read books, etc. basically white midwesterners thread, except i dgaf about hunting/fishing. do you know of the perfect place for my needs?
Any major city in the US should be fine. Do you plan on working in a particular industry for a while? Maybe find a city with a high concentration of your industry's job. Set up a national indeed.com search and you can get a good feel for where those cities are.
yeah, i write software and plan on staying in the industry for a while. i am considering writing some software that picks a new home for me, and will probably incorporate your suggestions
move to san francisco asap
Post by: Tobias on April 21, 2012, 02:18:31 AM
peggy pos: 1.5 miles closer to the ksu wildcats
nancy negs: 0.5 miles further away from the scheme
i appreciate all input and will probably bump this thread in six months when i decide to look again after getting bored the first time around :thumbs:
Post by: felix rex on April 21, 2012, 02:37:18 AM
Post by: Trim on April 21, 2012, 03:08:08 AM
peggy pos: 1.5 miles closer to the ksu wildcats
nancy negs: 0.5 miles further away from the scheme
Sounds perfect for postgame schemepaks.
Post by: Kat Kid on April 22, 2012, 08:28:44 AM
peggy pos: 1.5 miles closer to the ksu wildcats
nancy negs: 0.5 miles further away from the scheme
Sounds perfect for postgame schemepaks.
Have them call ahead with a carry out order and show up at tobias' house. What is he going to do? Turn down scheme pizza already at his door?
Post by: michigancat on April 22, 2012, 10:25:52 AM
welp, got bored and put an offer in tonight
peggy pos: 1.5 miles closer to the ksu wildcats
nancy negs: 0.5 miles further away from the scheme
i appreciate all input and will probably bump this thread in six months when i decide to look again after getting bored the first time around :thumbs:
Sounds like you're combating boredom with a double shot of boredom.
Post by: hemmy on April 22, 2012, 10:30:19 AM
They have really nice houses here
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 22, 2012, 11:45:09 AM
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 22, 2012, 12:03:24 PM
Renting blows. I have to do it right now just to stay flexible but once I'm settled I'm going to buy in like 10 seconds. Thin walls, can't have a dog, throwing away money, etc.
you're not throwing away money because like you said, it keeps you flexible. also just rent a place w/ thicker walls that allows you to have dogs. doesn't seem that hard.
Post by: p1k3 on April 22, 2012, 12:08:31 PM
Post by: michigancat on April 22, 2012, 12:19:45 PM
Renting blows. I have to do it right now just to stay flexible but once I'm settled I'm going to buy in like 10 seconds. Thin walls, can't have a dog, throwing away money, etc.
Having a dog is throwing money away.
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 22, 2012, 12:34:03 PM
Renting blows. I have to do it right now just to stay flexible but once I'm settled I'm going to buy in like 10 seconds. Thin walls, can't have a dog, throwing away money, etc.
you're not throwing away money because like you said, it keeps you flexible. also just rent a place w/ thicker walls that allows you to have dogs. doesn't seem that hard.
I dunno man, I just like to complain. After I buy a place I'll just bitch about mowing the lawn.
Post by: wetwillie on April 22, 2012, 12:40:52 PM
Post by: sys on April 22, 2012, 12:49:00 PM
Having a dog is throwing money away.
says the man with 11 children. :lol:
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 22, 2012, 01:09:55 PM
Renting blows. I have to do it right now just to stay flexible but once I'm settled I'm going to buy in like 10 seconds. Thin walls, can't have a dog, throwing away money, etc.
Having a dog is throwing money away.
Not if I get a champion show dog that wins all sorts of trophies and cash prizes.
Post by: ChiComCat on April 22, 2012, 01:11:13 PM
Renting blows. I have to do it right now just to stay flexible but once I'm settled I'm going to buy in like 10 seconds. Thin walls, can't have a dog, throwing away money, etc.
Having a dog is throwing money away.
Not if I get a champion show dog that wins all sorts of trophies and cash prizes.
I still doubt a lot of those dogs break even
Post by: 06wildcat on April 22, 2012, 03:00:20 PM
Pro Tip: a good real estate agent is worth every penny. Its like basketball coaches, cal is going to get full asking price and no concessions and oscar is going to get you a lowball offer with you paying all the closing.
Not a protip, it's a tard tip. If the place you own isn't a complete shithole, you don't need an agent to sell it. Pocket the commission and don't worry about what games buyers like to play to feel like they got a "deal".
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on April 22, 2012, 05:12:33 PM
Pro Tip: a good real estate agent is worth every penny. Its like basketball coaches, cal is going to get full asking price and no concessions and oscar is going to get you a lowball offer with you paying all the closing.
Not a protip, it's a tard tip. If the place you own isn't a complete shithole, you don't need an agent to sell it. Pocket the commission and don't worry about what games buyers like to play to feel like they got a "deal".
It seems to me that the property would sell a whole lot faster when homebuyers who go to an agent to find homes and look on websites to see pictures of homes they want to look at actually get to see your house.
Post by: wetwillie on April 22, 2012, 06:04:31 PM
Post by: 06wildcat on April 22, 2012, 09:11:57 PM
Pro Tip: a good real estate agent is worth every penny. Its like basketball coaches, cal is going to get full asking price and no concessions and oscar is going to get you a lowball offer with you paying all the closing.
Not a protip, it's a tard tip. If the place you own isn't a complete shithole, you don't need an agent to sell it. Pocket the commission and don't worry about what games buyers like to play to feel like they got a "deal".
It seems to me that the property would sell a whole lot faster when homebuyers who go to an agent to find homes and look on websites to see pictures of homes they want to look at actually get to see your house.
Yes, if you're too stupid to figure out how to post pictures to the internet, go with an agent.
Post by: Tobias on April 23, 2012, 12:12:30 AM
peggy pos: 1.5 miles closer to the ksu wildcats
nancy negs: 0.5 miles further away from the scheme
Sounds perfect for postgame schemepaks.
Have them call ahead with a carry out order and show up at tobias' house. What is he going to do? Turn down scheme pizza already at his door?
if you knock on my door wielding scheme pizza, beer, or any number of other consumables then you're in. :party:
i am now under contract :ohno:
Post by: Bloodfart on April 24, 2012, 09:16:01 PM
:opcat:
Post by: pissclams on May 01, 2012, 08:57:14 AM
will the new host of prop virgins keep them in first place over house hunters?
now that we've had a few months of egypt sherrod commanding the deck of the USS Property Virgin, it's obvious she's in way over her head and isn't even half of the host that rinomato was. that's a pretty glaring condemnation considering that rinomato was only half the host that fake susan whang continues to be.
susan whang > fake susan whang > rinomato > "egypt" sherrod
i almost want to call bob tuschman/susie fogelson and ask them to go next door and help their HGTV friends out. oh well. sad really :lol:
hey "egypt", maybe it's time to go back to the middle east and host pyramid virgins! :lol:
if this franchise has any interest in being on the air in 6 months, they need to pay rinomato whatever she wants and get her back in front of some virgins and inking contracts. period.
Post by: chum1 on May 01, 2012, 09:12:46 AM
Post by: pissclams on May 01, 2012, 09:36:14 AM
10 minutes after watching the second episode, i looked over at my friend and stuck my finger in my mouth in a gagging motion and said "never again".
message to gage: go back to nebraska you loser.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90jxZZd9WMU
Post by: sys on June 17, 2012, 06:11:18 PM
Post by: steve dave on June 17, 2012, 06:12:39 PM
Post by: sys on June 17, 2012, 06:19:11 PM
sys, in Cali?
stfu, nazi.
Post by: hemmy on June 17, 2012, 06:44:02 PM
sys, in Cali?
stfu, nazi.
Have you watched Holmes Inspection, or Holmes on Homes? It never ends well.
Post by: michigancat on June 17, 2012, 07:05:24 PM
apparently, i've agreed to purchase one of these. hope it ends well.
you'll be cranking out babies in no time. :driving:
Post by: Trim on June 17, 2012, 07:07:41 PM
apparently, i've agreed to purchase one of these. hope it ends well.
you'll be cranking out babies in no time. :driving:
:sdeek:
Post by: Kat Kid on June 17, 2012, 07:43:04 PM
apparently, i've agreed to purchase one of these. hope it ends well.
you'll be cranking out babies in no time. :driving:
:emawkid:
Post by: sys on June 17, 2012, 08:19:12 PM
you'll be cranking out babies in no time. :driving:
i interpreted buying a house as a direct attack on you as well.
Post by: kim carnes on June 17, 2012, 08:31:25 PM
sys, in Cali?
stfu, nazi.
Have you watched Holmes Inspection, or Holmes on Homes? It never ends well.
knob and tube wiring, asbestos etc
Post by: CNS on June 17, 2012, 09:51:49 PM
sys, in Cali?
stfu, nazi.
Have you watched Holmes Inspection, or Holmes on Homes? It never ends well.
knob and tube wiring, asbestos etc
Canada
Post by: chum1 on February 21, 2013, 05:03:26 PM
Post by: steve dave on February 21, 2013, 05:17:24 PM
Love It or List It is my new jam.
Link?
Post by: michigancat on February 21, 2013, 05:21:17 PM
The house was actually on HGTV's Curb Appeal, which is nice for them.
Post by: steve dave on February 21, 2013, 05:46:45 PM
Post by: steve dave on February 21, 2013, 05:47:04 PM
Post by: ben ji on February 21, 2013, 05:54:19 PM
Just added a bedroom, bathroom and about 1,200 sq. ft to Casa Del La El Dave
Did u add that just to house pregnant sorority Sisters?
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Post by: steve dave on February 21, 2013, 05:56:48 PM
Post by: chum1 on February 21, 2013, 08:46:21 PM
Love It or List It is my new jam.
Link?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnYUgTejtuM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 21, 2013, 09:32:36 PM
Just added a bedroom, bathroom and about 1,200 sq. ft to Casa Del La El Dave
Can't count basement bedrooms and baths. Unless pure walkout
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on February 22, 2013, 09:46:21 AM
Pro Tip: a good real estate agent is worth every penny. Its like basketball coaches, cal is going to get full asking price and no concessions and oscar is going to get you a lowball offer with you paying all the closing.
Not a protip, it's a tard tip. If the place you own isn't a complete shithole, you don't need an agent to sell it. Pocket the commission and don't worry about what games buyers like to play to feel like they got a "deal".
This rarely works unless you are in an area with extremely high demand. There are brokers who will put you on the MLS for a few hundred bucks, but buyers' agents are still gonna want at least 2%. If they can't get that, they will steer their clients away from your property. It's a rigged game. So again, unless your home is in an area with crazy high demand (I sold my first home FSBO for more than asking because I had a nice place right next to campus), you'd better just suck it up and be prepared to fork over 5-6% to lazy agents.
Post by: steve dave on February 22, 2013, 09:57:09 AM
Just added a bedroom, bathroom and about 1,200 sq. ft to Casa Del La El Dave
Can't count basement bedrooms and baths. Unless pure walkout
Yeah, I'm not some poor who had holes dug for windows
Post by: Bloodfart on February 22, 2013, 10:38:03 AM
Just added a bedroom, bathroom and about 1,200 sq. ft to Casa Del La El Dave
Can't count basement bedrooms and baths. Unless pure walkout
Yeah, I'm not some poor who had holes dug for windows
Wheelchair accessible?
Post by: steve dave on February 22, 2013, 10:48:02 AM
Just added a bedroom, bathroom and about 1,200 sq. ft to Casa Del La El Dave
Can't count basement bedrooms and baths. Unless pure walkout
Yeah, I'm not some poor who had holes dug for windows
Wheelchair accessible?
no hand rails
Post by: Panjandrum on April 15, 2014, 11:12:32 AM
If you were thinking about selling, now is the time.
Post by: Cire on April 15, 2014, 11:54:45 AM
Post by: steve dave on April 15, 2014, 12:05:40 PM
Post by: Panjandrum on April 15, 2014, 12:13:34 PM
you guys should have listed them for more.
Eh, it was a tough call. A house with our floor plan and comparable features (some better, some worse) in our neighborhood sold a few weeks earlier for the same price. They were on the market for a lot longer.
I thought the same thing, but at the time, I felt like we were priced right and the comparable home solidified my opinion.
We just had that one buyer like it, I guess.
Post by: pissclams on April 15, 2014, 12:32:09 PM
you guys should have listed them for more.
Eh, it was a tough call. A house with our floor plan and comparable features (some better, some worse) in our neighborhood sold a few weeks earlier for the same price. They were on the market for a lot longer.
I thought the same thing, but at the time, I felt like we were priced right and the comparable home solidified my opinion.
We just had that one buyer like it, I guess.
you did the right thing, you have to go with the comps. steve dave is full of crap and probably never watches a)house hunters, b) property virgins, and c) million dollar listing LA or NY
you price that thing too high and it's gonna cost ya, b-i-g t-i-m-e
instead, you got fmv and can move onto your next new and luxurious home
Post by: Cire on April 15, 2014, 12:42:40 PM
you guys should have listed them for more.
Feedback from several walkthroughs was too high.
Post by: Cire on April 15, 2014, 12:44:37 PM
we did a bunch of work ahead of time/had moved out Re: moving thread from this winter.
Inspects were spot on and FHA was a cinch.
The fridge was the only thing that was a negotiating point really.
Post by: steve dave on April 15, 2014, 12:47:30 PM
Post by: Cire on April 15, 2014, 12:49:02 PM
we contracted ours about a month ago as well. got a cash offer and part of the negotiation was that we got to close when our new house is done at the end of May. inspections all cleared. felt good not to have to keep it showing ready 24/7 anymore and not to have to move twice.
that's good, I'm glad we were able to move out prior because they wanted to close in 30 days and that was a must. we just have to pick up the lawnmower etc.
Post by: Panjandrum on April 15, 2014, 12:53:26 PM
we contracted ours about a month ago as well. got a cash offer and part of the negotiation was that we got to close when our new house is done at the end of May. inspections all cleared. felt good not to have to keep it showing ready 24/7 anymore and not to have to move twice.
We listed our house last Thursday, got a cash offer on Friday sight/unseen. Countered on Friday night, approved on Sunday.
We showed the house one time while we were in the middle of negotiation with the first buyer, but that was just to try and get a backup as necessary.
My realtor said it was the most bizarre thing he's seen in 16 years. He's never seen anyone offer 98% of list, cash, no showing, the day after listing. Certain parts of the contract were actually dated the day we listed, so they had started drawing it up on one day and finished the next.
Granted, we staged the crap out of the house and hired a pro photographer to do the pictures.
We have our inspection Thursday. :ohno:
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Post by: Cire on April 15, 2014, 03:00:29 PM
Realtor said that the starter homes and family homes are going very fast. from 130-230k range in joco.
Post by: pissclams on April 15, 2014, 06:33:21 PM
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Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 15, 2014, 07:02:05 PM
Walking around my neighborhood there have been 5-10 houses for sale the past month, I think almost all of them have sold, and that's IN TOPEKA!
yeah, Sherwood homes are moving quick lately.
Post by: kim carnes on April 15, 2014, 07:55:08 PM
Post by: pissclams on April 15, 2014, 08:14:12 PM
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Post by: Cire on April 15, 2014, 08:18:41 PM
i recently sold my place (by owner) for 1k less than listing (they pay closing costs) in less than 24 hours to the first people who looked at it. so yeah, the market is pretty ridiculous right now. and i was still able to break even despite buying the house less than a year ago which is pretty amazing.
you got absolutely ass raped.
Post by: The Big Train on April 15, 2014, 08:19:15 PM
i recently sold my place (by owner) for 1k less than listing (they pay closing costs) in less than 24 hours to the first people who looked at it. so yeah, the market is pretty ridiculous right now. and i was still able to break even despite buying the house less than a year ago which is pretty amazing.
Thanks for sharing
Post by: kim carnes on April 15, 2014, 08:20:21 PM
Post by: _33 on April 15, 2014, 08:23:04 PM
Post by: kim carnes on April 15, 2014, 08:24:07 PM
Post by: The Big Train on April 15, 2014, 08:27:51 PM
i should be a realtor. i mean 24 hours, WOW that is really impressive.
$10k houses always sell quick
Post by: kim carnes on April 15, 2014, 08:29:47 PM
Post by: kim carnes on April 15, 2014, 08:34:58 PM
Post by: kim carnes on April 15, 2014, 08:39:41 PM
Post by: puniraptor on April 15, 2014, 09:12:57 PM
Post by: kim carnes on April 15, 2014, 09:27:58 PM
Just closed today on a house (home!?) :surprised:
when its time to sell, you know who to call
Post by: chum1 on April 15, 2014, 10:29:28 PM
http://sibcycline.com/Listing/CIN/1395079
Post by: Panjandrum on April 15, 2014, 10:39:27 PM
banks/investors are buying homes which is decreasing inventory
Oddly enough, some investors in London bought my home. Their local agent said they've bought about ten before mine.
I honestly don't care who bought it. We got aggressive on list price and they're paying cash.
When my realtor called, he had no idea what to say other than, "Uh, so these guys have a couple million in the bank, and they gave us a cash offer sight unseen. I've spent all afternoon seeing if it's legit, but it is, and it's almost too good to be true."
On the flip side, trying to buy right now is a bitch.
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 16, 2014, 02:04:30 AM
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Post by: Stevesie60 on April 17, 2014, 06:28:16 PM
But on that note, how do you tell the loan officer than you had been working with that you found someone who has better rates? I feel pretty bad about it, I've been working with him for about a month.
Post by: steve dave on April 17, 2014, 06:32:10 PM
"Your credit rates are.........better than mine" - loan officer to me today
But on that note, how do you tell the loan officer than you had been working with that you found someone who has better rates? I feel pretty bad about it, I've been working with him for about a month.
you just tell him. it's a business.
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 17, 2014, 06:33:13 PM
"Your credit rates are.........better than mine" - loan officer to me today
But on that note, how do you tell the loan officer than you had been working with that you found someone who has better rates? I feel pretty bad about it, I've been working with him for about a month.
you just tell him. it's a business.
Will an e-mail suffice? Phone call? Do I need to stop by?
Do I owe him any money for the time he's already spent with me?
Post by: Tobias on April 17, 2014, 06:33:33 PM
Post by: steve dave on April 17, 2014, 06:35:59 PM
"Your credit rates are.........better than mine" - loan officer to me today
But on that note, how do you tell the loan officer than you had been working with that you found someone who has better rates? I feel pretty bad about it, I've been working with him for about a month.
you just tell him. it's a business.
Will an e-mail suffice? Phone call? Do I need to stop by?
Do I owe him any money for the time he's already spent with me?
whatever you are comfortable with on the first part.
not unless you've started the formal process and started doing appraisals and stuff. and, if you have, you have signed a lot of papers. he shouldn't charge you for the credit check (though they usually do when you close)
Post by: Tobias on April 17, 2014, 06:40:34 PM
Post by: wetwillie on April 17, 2014, 06:44:12 PM
Post by: steve dave on April 17, 2014, 07:01:00 PM
Ask him why his money is more expensive than the other guy. Let him struggle to answer it and then let him know you will be going in a different direction.
he's not talking to the person that sets the rates shithead
Post by: IPA4Me on April 17, 2014, 07:03:33 PM
Maybe the loan officer will encourage a better rate. It happens.Ask him why his money is more expensive than the other guy. Let him struggle to answer it and then let him know you will be going in a different direction.
he's not talking to the person that sets the rates shithead
Post by: pissclams on April 17, 2014, 07:05:47 PM
Ask him why his money is more expensive than the other guy. Let him struggle to answer it and then let him know you will be going in a different direction.
hey you shithead, what's wrong with you? you think he's talking about the person who sets the rates? good grief you shithead. mr.shithead over here, wetwillie, reporting for duty. zut alors!
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 17, 2014, 07:06:17 PM
Post by: Tobias on April 17, 2014, 07:08:00 PM
Post by: steve dave on April 17, 2014, 07:08:56 PM
so probably going to like, do this before too long? guess I need to find a guy right? yeah, better find a guy.
gE can be your guy. as long as you only listen to good posters. you will be set.
Post by: chum1 on April 17, 2014, 07:09:32 PM
Ask him why his money is more expensive than the other guy. Let him struggle to answer it and then let him know you will be going in a different direction.
Please consider the possibility that he does not actually set the rates, friend.
Post by: Tobias on April 17, 2014, 07:10:35 PM
Post by: steve dave on April 17, 2014, 07:11:11 PM
Ask him why his money is more expensive than the other guy. Let him struggle to answer it and then let him know you will be going in a different direction.
Please consider the possibility that he does not actually set the rates, friend.
call him a shithead chum
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 17, 2014, 07:15:57 PM
so probably going to like, do this before too long? guess I need to find a guy right? yeah, better find a guy.
gE can be your guy. as long as you only listen to good posters. you will be set.
k well my lady has taken a job in fabulous grapevine, texas, so we are looking to buy in the hot hot hot market of the dfw mid cities your thoughts
Post by: steve dave on April 17, 2014, 07:19:38 PM
so probably going to like, do this before too long? guess I need to find a guy right? yeah, better find a guy.
gE can be your guy. as long as you only listen to good posters. you will be set.
k well my lady has taken a job in fabulous grapevine, texas, so we are looking to buy in the hot hot hot market of the dfw mid cities your thoughts
eff, I'm out.
Post by: Tobias on April 17, 2014, 07:20:18 PM
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 17, 2014, 07:22:42 PM
Post by: Tobias on April 17, 2014, 07:32:08 PM
who is UTPhil2006
everyone on shaggy goes to him and i don't know of any gE TX rate setting bros here
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 17, 2014, 07:39:12 PM
who is UTPhil2006
everyone on shaggy goes to him and i don't know of any gE TX rate setting bros here
ty
Post by: wetwillie on April 17, 2014, 07:40:27 PM
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 17, 2014, 07:53:31 PM
Well that was just mean SD. GFA have you looked into coppell?
not really. I've been several times for work and it seems nice. I like grapevine itself quite a bit, and hurst/euless/bedford area which is where my fiancee is from and where her parents live, so she likes that. I don't really have a commute for work because I'm virtual and am based from wherever I live, so I don't really care where personally.
Post by: DQ12 on April 17, 2014, 09:39:24 PM
Post by: sys on April 17, 2014, 10:09:16 PM
i'm not sure of a circumstance where i'd fork over extra thousands upon thousands to a stranger just out of a feeling of guilt
tipping?
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 18, 2014, 03:14:29 AM
so probably going to like, do this before too long? guess I need to find a guy right? yeah, better find a guy.
gE can be your guy. as long as you only listen to good posters. you will be set.
k well my lady has taken a job in fabulous grapevine, texas, so we are looking to buy in the hot hot hot market of the dfw mid cities your thoughts
PM me if it's closer to the FW area. I'll get you in contact with someone.
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on April 18, 2014, 08:30:06 AM
"Your credit rates are.........better than mine" - loan officer to me today
But on that note, how do you tell the loan officer than you had been working with that you found someone who has better rates? I feel pretty bad about it, I've been working with him for about a month.
you just tell him. it's a business.
Will an e-mail suffice? Phone call? Do I need to stop by?
Do I owe him any money for the time he's already spent with me?
How soon are you wanting to close? If you're wanting to close within 30 days of the sale then I'd ask them both point blank if they will guarantee everything will be ready to go on your target closing day. I'm pretty sure part of the job description for loan officers is "agree to a closing date. Assure buyer everything is in order. Give exactly zero effs, get around to it whenever you feel like it."
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 18, 2014, 08:34:39 AM
"Your credit rates are.........better than mine" - loan officer to me today
But on that note, how do you tell the loan officer than you had been working with that you found someone who has better rates? I feel pretty bad about it, I've been working with him for about a month.
What a crazy savvy move by that dude. I wonder how many times a day he says that? If it's less than a dozen he is doing it wrong.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 18, 2014, 08:38:15 AM
Well that was just mean SD. GFA have you looked into coppell?
not really. I've been several times for work and it seems nice. I like grapevine itself quite a bit, and hurst/euless/bedford area which is where my fiancee is from and where her parents live, so she likes that. I don't really have a commute for work because I'm virtual and am based from wherever I live, so I don't really care where personally.
you don't care where you are going to live for the next several years? good christ. :flush:
Post by: Institutional Control on April 18, 2014, 08:44:17 AM
Well that was just mean SD. GFA have you looked into coppell?
not really. I've been several times for work and it seems nice. I like grapevine itself quite a bit, and hurst/euless/bedford area which is where my fiancee is from and where her parents live, so she likes that. I don't really have a commute for work because I'm virtual and am based from wherever I live, so I don't really care where personally.
No way I would ever move back to the mid-cities. Flower Mound or Coppell would be excellent places to live and a not a bad commute for Mrs GFA.
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 18, 2014, 04:55:53 PM
"Your credit rates are.........better than mine" - loan officer to me today
But on that note, how do you tell the loan officer than you had been working with that you found someone who has better rates? I feel pretty bad about it, I've been working with him for about a month.
What a crazy savvy move by that dude. I wonder how many times a day he says that? If it's less than a dozen he is doing it wrong.
You obviously don't know how good Mrs. Stevesie and I's credit scores are. Sure, he may say it to a ton of people, but this is probably the only time he's meant it.
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 18, 2014, 07:49:01 PM
Well that was just mean SD. GFA have you looked into coppell?
not really. I've been several times for work and it seems nice. I like grapevine itself quite a bit, and hurst/euless/bedford area which is where my fiancee is from and where her parents live, so she likes that. I don't really have a commute for work because I'm virtual and am based from wherever I live, so I don't really care where personally.
you don't care where you are going to live for the next several years? good christ. :flush:
I mean I know the area of the city I like, all those little cities are right next to each other and pretty much the same. I don't care about exact location because with my job I don't commute. dick.
Post by: Tobias on April 22, 2014, 12:18:04 AM
Just closed today on a house (home!?) :surprised:
pics of your garden plz :impatient:
Post by: bones129 on April 22, 2014, 12:19:44 AM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 22, 2014, 08:38:51 AM
"Your credit rates are.........better than mine" - loan officer to me today
But on that note, how do you tell the loan officer than you had been working with that you found someone who has better rates? I feel pretty bad about it, I've been working with him for about a month.
After he said that you should have said "Well this other place has better rates than you too, so I'll be going over there."
Post by: Panjandrum on April 22, 2014, 09:13:38 AM
We want it pretty bad.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 22, 2014, 09:24:08 AM
Put an offer in on a house today. Very :ohno:, but really :crossfingers: at the same time.
We want it pretty bad.
i hope you guys get it. good luck.
Post by: Cire on April 22, 2014, 09:24:49 AM
Post by: Panjandrum on April 22, 2014, 11:24:56 AM
Put an offer in on a house today. Very :ohno:, but really :crossfingers: at the same time.
We want it pretty bad.
i hope you guys get it. good luck.
He countered back with what we expected/hoped. Realtor thinks we've got a deal. :pray:
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 22, 2014, 11:31:57 AM
Put an offer in on a house today. Very :ohno:, but really :crossfingers: at the same time.
We want it pretty bad.
i hope you guys get it. good luck.
He countered back with what we expected/hoped. Realtor thinks we've got a deal. :pray:
You can always make a little back on the inspection. :Woot:
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 22, 2014, 02:57:14 PM
Put an offer in on a house today. Very :ohno:, but really :crossfingers: at the same time.
We want it pretty bad.
i hope you guys get it. good luck.
He countered back with what we expected/hoped. Realtor thinks we've got a deal. :pray:
You can always make a little back on the inspection. :Woot:
Oh yeah, how does this work? Are the current owners expected to pay for everything or can you negotiate it any way that you want?
Post by: Tobias on April 22, 2014, 03:03:20 PM
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 22, 2014, 03:05:46 PM
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 22, 2014, 03:06:59 PM
Put an offer in on a house today. Very :ohno:, but really :crossfingers: at the same time.
We want it pretty bad.
i hope you guys get it. good luck.
He countered back with what we expected/hoped. Realtor thinks we've got a deal. :pray:
You can always make a little back on the inspection. :Woot:
Oh yeah, how does this work? Are the current owners expected to pay for everything or can you negotiate it any way that you want?
The way I look at it is the opening negotiation is just getting to a price, a temporary agreement, to get it off the market temporarily. As a buyer I like to think of that price as the price I'm paying for a perfect, move-in ready home. They must negotiate in good faith, which means they shouldn't be hearing other offers, albeit I'm sure that happens. Depending on how the contract is written you could have 30-60 days to inspect, negotiate, and close. When you inspect and find stuff, you negotiate for either work to be done by competent contractors or ask for a discount off the price. Worst case scenario is they say no to everything and you can still buy it at the previously agreed price.
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 22, 2014, 03:09:02 PM
So I shouldn't feel like I got gypped if I pay for two of the issues and the buyer pays for two, and we end up paying about the same?
The last home I bought there were a dozen or more little issues, stuff I could fix no problem. I was happy with the price so I just asked him to fix a couple things and called it good. He voluntarily fixed some of the other issues, too, out of pride I think.
FYI, you get the earnest money back if a contract isn't executed.
Post by: ChiComCat on April 22, 2014, 03:09:22 PM
Put an offer in on a house today. Very :ohno:, but really :crossfingers: at the same time.
We want it pretty bad.
i hope you guys get it. good luck.
He countered back with what we expected/hoped. Realtor thinks we've got a deal. :pray:
You can always make a little back on the inspection. :Woot:
Oh yeah, how does this work? Are the current owners expected to pay for everything or can you negotiate it any way that you want?
I would just keep it honest with everything the inspector says and estimated costs. If there is a big expense, like a new roof or something, I would consider getting a roofer's estimate on that cost. My expectation is that they will fix or pay to fix anything major. Minor wear and tear stuff ($100 or so) I would probably just take care of.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 22, 2014, 03:10:31 PM
So I shouldn't feel like I got gypped if I pay for two of the issues and the buyer pays for two, and we end up paying about the same?
hey stevesie-
did you guys buy a house or something? exciting if so. where at?
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 22, 2014, 03:14:02 PM
So I shouldn't feel like I got gypped if I pay for two of the issues and the buyer pays for two, and we end up paying about the same?
hey stevesie-
did you guys buy a house or something? exciting if so. where at?
In the process. Closing date is in August since it's being rented out now and we're currently renting. It's a couple blocks down from the Northview pool. So guess who will be going down a bunch of bad ass slides all day every summer day for the foreseeable future? That's right, Stevesie60.
Post by: CNS on April 22, 2014, 03:18:23 PM
Put an offer in on a house today. Very :ohno:, but really :crossfingers: at the same time.
We want it pretty bad.
i hope you guys get it. good luck.
He countered back with what we expected/hoped. Realtor thinks we've got a deal. :pray:
You can always make a little back on the inspection. :Woot:
Oh yeah, how does this work? Are the current owners expected to pay for everything or can you negotiate it any way that you want?
The way I look at it is the opening negotiation is just getting to a price, a temporary agreement, to get it off the market temporarily. As a buyer I like to think of that price as the price I'm paying for a perfect, move-in ready home. They must negotiate in good faith, which means they shouldn't be hearing other offers, albeit I'm sure that happens. Depending on how the contract is written you could have 30-60 days to inspect, negotiate, and close. When you inspect and find stuff, you negotiate for either work to be done by competent contractors or ask for a discount off the price. Worst case scenario is they say no to everything and you can still buy it at the previously agreed price.
Should be noted that any negotiation on the inspection items that effects cost is legally a counter offer and could provide the other party a window to kill the sale without repercussion. At least that is what our realtor told us last time around. It isn't a big deal unless you are getting a huge deal and get the feeling the the seller has wised up.
In my experience, my realtor consulted me to take care of the stuff that was reasonable on my dime since we got so close to full asking price.
Everyone's sitch is diff though. Just get as much of a read on the sitch before you throw out outlandish demands.
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 22, 2014, 03:20:11 PM
Put an offer in on a house today. Very :ohno:, but really :crossfingers: at the same time.
We want it pretty bad.
i hope you guys get it. good luck.
He countered back with what we expected/hoped. Realtor thinks we've got a deal. :pray:
You can always make a little back on the inspection. :Woot:
Oh yeah, how does this work? Are the current owners expected to pay for everything or can you negotiate it any way that you want?
The way I look at it is the opening negotiation is just getting to a price, a temporary agreement, to get it off the market temporarily. As a buyer I like to think of that price as the price I'm paying for a perfect, move-in ready home. They must negotiate in good faith, which means they shouldn't be hearing other offers, albeit I'm sure that happens. Depending on how the contract is written you could have 30-60 days to inspect, negotiate, and close. When you inspect and find stuff, you negotiate for either work to be done by competent contractors or ask for a discount off the price. Worst case scenario is they say no to everything and you can still buy it at the previously agreed price.
Should be noted that any negotiation on the inspection items that effects cost is legally a counter offer and could provide the other party a window to kill the sale without repercussion. At least that is what our realtor told us last time around. It isn't a big deal unless you are getting a huge deal and get the feeling the the seller has wised up.
In my experience, my realtor consulted me to take care of the stuff that was reasonable on my dime since we got so close to full asking price.
Everyone's sitch is diff though. Just get as much of a read on the sitch before you throw out outlandish demands.
Probably in the terms of the contract, right? The contract allows for renegotiation, and like I said you can always take the house as-is for the price/terms previously agreed upon. Asking them to fix something or for a discount doesn't invalidate the contract.
Post by: Tobias on April 22, 2014, 03:20:41 PM
Post by: CNS on April 22, 2014, 03:26:28 PM
Prob would be a good time for a realtor or lawyer to step in, but I am pretty sure this is how I remember it.
Post by: kim carnes on April 22, 2014, 11:09:32 PM
Post by: puniraptor on April 22, 2014, 11:18:57 PM
Just closed today on a house (home!?) :surprised:
pics of your garden plz :impatient:
Going mother rough ridin' Bob Vila on that bitch before we have to move in. Garden will have to wait a couple weeks.
There is a big mint patch on the side of the house though.
Post by: Cire on April 23, 2014, 06:51:59 AM
Post by: kansas_troll_patrol on April 23, 2014, 10:24:08 AM
So I shouldn't feel like I got gypped if I pay for two of the issues and the buyer pays for two, and we end up paying about the same?
hey stevesie-
did you guys buy a house or something? exciting if so. where at?
In the process. Closing date is in August since it's being rented out now and we're currently renting. It's a couple blocks down from the Northview pool. So guess who will be going down a bunch of bad ass slides all day every summer day for the foreseeable future? That's right, Stevesie60.
I just purchased a house in the one of the Dix additions. I don't move in until mid July though. Looks like we'll be pretty close. Are you impacted by the new flood maps in Manhattan? We were lucky and found a home that is not.
Post by: TheCatFanSpeaks on April 23, 2014, 10:37:43 AM
Put an offer in on a house today. Very :ohno:, but really :crossfingers: at the same time.
We want it pretty bad.
i hope you guys get it. good luck.
He countered back with what we expected/hoped. Realtor thinks we've got a deal. :pray:
Good luck! And welcome neighbor.
Post by: Panjandrum on April 23, 2014, 10:39:31 AM
Put an offer in on a house today. Very :ohno:, but really :crossfingers: at the same time.
We want it pretty bad.
i hope you guys get it. good luck.
He countered back with what we expected/hoped. Realtor thinks we've got a deal. :pray:
Good luck! And welcome neighbor.
We signed all of our paperwork last night; we're under contract.
Now to find an inspector and get that going...
Post by: TheCatFanSpeaks on April 23, 2014, 10:40:40 AM
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 23, 2014, 10:46:35 AM
So I shouldn't feel like I got gypped if I pay for two of the issues and the buyer pays for two, and we end up paying about the same?
hey stevesie-
did you guys buy a house or something? exciting if so. where at?
In the process. Closing date is in August since it's being rented out now and we're currently renting. It's a couple blocks down from the Northview pool. So guess who will be going down a bunch of bad ass slides all day every summer day for the foreseeable future? That's right, Stevesie60.
that's great news. can't wait to drop off my kids at your house with their swimsuits in the afternoon and then come back to pick them up in time for dinner. :thumbs:
Post by: pissclams on April 23, 2014, 01:30:23 PM
Put an offer in on a house today. Very :ohno:, but really :crossfingers: at the same time.
We want it pretty bad.
i hope you guys get it. good luck.
He countered back with what we expected/hoped. Realtor thinks we've got a deal. :pray:
Good luck! And welcome neighbor.
We signed all of our paperwork last night; we're under contract.
Now to find an inspector and get that going...
get a good inspector some of them suck at their jobs and you have to deal with the problems that they miss.
Post by: Panjandrum on April 23, 2014, 01:36:22 PM
Put an offer in on a house today. Very :ohno:, but really :crossfingers: at the same time.
We want it pretty bad.
i hope you guys get it. good luck.
He countered back with what we expected/hoped. Realtor thinks we've got a deal. :pray:
Good luck! And welcome neighbor.
We signed all of our paperwork last night; we're under contract.
Now to find an inspector and get that going...
get a good inspector some of them suck at their jobs and you have to deal with the problems that they miss.
I'm gonna use the guy I had last time. I was able to find that old contact info. He was really good.
Post by: pissclams on April 23, 2014, 01:39:44 PM
kudos to those and to you for having them
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 23, 2014, 01:41:08 PM
So I shouldn't feel like I got gypped if I pay for two of the issues and the buyer pays for two, and we end up paying about the same?
hey stevesie-
did you guys buy a house or something? exciting if so. where at?
In the process. Closing date is in August since it's being rented out now and we're currently renting. It's a couple blocks down from the Northview pool. So guess who will be going down a bunch of bad ass slides all day every summer day for the foreseeable future? That's right, Stevesie60.
that's great news. can't wait to drop off my kids at your house with their swimsuits in the afternoon and then come back to pick them up in time for dinner. :thumbs:
VISTA!? :excited:
Post by: Panjandrum on April 26, 2014, 12:38:50 AM
you have amazing organizational skills.
kudos to those and to you for having them
The irony is that I have all of our documentation together for the underwriters, but our 2012 tax return is sitting in a plastic tub, in a storage unit, about 35 miles from my house.
:facepalm:
Post by: chum1 on May 09, 2014, 08:18:40 PM
I'm thinking about buying a place like the one below and spending the next5-10(or let's be more realistic) 10-15 years fixing it up while the area is overtaken by new developments/gentrified. There are currently small condos two blocks away going for up to $300,000. What do you guys think of this plan?
http://sibcycline.com/Listing/CIN/1395079
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/money/2014/05/06/north-liberty-development/8791783/
The thing is, if I do this, I won't be able to kick myself down the road for not doing it when I had the chance.
BTW, the responses I got in this thread were identical to the one I got from my wife when I mentioned the idea to her. (Nothing. Not even an acknowledgment that I'd said something!)
Post by: steve dave on May 09, 2014, 08:26:34 PM
Post by: chum1 on May 09, 2014, 08:59:26 PM
I don't expect that anyone here would necessarily have anything to say, but I thought it was pretty funny how my wife pretended that it never happened.
Post by: kim carnes on May 09, 2014, 09:01:55 PM
Post by: chum1 on May 09, 2014, 09:14:59 PM
U live in the rust belt right? Then that is an absolutely awful idea.
Five to ten years ago, you could have gotten a comparable rust belt special just a few blocks south, renovated it, and now be listing it for over $500,000. Would that have been a bad idea, too?
Post by: kim carnes on May 09, 2014, 09:16:45 PM
U live in the rust belt right? Then that is an absolutely awful idea.
Five to ten years ago, you could have gotten a comparable rust belt special just a few blocks south, renovated it, and now be listing it for over $500,000. Would that have been a bad idea, too?
Yes?
Post by: IPA4Me on May 10, 2014, 04:51:30 PM
If you have money on the sideline, then it would probably work for you. You're not likely to find an investment that triples your money in ten years. I wouldn't gamble with a mortgage.I'm thinking about buying a place like the one below and spending the next5-10(or let's be more realistic) 10-15 years fixing it up while the area is overtaken by new developments/gentrified. There are currently small condos two blocks away going for up to $300,000. What do you guys think of this plan?
http://sibcycline.com/Listing/CIN/1395079 (http://sibcycline.com/Listing/CIN/1395079)
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/money/2014/05/06/north-liberty-development/8791783/ (http://www.cincinnati.com/story/money/2014/05/06/north-liberty-development/8791783/)
The thing is, if I do this, I won't be able to kick myself down the road for not doing it when I had the chance.
BTW, the responses I got in this thread were identical to the one I got from my wife when I mentioned the idea to her. (Nothing. Not even an acknowledgment that I'd said something!)
Post by: pissclams on May 10, 2014, 06:22:20 PM
you should buy a piece of crap '67 mustang that doesn't run and park it in the rehab house driveway. and never work on it eitherI'm thinking about buying a place like the one below and spending the next5-10(or let's be more realistic) 10-15 years fixing it up while the area is overtaken by new developments/gentrified. There are currently small condos two blocks away going for up to $300,000. What do you guys think of this plan?
http://sibcycline.com/Listing/CIN/1395079
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/money/2014/05/06/north-liberty-development/8791783/
The thing is, if I do this, I won't be able to kick myself down the road for not doing it when I had the chance.
BTW, the responses I got in this thread were identical to the one I got from my wife when I mentioned the idea to her. (Nothing. Not even an acknowledgment that I'd said something!)
Post by: chum1 on May 10, 2014, 07:15:15 PM
Post by: sys on May 10, 2014, 08:25:03 PM
Post by: HerrSonntag on May 11, 2014, 12:07:54 AM
My cousin bought a place to fix up and rent out to people... had the inspector in there and told him some of the remodeling plans he wanted to do, including taking out a wall. Inspector gave him the all clear/go ahead. Buys the place, wall comes down, roof tilts 5 degrees :Yuck: Told me he's currently trying to get the inspector to cover some of the repairs, i wished him luck in that venture.Put an offer in on a house today. Very :ohno:, but really :crossfingers: at the same time.
We want it pretty bad.
i hope you guys get it. good luck.
He countered back with what we expected/hoped. Realtor thinks we've got a deal. :pray:
Good luck! And welcome neighbor.
We signed all of our paperwork last night; we're under contract.
Now to find an inspector and get that going...
get a good inspector some of them suck at their jobs and you have to deal with the problems that they miss.
I'm gonna use the guy I had last time. I was able to find that old contact info. He was really good.
Post by: CNS on May 11, 2014, 12:07:18 PM
Post by: Panjandrum on May 17, 2014, 03:36:50 PM
I mean, guys, living up here in Missouri, you don't see that stuff. It made me really happy.
Post by: CNS on May 17, 2014, 04:28:43 PM
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 08, 2014, 10:21:36 PM
Post by: _33 on June 08, 2014, 10:23:43 PM
I got really excited today when we went into our new house (move in in two weeks) and I saw about five EMAW plates or swag in a two block radius.
I mean, guys, living up here in Missouri, you don't see that stuff. It made me really happy.
Couldn't have EMAW plates in missouri cause front and back. But I guess maybe those ones that go around the outside. Sorry I called you a liar.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 08, 2014, 10:38:07 PM
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 08, 2014, 10:47:44 PM
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 09, 2014, 12:07:49 PM
Oh also, here's a question for all stud homeowners on this board. I know some realtors resist putting stuff on Zillow for whatever annoying dumb reason. This mls.com thing. Is it ONLY for realtors, or can I sign up for it too? Heard someone mention it. Anyone know the sign-up fees if I am able?
Post by: KSUblumpkin on June 09, 2014, 12:20:38 PM
Post by: steve dave on June 09, 2014, 12:30:05 PM
I am closing on a house this Friday. I had the home built and it was a freaking nightmare. The end product will be pretty freaking awesome, but the hassles getting there have been one big ball of stress. Anyone have any horror stories? My closing already got delayed a week because of a sod shortage. I was supposed to be moved in last Friday, but that fell through.
we moved in last week and still don't have sod because it's been raining a lot. our build went very smooth but a guy I am working with is having a pretty terrible time of it. he went with a bigger name builder (building 30'ish houses at any one time) and they don't seem to have time to deal with their questions and they framed up some stuff wrong and they are charging them for their own mistakes and stuff like that. seems pretty awful. our builder was building a couple other houses while they were doing ours and met me at the house about every day during the last month or so of the build and called me multiple times a day to confirm exactly what we wanted and stuff like that. it was a lot of dealing with them and going out there and stuff but I enjoyed doing it so it wasn't really work for me. would usually drive out there over lunch and chat them up for a bit. really enjoyed working with them.
Post by: CrushNasty on June 09, 2014, 12:40:44 PM
Builder was doing 6 units at a time. Some weeks it didn't look like a single thing got done. Ran into all kinds of problems with the underground utilities. The city of Dallas was backed up/v.busy, wait times for permits were long, etc etc. Doubt they made much money on the deal. They're doing 6 more next door now (same exact plans), so it's nice to have them around to stop in and fix the crap they rushed or got wrong on our units.
It was nice to get to pick all the counters, paint, tile, cabinets, mirrors, lights, fans, etc... but also a lot of work on the side just to make up my mind. Didn't have a Miss, Mrs., or S/O at the time to help w/ much, but in the end it was whether I liked it or not.
Finally getting stuff hung on the walls like I'd like. Really enjoy collecting rent checks from my bros living in the other 2 bedrooms :kstategrad:
That 5-6 month wait though, was a nightmare. Wanted to gouge my eyes out every time a family member, co-worker, friend asked me what was taking so long, etc.
Post by: star seed 7 on June 09, 2014, 01:28:22 PM
Post by: CNS on June 09, 2014, 01:29:44 PM
I am closing on a house this Friday. I had the home built and it was a freaking nightmare. The end product will be pretty freaking awesome, but the hassles getting there have been one big ball of stress. Anyone have any horror stories? My closing already got delayed a week because of a sod shortage. I was supposed to be moved in last Friday, but that fell through.
we moved in last week and still don't have sod because it's been raining a lot. our build went very smooth but a guy I am working with is having a pretty terrible time of it. he went with a bigger name builder (building 30'ish houses at any one time) and they don't seem to have time to deal with their questions and they framed up some stuff wrong and they are charging them for their own mistakes and stuff like that. seems pretty awful. our builder was building a couple other houses while they were doing ours and met me at the house about every day during the last month or so of the build and called me multiple times a day to confirm exactly what we wanted and stuff like that. it was a lot of dealing with them and going out there and stuff but I enjoyed doing it so it wasn't really work for me. would usually drive out there over lunch and chat them up for a bit. really enjoyed working with them.
You need to hook that guy up on Angie's list or something. Most builders are not that good with the customers.
Post by: Tobias on June 09, 2014, 01:32:35 PM
Post by: steve dave on June 09, 2014, 01:33:14 PM
i bought like the third house i looked at, seemed pretty pud. i sleep and pak there and post to gE and stuff
nice find tobias!
Post by: Tobias on June 09, 2014, 01:33:44 PM
i bought like the third house i looked at, seemed pretty pud. i sleep and pak there and post to gE and stuff
nice find tobias!
it had everything i was looking for! :love:
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 09, 2014, 01:50:52 PM
I am closing on a house this Friday. I had the home built and it was a freaking nightmare. The end product will be pretty freaking awesome, but the hassles getting there have been one big ball of stress. Anyone have any horror stories? My closing already got delayed a week because of a sod shortage. I was supposed to be moved in last Friday, but that fell through.
we moved in last week and still don't have sod because it's been raining a lot. our build went very smooth but a guy I am working with is having a pretty terrible time of it. he went with a bigger name builder (building 30'ish houses at any one time) and they don't seem to have time to deal with their questions and they framed up some stuff wrong and they are charging them for their own mistakes and stuff like that. seems pretty awful. our builder was building a couple other houses while they were doing ours and met me at the house about every day during the last month or so of the build and called me multiple times a day to confirm exactly what we wanted and stuff like that. it was a lot of dealing with them and going out there and stuff but I enjoyed doing it so it wasn't really work for me. would usually drive out there over lunch and chat them up for a bit. really enjoyed working with them.
as soon as you left, they pee'd in your basement
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 14, 2014, 01:27:39 PM
Sb, I dunno how other cities are, but when I bought in Topeka, it only cost money to list on a mls site, but was very easily searchable for buyers
T-y seven. I can't figure out the website. :confused:
Post by: star seed 7 on June 14, 2014, 03:51:08 PM
Try that (sorry if it sucks, just a quick search on my phone)
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 14, 2014, 04:22:33 PM
i bought like the third house i looked at, seemed pretty pud. i sleep and pak there and post to gE and stuff
i bought the only house i looked at in mhk. :cheers:
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 14, 2014, 10:07:52 PM
--storage space like Steve Dave's mudroom lockers
--how many outlets are there in the house? This is important in the digital age. We moved into this place but had no idea how few electrical outlets there were, which has turned out to be a nuisance. A workable nuisance, but still a pain.
--Water heater age (gonna cost a G to get a noob put in)
--roof age (8-10 k to replace)
--HVAC age (gonna cost you 6-8 large to replace)
--termite inspection info (a GD nightmare if you get them shits)
--Wood rot: Avoid that crap like the goddamn plague. Adam Carolla says wood rot is the house equivilant to cancer. Once it starts it spreads and will destroy your home.
Post by: slobber on June 15, 2014, 06:26:40 AM
I look for things like:
Which way does the backyard face?
What is the flow of the house?
How big is the garage?
Steep driveway?
Kitchen size?
Basically, things that you will have to live with in the house. Storage applies, and maybe the outlets one does as well. The rest can all be fixed and are negotiation pieces if you want to buy the house.
Gonna win 'em all!
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 15, 2014, 07:06:54 AM
Gonna win 'em all!
Post by: Cartierfor3 on June 15, 2014, 09:37:08 PM
Post by: sys on June 15, 2014, 09:41:14 PM
Post by: Kat Kid on June 15, 2014, 10:53:18 PM
On a related note: how much do new HVAC units run? My house is 3 BR no basement. Not a ton of feet square is what I'm saying here.
Post by: slobber on June 16, 2014, 04:02:08 AM
Gonna win 'em all!
Post by: IPA4Me on June 16, 2014, 06:44:50 AM
I think we spent $4k when we replaced ours. Get two opinions. Make them explain your options. Act like you fully understand what the are saying as you follow along. Then google everything they said to insure they weren't making up words.$4K for a complete system? Damn. That's cheap.
Gonna win 'em all!
Post by: pissclams on June 16, 2014, 07:48:30 AM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 16, 2014, 07:59:09 AM
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 16, 2014, 08:29:10 AM
My HVAC is leaking badly. Was serviced like leas than a month ago so I will at least get someone to come look at it. Hopefully this is a caulking or screw something tighter type problem.
On a related note: how much do new HVAC units run? My house is 3 BR no basement. Not a ton of feet square is what I'm saying here.
Leaking refrigerant?
Post by: steve dave on June 16, 2014, 08:44:12 AM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 16, 2014, 08:48:25 AM
Post by: Panjandrum on June 16, 2014, 09:23:46 AM
I think we spent $4k when we replaced ours. Get two opinions. Make them explain your options. Act like you fully understand what the are saying as you follow along. Then google everything they said to insure they weren't making up words.$4K for a complete system? Damn. That's cheap.
Gonna win 'em all!
It depends. Do you have a separate AC unit and furnace, or is it all one unit with a heat pump?
In my last house, it was all one electric unit, and it was going to cost about $6k to replace it for a 2.5 ton unit.
If you get a pretty nice AC unit (no furnace), that's Energy Star 3.0 and runs at 90% AFUE, then yes, it's going to cost you an arm and a leg (but probably save you in the long run on energy bills). I'd imagine 3-4k based on estimates I've seen.
I'm budgeting about $4k for when I need to replace my furnace, which is apparently 20 years old and will probably bleed my savings account this winter.
Post by: slobber on June 16, 2014, 10:50:08 AM
Post by: Cartierfor3 on June 16, 2014, 11:16:30 AM
Post by: IPA4Me on June 16, 2014, 11:41:14 AM
You can do the complete HVAC for 4k if you know what you're doing.Sure can if you have about $2K in tools. Something tells most on this board don't.
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 16, 2014, 12:11:40 PM
You can do the complete HVAC for 4k if you know what you're doing.Sure can if you have about $2K in tools. Something tells most on this board don't.
I have $2k in tools. Just not THOSE tools. :cry:
Post by: slobber on June 16, 2014, 03:05:22 PM
You can do the complete HVAC for 4k if you know what you're doing.C43, thanks man. I'd like to think I know what I'm doing. Obviously a bunch of idiots don't even use google to confirm real words and stuff.
Gonna win 'em all!
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 16, 2014, 03:49:00 PM
Flood insurance costs, tho. :sdeek:
Post by: CNS on June 16, 2014, 03:50:08 PM
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 16, 2014, 04:18:56 PM
SB, house stilts!
Definitely helps in some areas, doesn't matter in other areas. The flood zones here as they apply to insurance rates aren't always what you might expect. It's a weird place to live. But yeah, it definitely hurts SB's heart to know that as long as long as I live here, I'll never have a kewl Cat Cave basement with a potential walkout like SD. :frown:
Post by: Tobias on June 16, 2014, 04:20:47 PM
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 16, 2014, 04:27:18 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on June 16, 2014, 06:23:37 PM
Guys, did you not see where I said to google to make certain that no words were being made up? I did that, and all of the words were real words and it cost us about $4,000 to replace our outdoor unit and I think something on the inside as well. This was about 8 years ago and in COMO (which may have something to do with the price).$4K for outdoor unit and indoor coil makes sense. I thought you were implying furnace too.
Post by: Kat Kid on June 16, 2014, 06:26:38 PM
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on June 16, 2014, 06:49:44 PM
Without a furnace, you can probably shave off $1k.
Post by: Boom Roasted on June 17, 2014, 08:36:53 AM
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 17, 2014, 08:47:49 AM
Post by: puniraptor on June 17, 2014, 08:48:40 AM
Post by: Tobias on June 17, 2014, 08:56:50 AM
advice: If you think you are going to do a bunch of work on stuff, you won't after you get your couch and TV deployed.
i've lived in my house for a few years now and still haven't gotten around to hanging artwork :lol:
Post by: NDSU Lollypopkid on June 17, 2014, 11:23:32 AM
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Post by: KSUblumpkin on June 17, 2014, 04:49:04 PM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 17, 2014, 05:55:51 PM
Finally closing this Friday at 9am. I have spent the better part of each one of my nights watering new sod on a 15,000 square foot lot. It absolutely sucks.
how long does it take you to turn on the sprinkler system?
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 17, 2014, 06:03:28 PM
Finally closing this Friday at 9am. I have spent the better part of each one of my nights watering new sod on a 15,000 square foot lot. It absolutely sucks.
Dr. Blumpkin are you a blumpkin doctor in New Orleans? Because you must be a gabillionaire.
Don't ever move here, you'll prolly never have a dece. yard. :frown:
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 17, 2014, 11:33:31 PM
SB, house stilts!
Definitely helps in some areas, doesn't matter in other areas. The flood zones here as they apply to insurance rates aren't always what you might expect. It's a weird place to live. But yeah, it definitely hurts SB's heart to know that as long as long as I live here, I'll never have a kewl Cat Cave basement with a potential walkout like SD. :frown:
knowing I can't get a basement is very, very tough. :frown:
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2014, 07:15:56 AM
Finally closing this Friday at 9am. I have spent the better part of each one of my nights watering new sod on a 15,000 square foot lot. It absolutely sucks.
mine is an enormous swampy junge. It's 95 and windy today so I didn't think it was a good idea to shut down the sprinklers for 24-48 hours to let it dry enough to mow for the first time. :ohno:
Post by: Panjandrum on June 18, 2014, 06:56:58 PM
So, they're going to find a way to rig it through my attic to save money and not rip my walls apart, but somehow that was not addressed in nearly 30 years.
Mind boggling.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 18, 2014, 07:05:53 PM
So, it turns out that one of the bedrooms in our new home (which is 27 years old) is not connected to the HVAC system. There's a vent there, duct work in the walls, but they never bothered to connect it to the main line.
So, they're going to find a way to rig it through my attic to save money and not rip my walls apart, but somehow that was not addressed in nearly 30 years.
Mind boggling.
Is/was your inspector a giant dumbfvck?
Post by: slobber on June 18, 2014, 07:51:33 PM
yes to this. I don't care what the contract you signed with that inspector. You should get a full refund. "Reasonable and acceptable something something. " lawyers, help me out here.So, it turns out that one of the bedrooms in our new home (which is 27 years old) is not connected to the HVAC system. There's a vent there, duct work in the walls, but they never bothered to connect it to the main line.
So, they're going to find a way to rig it through my attic to save money and not rip my walls apart, but somehow that was not addressed in nearly 30 years.
Mind boggling.
Is/was your inspector a giant dumbfvck?
Gonna win 'em all!
Post by: wetwillie on June 18, 2014, 07:52:51 PM
Post by: CNS on June 18, 2014, 08:07:25 PM
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 19, 2014, 12:39:32 PM
I had a reputable guy tell me that ks has a law that would allow you to collect damages from the builder in sitches where the work was never built to code.
this is correct, and not just in Kansas. BUT you are limited to a statute of limitations as to when a resonable person might have discovered the problem, and likely just the original occupant.
Post by: slobber on June 19, 2014, 01:36:18 PM
Gonna win 'em all!
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 19, 2014, 02:02:21 PM
:kstategrad:
Post by: CNS on June 19, 2014, 02:23:16 PM
Post by: CNS on June 19, 2014, 02:24:09 PM
Just met with our banker and we have been pre-approved to buy a house up to eleventy trillion.
:kstategrad:
Garden District! Buy mannings neighbors house!
Post by: KSUblumpkin on June 19, 2014, 03:10:31 PM
Finally closing this Friday at 9am. I have spent the better part of each one of my nights watering new sod on a 15,000 square foot lot. It absolutely sucks.
how long does it take you to turn on the sprinkler system?
Wishing I would have upgraded to a sprinkler system instead of the "classic" watering approach I took. The lawn looks fricking awesome now.
Post by: KSUblumpkin on June 19, 2014, 03:12:33 PM
Finally closing this Friday at 9am. I have spent the better part of each one of my nights watering new sod on a 15,000 square foot lot. It absolutely sucks.
mine is an enormous swampy junge. It's 95 and windy today so I didn't think it was a good idea to shut down the sprinklers for 24-48 hours to let it dry enough to mow for the first time. :ohno:
I hear you SD. I am drying mine out now after two weeks of solid watering. I will water it lightly the next week and mow after the end of the third week. I am debating waiting till the one month mark, but I have no clue what I am doing so it will probably be after the three week mark.
Post by: KSUblumpkin on June 19, 2014, 03:14:29 PM
Just met with our banker and we have been pre-approved to buy a house up to eleventy trillion.
:kstategrad:
Baller!
Post by: pissclams on June 19, 2014, 03:20:30 PM
Just met with our banker and we have been pre-approved to buy a house up to eleventy trillion.
:kstategrad:
take the money but don't buy a house. move into the rent controlled apartments near fanman in the river market and invest the living crap out of the rest.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 19, 2014, 03:42:02 PM
Just met with our banker and we have been pre-approved to buy a house up to eleventy trillion.
:kstategrad:
Garden District! Buy mannings neighbors house!
CNS do you live in NOLA? Can we 'pak? :excited:
Post by: CNS on June 19, 2014, 04:13:37 PM
Just met with our banker and we have been pre-approved to buy a house up to eleventy trillion.
:kstategrad:
Garden District! Buy mannings neighbors house!
CNS do you live in NOLA? Can we 'pak? :excited:
I wish, SB. Kinda, anyway.
Kinda w re to living there, paking would be great.
Post by: KSUblumpkin on June 19, 2014, 04:36:59 PM
Finally closing this Friday at 9am. I have spent the better part of each one of my nights watering new sod on a 15,000 square foot lot. It absolutely sucks.
Dr. Blumpkin are you a blumpkin doctor in New Orleans? Because you must be a gabillionaire.
Don't ever move here, you'll prolly never have a dece. yard. :frown:
I wish. I am stuck in Ames freaking Iowa. I am now the proud owner of 15,000 square foot yard in the land of floods and mold. Iowa State fans are the absolute worst. I am the only KSU fan in the neighborhood.
Post by: Panjandrum on June 19, 2014, 04:37:05 PM
Your inspector is not off the hook. If you haven't notified him or your attorney, then I don't know what you have been doing for the past 24 hours, but it had better have been PRETTY DAMNED IMPORTANT!
Gonna win 'em all!
It's all behind the walls, though. I'm not sure if there's much I can do in that regard.
Of course, I have no idea what I'm doing here.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 19, 2014, 04:49:19 PM
Finally closing this Friday at 9am. I have spent the better part of each one of my nights watering new sod on a 15,000 square foot lot. It absolutely sucks.
Dr. Blumpkin are you a blumpkin doctor in New Orleans? Because you must be a gabillionaire.
Don't ever move here, you'll prolly never have a dece. yard. :frown:
I wish. I am stuck in Ames freaking Iowa. I am now the proud owner of 15,000 square foot yard in the land of floods and mold. Iowa State fans are the absolute worst. I am the only KSU fan in the neighborhood.
I bet real estate in Ames is super cheap and as a doctor of blumpkin medicine you probably have a goddamn mansion and I bet you could have a pretty great gE pak there come early September, friend.
Post by: slobber on June 19, 2014, 05:29:47 PM
you can get your money back. I have lol'ed every time the inspector turns on the furnace and walks around the house and puts his hand in front of each vent. Well, I will no longer lol when the inspector does that.Your inspector is not off the hook. If you haven't notified him or your attorney, then I don't know what you have been doing for the past 24 hours, but it had better have been PRETTY DAMNED IMPORTANT!
Gonna win 'em all!
It's all behind the walls, though. I'm not sure if there's much I can do in that regard.
Of course, I have no idea what I'm doing here.
I am not gEing, you should get a 100% refund in the least. What is the estimate to correct the problem?
Gonna win 'em all!
Post by: Panjandrum on June 20, 2014, 12:44:04 AM
you can get your money back. I have lol'ed every time the inspector turns on the furnace and walks around the house and puts his hand in front of each vent. Well, I will no longer lol when the inspector does that.Your inspector is not off the hook. If you haven't notified him or your attorney, then I don't know what you have been doing for the past 24 hours, but it had better have been PRETTY DAMNED IMPORTANT!
Gonna win 'em all!
It's all behind the walls, though. I'm not sure if there's much I can do in that regard.
Of course, I have no idea what I'm doing here.
I am not gEing, you should get a 100% refund in the least. What is the estimate to correct the problem?
Gonna win 'em all!
Re-read the inspection. It was too cold to test the AC that day, so they didn't. Hence why nothing was found.
Post by: slobber on June 20, 2014, 01:19:31 AM
Gonna win 'em all!
Post by: IPA4Me on June 20, 2014, 05:05:35 AM
I recommend a separate hvac inspection when buying a home or an inspector that brings an HVAC contractor. My company partnered with HomeTeam inspectors.
Post by: Boom Roasted on June 20, 2014, 06:38:22 AM
Camp out on that yard if it's not flooded for the KSU Cats game in Ames?Finally closing this Friday at 9am. I have spent the better part of each one of my nights watering new sod on a 15,000 square foot lot. It absolutely sucks.
Dr. Blumpkin are you a blumpkin doctor in New Orleans? Because you must be a gabillionaire.
Don't ever move here, you'll prolly never have a dece. yard. :frown:
I wish. I am stuck in Ames freaking Iowa. I am now the proud owner of 15,000 square foot yard in the land of floods and mold. Iowa State fans are the absolute worst. I am the only KSU fan in the neighborhood.
Post by: Panjandrum on June 20, 2014, 09:06:21 AM
They should have turned fan to ON to verify airflow to all rooms.
I recommend a separate hvac inspection when buying a home or an inspector that brings an HVAC contractor. My company partnered with HomeTeam inspectors.
Let this be a lesson to all of you would-be homeowners. Sage advice right here.
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 20, 2014, 09:22:09 AM
Post by: Panjandrum on June 20, 2014, 10:08:21 AM
Our inspection was on a hot August day last year. Dude even turned on the heat to verify it worked, let it run like 15 minutes. Homeowner was pissed.
My guys were totally anal about the roof and mold. Roof turned out okay, but they found mold in the basement that was resolved.
They fished out a ton of plumbing and leaking issues that we ultimately got resolved (along with the mold). The only thing they didn't do was the HVAC, and in their defense, how many homes actually have something this glaring not addressed for 27 years?
The short history of my house is that the last owner was a single guy that bought it as a short sale five years ago. He did a bunch of updating (master bath, kitchen, new windows, etc.), and then he turned around and tried to make a nice profit by selling and moving back to Western Kansas. My house is pretty big (not bragging), so I'm not surprised that he completely ignored one of the smaller bedrooms. He probably ignored pretty much everything because he apparently wasn't around much.
We had to get a plumber in today to fix a leak in the master bath. I guess the plumbers he hired to renovate the master bath screwed something up in the drain. It's just been a really long week for us, but hopefully, we get through this and get to doing some of the aesthetic work we've wanted to get started on.
That said, the dude also installed a brand new, $800 Bosch dishwasher in the kitchen, $600 Jenn-air convection oven, and left us with a fairly well used, stainless steel Kitchen Aid fridge that is leaking on our kitchen floor. During the inspection, he had the water turned off to the fridge. We figured it was a bad water line, so we had that fixed. Turns out he probably turned off the water because the $1500 fridge he bought was leaking all over the floor.
The guy was kind of a dumbass.
Post by: CNS on June 20, 2014, 10:11:48 AM
Our inspection was on a hot August day last year. Dude even turned on the heat to verify it worked, let it run like 15 minutes. Homeowner was pissed.
My guys were totally anal about the roof and mold. Roof turned out okay, but they found mold in the basement that was resolved.
They fished out a ton of plumbing and leaking issues that we ultimately got resolved (along with the mold). The only thing they didn't do was the HVAC, and in their defense, how many homes actually have something this glaring not addressed for 27 years?
The short history of my house is that the last owner was a single guy that bought it as a short sale five years ago. He did a bunch of updating (master bath, kitchen, new windows, etc.), and then he turned around and tried to make a nice profit by selling and moving back to Western Kansas. My house is pretty big (not bragging), so I'm not surprised that he completely ignored one of the smaller bedrooms. He probably ignored pretty much everything because he apparently wasn't around much.
We had to get a plumber in today to fix a leak in the master bath. I guess the plumbers he hired to renovate the master bath screwed something up in the drain. It's just been a really long week for us, but hopefully, we get through this and get to doing some of the aesthetic work we've wanted to get started on.
That said, the dude also installed a brand new, $800 Bosch dishwasher in the kitchen, $600 Jenn-air convection oven, and left us with a fairly well used, stainless steel Kitchen Aid fridge that is leaking on our kitchen floor. During the inspection, he had the water turned off to the fridge. We figured it was a bad water line, so we had that fixed. Turns out he probably turned off the water because the $1500 fridge he bought was leaking all over the floor.
The guy was kind of a dumbass.
Panj, did you get a home warranty? If so, they should cover most of this stuff. Not the HVAC bedroom thing, but the rest should be covered.
Also, if he is a dumbass, check the connection to the ice maker if the fridge is leaking. If he didn't install that correctly, that is probably what is up.
Post by: Panjandrum on June 20, 2014, 01:28:03 PM
Panj, did you get a home warranty? If so, they should cover most of this stuff. Not the HVAC bedroom thing, but the rest should be covered.
Also, if he is a dumbass, check the connection to the ice maker if the fridge is leaking. If he didn't install that correctly, that is probably what is up.
Yes on home warranty; AB May was just at my house.
Turns out that after a second guy looked at everything, the duct work IS there. Some set of previous owners (don't know which ones) installed some lights in the walls of the stairway going into the basement. To get them to fit, they took a sledgehammer to the duct work so they could install one of the lights in the wall under the railing. That duct that hey hammered just happened to be the one that goes to my son's room.
So, they're going to have to tear out some walls in the stairway to my basement, remove the light, and fix the duct work. They're checking to see if this is covered in the warranty.
My wife and I are dumbfounded. Who would do that?
Edit: Estimate came back to fix. Since it was a crappy modification by idiot previous owner and not a true HVAC deficiency, we pay $950 to fix.
Post by: CNS on June 20, 2014, 04:12:21 PM
The part I just described for you to do would take longer to go to home depot and buy the wire nuts, saw, etc, than it would for you to actually execute.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 24, 2014, 11:23:42 AM
Post by: hemmy on June 24, 2014, 01:24:14 PM
just put an offer on a brand new house :woot:
Puny yard?
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 24, 2014, 01:45:50 PM
Post by: hemmy on June 24, 2014, 01:52:23 PM
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 24, 2014, 02:55:08 PM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 24, 2014, 03:03:24 PM
currently under contract, inspection tonite :crossfingers:
check the vents bro
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 24, 2014, 03:13:08 PM
currently under contract, inspection tonite :crossfingers:
check the vents bro
I'm really excited to meet the inspector and be like hey inspector I'm gfa, it's nice to meet you and then when he's like nice to meet you too I'll just blurt out "SO DID YOU CHECK THE VENTS YET"
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 24, 2014, 03:43:48 PM
Post by: puniraptor on June 24, 2014, 05:33:24 PM
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 24, 2014, 07:35:10 PM
make sure your inspector pulls the serial numbers of the appliances and checks for recalls. had a buddy whose dishwasher was recalled before they bought the house and never repaired that caught on fire.
Do I need to do this even if the house is all new construction?
Post by: puniraptor on June 24, 2014, 07:59:09 PM
Post by: Benja on June 24, 2014, 08:03:11 PM
Post by: michigancat on June 24, 2014, 08:16:23 PM
Should I buy a house?
Where?
Post by: Benja on June 24, 2014, 08:41:31 PM
Should I buy a house?
Where?
I dunno. Anywhere.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 24, 2014, 08:43:11 PM
Post by: Benja on June 24, 2014, 08:47:51 PM
Post by: Panjandrum on June 24, 2014, 08:54:14 PM
currently under contract, inspection tonite :crossfingers:
check the vents bro
I'm really excited to meet the inspector and be like hey inspector I'm gfa, it's nice to meet you and then when he's like nice to meet you too I'll just blurt out "SO DID YOU CHECK THE VENTS YET"
If my story saves another person, it was worth coming forward.
Also, water pressure regulator. The plumber at my house tonight had to replace that.
Also, if the shower components coming out of the wall aren't sealed with silicone, you may get a leak in the ceiling of the floor below.
FYI.
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 24, 2014, 09:21:39 PM
Post by: michigancat on June 24, 2014, 09:23:37 PM
Should I buy a house?
Where?
I dunno. Anywhere.
Then you probably shouldn't
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 24, 2014, 09:33:22 PM
SkinnyBenny is your house gonna be pretty awesome?
:kstategrad:
Post by: hemmy on June 25, 2014, 09:58:35 AM
SkinnyBenny is your house gonna be pretty awesome?
:kstategrad:
how fast will your tub fill up?
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 25, 2014, 10:05:05 AM
looooots of issues, prob not gonna mess with it
Lay it on us friend.
Post by: Tobias on June 25, 2014, 10:06:57 AM
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 25, 2014, 10:10:05 AM
looooots of issues, prob not gonna mess with it
Lay it on us friend.
Roof leaking into attic and can't find source. Foundation shifted in two areas. Eleven window panes have lost thermal seals. No gfci in kitchen. Air conditioners are the originals from 94 and will need to be replaced in the next couple years. Two of six sprinkler system zones not working. And so on.
Foundation specialist comes today but hell the AC units alone are gonna be pricey as crap. Very obvious that the house was not well cared for. All the plants are overgrown and the interior is just beat up and would heed repainting, etc.
Post by: XocolateThundarr on June 25, 2014, 10:25:06 AM
looooots of issues, prob not gonna mess with it
Lay it on us friend.
Roof leaking into attic and can't find source. Foundation shifted in two areas. Eleven window panes have lost thermal seals. No gfci in kitchen. Air conditioners are the originals from 94 and will need to be replaced in the next couple years. Two of six sprinkler system zones not working. And so on.
Foundation specialist comes today but hell the AC units alone are gonna be pricey as crap. Very obvious that the house was not well cared for. All the plants are overgrown and the interior is just beat up and would heed repainting, etc.
My guess on the roof would be the rubber seals around the sewer vents. All of mine on our house started leaking and I bought these cool boot things at the Home Depot that slip right over them and seal them off. Put a pencil to what the repairs would cost and low ball the crap out of the seller with backup based on what you think it will take to fix the problems.
Post by: steve dave on June 25, 2014, 10:26:11 AM
looooots of issues, prob not gonna mess with it
Lay it on us friend.
Roof leaking into attic and can't find source. Foundation shifted in two areas. Eleven window panes have lost thermal seals. No gfci in kitchen. Air conditioners are the originals from 94 and will need to be replaced in the next couple years. Two of six sprinkler system zones not working. And so on.
Foundation specialist comes today but hell the AC units alone are gonna be pricey as crap. Very obvious that the house was not well cared for. All the plants are overgrown and the interior is just beat up and would heed repainting, etc.
I understand why that guy is moving
Post by: 06wildcat on June 25, 2014, 10:47:49 AM
looooots of issues, prob not gonna mess with it
Lay it on us friend.
Roof leaking into attic and can't find source. Foundation shifted in two areas. Eleven window panes have lost thermal seals. No gfci in kitchen. Air conditioners are the originals from 94 and will need to be replaced in the next couple years. Two of six sprinkler system zones not working. And so on.
Foundation specialist comes today but hell the AC units alone are gonna be pricey as crap. Very obvious that the house was not well cared for. All the plants are overgrown and the interior is just beat up and would heed repainting, etc.
For all of the items in bold, welcome to buying a 20-year-old house. If any of those issues are a deal breaker, don't buy a house ever.
The foundation and roof could be big issues or could be very minor. While inefficient (and pricey to recharge if needed) the ac units probably have a minimum of 5 years left and you might be able to just replace the compressors outside for quite a bit less than you're imagining.
Get estimates, have an actual roofer try to find the leak etc. These are all points of negotiation if it's a house you like. You will be amazed at what becomes a non-issue once you actually move in and live there for a while.
Post by: puniraptor on June 25, 2014, 10:52:45 AM
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 25, 2014, 11:01:25 AM
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 25, 2014, 11:10:42 AM
How long has it been on the market? And how competitive is the market you're buying in right now?
couple months. extremely, most houses are gone in 1-3 days.
Post by: michigancat on June 25, 2014, 11:11:36 AM
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 25, 2014, 11:12:57 AM
looooots of issues, prob not gonna mess with it
Lay it on us friend.
Roof leaking into attic and can't find source. Foundation shifted in two areas. Eleven window panes have lost thermal seals. No gfci in kitchen. Air conditioners are the originals from 94 and will need to be replaced in the next couple years. Two of six sprinkler system zones not working. And so on.
Foundation specialist comes today but hell the AC units alone are gonna be pricey as crap. Very obvious that the house was not well cared for. All the plants are overgrown and the interior is just beat up and would heed repainting, etc.
For all of the items in bold, welcome to buying a 20-year-old house. If any of those issues are a deal breaker, don't buy a house ever.
The foundation and roof could be big issues or could be very minor. While inefficient (and pricey to recharge if needed) the ac units probably have a minimum of 5 years left and you might be able to just replace the compressors outside for quite a bit less than you're imagining.
Get estimates, have an actual roofer try to find the leak etc. These are all points of negotiation if it's a house you like. You will be amazed at what becomes a non-issue once you actually move in and live there for a while.
I tend to agree with you. We are keeping an open mind and meeting with foundation guy today. We'll see what he says and then see if we can get the seller to come down any more.
Post by: slucat on June 25, 2014, 11:42:02 AM
Don't be one of those retards who are like; it needs paint and carpet, barf...you are making an investment of 100k plus (depending on the market, 300k+), look beyond the crap that will total less than 10k. geez.
Post by: Panjandrum on June 25, 2014, 11:47:08 AM
I think if houses are on the market for 1-3 days it's a good market to sit out of for a while. (if buying)
I can concur with this (though we had a contract on current home within 36 hours of it being on the market).
Basically, what I'm saying is that I got screwed with my pants on, and I know it.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 25, 2014, 11:51:08 AM
Post by: Panjandrum on June 25, 2014, 11:54:39 AM
How long has it been on the market? And how competitive is the market you're buying in right now?
couple months. extremely, most houses are gone in 1-3 days.
If market dictates that a house is gone within a week, and one is on the market for more than a month, there are some big red flags.
Water issues and foundation issues are/were deal breakers for me (though we are having pretty minor plumbing issues that we're consistently needing to fix). Even seemingly minor water issues can just take multiple meetings with a plumber to resolve.
For example, at my home, we noticed our master bath shower creating a small leak in the kitchen ceiling. One guy comes in, notices there's a gap in the drain, puts silicone in it, and tells us it will be good in a day. Day goes by, we test it, and it's still leaking. Another guy comes in, says they didn't seal the handle to the stone in the shower correctly, seals it, and we're testing it later today.
During the inspection, we had a leaky water pressure regulator, so we had the seller fix it. He did, but it created some massive vibrations/noise that you could hear from down the street whenever we used water in the kitchen. So, plumber comes in to fix the regulator. Sound gone, but the damn thing is leaking again so the plumber is coming back out tomorrow to fix the leak. Basically, after all of that nonsense, I'm back to square one.
Basically, what I'm saying, is that if there's water issues, I'd walk, because they take a freaking beautiful mind to fix. But that's just me. I am petrified of water issues, so take bit of advice into consideration.
Post by: Panjandrum on June 25, 2014, 11:56:22 AM
Panj, did you get a home warranty? If so, they should cover most of this stuff. Not the HVAC bedroom thing, but the rest should be covered.
Also, if he is a dumbass, check the connection to the ice maker if the fridge is leaking. If he didn't install that correctly, that is probably what is up.
Yes on home warranty; AB May was just at my house.
Turns out that after a second guy looked at everything, the duct work IS there. Some set of previous owners (don't know which ones) installed some lights in the walls of the stairway going into the basement. To get them to fit, they took a sledgehammer to the duct work so they could install one of the lights in the wall under the railing. That duct that hey hammered just happened to be the one that goes to my son's room.
So, they're going to have to tear out some walls in the stairway to my basement, remove the light, and fix the duct work. They're checking to see if this is covered in the warranty.
My wife and I are dumbfounded. Who would do that?
Edit: Estimate came back to fix. Since it was a crappy modification by idiot previous owner and not a true HVAC deficiency, we pay $950 to fix.
Air to my son's room finally fixed.
:Woohoo:
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 25, 2014, 12:15:37 PM
Post by: CNS on June 25, 2014, 01:47:03 PM
How long has it been on the market? And how competitive is the market you're buying in right now?
couple months. extremely, most houses are gone in 1-3 days.
Tell them to fix the entire inspection, transfer all warranties to you upon closing, provide an overall home warranty, then buy it(if you actually like it still).
Also, foundation and roof repair can be very mixed. I mean, you can get ppl that do both for a living to provide a quote that is dirt cheap(relatively) that doesn't do much more than bandaid this sitch. Just make sure you drive this quote process and not the current owners. Then, expect push back.
They don't have a bunch of leverage, even in a great market. Now that an inspector has found all that stuff, if the owners don't sell to you, they legally have to revise their disclosure to include all that stuff which they will understand will steer away other legitimately interested ppl quite a bit.
Tell them to fix it all. If they want to negotiate, give in on the paint, GFI and stuff like that. I mean a few hundred bucks and a couple weekends take care of that with your own time and labor, easy.
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 25, 2014, 03:55:27 PM
Post by: Tobias on June 25, 2014, 03:56:18 PM
Post by: CNS on June 25, 2014, 04:08:18 PM
foundation dude sez house is rising up on one corner. no piers needed but 2500 to install a drainage system to prevent further damage. may try to negotiate it with the seller but honestly thinking of just walking. found another leak in attic today and heard rodents up there. idk man
How old is the existing roof? If more than 10-15 yrs, negotiate for a new roof(not an overlay).
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 25, 2014, 04:10:55 PM
i don't even mean this from the standpoint of your reasons listed, but just walk on that. you're already not into it
yep, pretty much
Post by: HerrSonntag on June 26, 2014, 09:56:26 AM
Not to change the subject, but I have a question for you elite arboristcats out there. I have a great big old tree in my front yard, and while its always had a few dead branches mid way up, i'm noticing quite a few more this summer, even some higher up. It would be a terrible pain to cut down, plus it provides a lot of shade on the yard/house. I'm going to trim off any currently dead branches, are there any other things I need to be doing to keep my barked friend healthy and happy?
Post by: slobber on June 26, 2014, 10:00:00 AM
Gonna win 'em all!
Post by: HerrSonntag on June 26, 2014, 10:03:59 AM
Post by: CNS on June 26, 2014, 01:29:43 PM
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 26, 2014, 01:32:02 PM
get an actual arborist to come out and check it over. Sometimes the county has ppl that will do that if the tree it big and established. I have a family friend that had some Mature oaks just east of Lawrence, tops of two trees took some minor tornado damage when one came by a couple years ago. He called the county and they sent a county arborist out and he gave him advice for nothing.
K-State extensions do this, I do believe.
Post by: Gooch on June 26, 2014, 03:17:29 PM
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on June 26, 2014, 04:13:44 PM
Post by: puniraptor on June 26, 2014, 04:18:48 PM
Always do a remodel. It's fun and costs a lot less than new construction if you buy right.
and alot GREENER, rite k-s-u-dub???
Post by: Benja on June 26, 2014, 04:25:53 PM
Post by: slobber on June 26, 2014, 06:05:14 PM
Gonna win 'em all!
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on June 26, 2014, 06:13:33 PM
Always do a remodel. It's fun and costs a lot less than new construction if you buy right.
and alot GREENER, rite k-s-u-dub???
Oh absolutely, though I generally wouldn't recommend paying extra for "green" things like higher efficiency HVAC, etc. because it takes longer to pay them off than most people live in the home. And, you know, eff the environment and stuff.
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 26, 2014, 06:38:25 PM
Post by: CNS on June 26, 2014, 07:06:41 PM
Post by: wetwillie on June 26, 2014, 07:07:31 PM
Man, Mrs. GfA really wants this house.
probably has a badass kitchen and is in the right school district
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 26, 2014, 10:08:06 PM
Man, Mrs. GfA really wants this house.
probably has a badass kitchen and is in the right school district
prob v close to parents.
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 30, 2014, 06:03:29 PM
did gE ever reach a consensus on thermostats? nest? honeywell?
Post by: star seed 7 on June 30, 2014, 06:05:50 PM
fwiw, I was the one that liked it more. anyways, bailed on that house and put in an offer on another one that's cheaper and in better condition to my amateur eyes. and no pool for me to take care of.
did gE ever reach a consensus on thermostats? nest? honeywell?
the only guy who says honeywell is a honeywell rep...
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 30, 2014, 06:43:37 PM
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 30, 2014, 06:44:36 PM
oh hey upstairs nest!
how are you today?
I'm doing great! how about you?
I'm great too!
:D
:D
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 30, 2014, 06:54:02 PM
Post by: wetwillie on June 30, 2014, 07:05:47 PM
I'm meeting with our home owner's insurance rep this week. What do I need to make sure my insurance plan has besides hail damage ad deductibles.
Replacement value not actual cash value for contents
Post by: puniraptor on June 30, 2014, 08:00:08 PM
Post by: WonderMeal on June 30, 2014, 08:20:19 PM
k-s-u-w should just start a thread where everyone asks him money questions. would be good.
Would read.
Post by: Panjandrum on July 01, 2014, 11:00:35 AM
I'm meeting with our home owner's insurance rep this week. What do I need to make sure my insurance plan has besides hail damage ad deductibles.
If you live in a flood plane, flood insurance.
Also, Earthquake insurance is very minimal, and I'm pretty sure we're somewhere in an area that can get some form of damage in the Kansas/Missouri area.
Post by: puniraptor on July 01, 2014, 11:03:30 AM
Post by: slobber on July 01, 2014, 11:51:43 AM
Gonna win 'em all!
Post by: Panjandrum on July 01, 2014, 12:03:56 PM
Anyone have one and are they worth the investment?
Post by: XocolateThundarr on July 01, 2014, 12:44:53 PM
Thoughts on smart thermostats? Heard sketchy things about Nest. Heard Honeywell has some good ones.
Anyone have one and are they worth the investment?
I've had the a Nest in my house for probably 3 years. Absolutely love it compared to other programmable thermostats we have had. Easy to install and set up.
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on July 01, 2014, 02:27:27 PM
I'm meeting with our home owner's insurance rep this week. What do I need to make sure my insurance plan has besides hail damage ad deductibles.
Don't live in a flood plane.
FYP
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on July 01, 2014, 02:29:31 PM
I'm meeting with our home owner's insurance rep this week. What do I need to make sure my insurance plan has besides hail damage ad deductibles.
Pay attention to how much the roof deductible is. It is usually (sometimes) higher than the regular deductible so be aware of that.
Post by: 06wildcat on July 01, 2014, 03:29:09 PM
flood insurance is probably necessary but also total bullshit. it's expensive and has a high deductible and doesnt cover basements. basically only get flood insurance if you dont have a basement.
Flood insurance is expensive only when required by a lender. If it's not, it's like $200/year. And you can usually get a rider to cover a finished basement, or realize that the majority of basements aren't built as habitable spaces and finish it accordingly.
Post by: IPA4Me on July 01, 2014, 03:39:50 PM
Thoughts on smart thermostats? Heard sketchy things about Nest. Heard Honeywell has some good ones.If looks matter, then Nest is the way to go. It is certainly more appealing than most thermostats. If you want similar connectivity and half the cost, look at the Honeywell Vision PRO 8000.
Anyone have one and are they worth the investment?
If you have a hvac system less than ten years old, be certain to connect a common wire. Nest will power steal but it doesn't play well with newer furnace and heat pump control boards.
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 01, 2014, 05:51:00 PM
Thoughts on smart thermostats? Heard sketchy things about Nest. Heard Honeywell has some good ones.
Anyone have one and are they worth the investment?
this is so last page
Post by: star seed 7 on July 01, 2014, 05:59:56 PM
Thoughts on smart thermostats? Heard sketchy things about Nest. Heard Honeywell has some good ones.If looks matter, then Nest is the way to go. It is certainly more appealing than most thermostats. If you want similar connectivity and half the cost, look at the Honeywell Vision PRO 8000.
Anyone have one and are they worth the investment?
If you have a hvac system less than ten years old, be certain to connect a common wire. Nest will power steal but it doesn't play well with newer furnace and heat pump control boards.
the only guy who says honeywell is a honeywell rep...
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 01, 2014, 07:25:49 PM
Post by: CNS on July 01, 2014, 07:27:40 PM
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 01, 2014, 07:48:25 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on July 01, 2014, 08:07:12 PM
And the Nest rep. ;)Thoughts on smart thermostats? Heard sketchy things about Nest. Heard Honeywell has some good ones.If looks matter, then Nest is the way to go. It is certainly more appealing than most thermostats. If you want similar connectivity and half the cost, look at the Honeywell Vision PRO 8000.
Anyone have one and are they worth the investment?
If you have a hvac system less than ten years old, be certain to connect a common wire. Nest will power steal but it doesn't play well with newer furnace and heat pump control boards.the only guy who says honeywell is a honeywell rep...
Post by: star seed 7 on July 01, 2014, 08:17:07 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on July 01, 2014, 09:24:53 PM
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 18, 2014, 08:28:22 PM
it's .6 acres tho and v hilly and tree-y. at first I thought riding mower but with the trees and steep inclines I think maybe a large self propelled, like one of those fancy hondas? help guys!
Post by: sys on July 18, 2014, 08:45:12 PM
the house we're now finalizing the numbers on is a ranch, so only one unit. I will likely go nest because so pretty!
it's .6 acres tho and v hilly and tree-y. at first I thought riding mower but with the trees and steep inclines I think maybe a large self propelled, like one of those fancy hondas? help guys!
groundcover it. mowing will be hell.
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 18, 2014, 08:46:39 PM
the house we're now finalizing the numbers on is a ranch, so only one unit. I will likely go nest because so pretty!
it's .6 acres tho and v hilly and tree-y. at first I thought riding mower but with the trees and steep inclines I think maybe a large self propelled, like one of those fancy hondas? help guys!
groundcover it. mowing will be hell.
planning on doing retaining walls and ground cover around a lot of the trees because in some areas the grass won't grow. I like grass tho so I won't kill it all. a big chunk of the land is covered by house, large patio and the driveway wraps around the back of the house which takes up the entire side yard so it's not really that awful.
Post by: CNS on July 18, 2014, 08:53:48 PM
Post by: CNS on July 18, 2014, 08:54:03 PM
Post by: Stevesie60 on July 18, 2014, 09:20:07 PM
Also climbed up on the roof to trim some tree branches that may have run into the roof soon. Now I have no way of disposing of all of these stupid limbs. :frown:
Post by: star seed 7 on July 18, 2014, 09:21:26 PM
Post by: XocolateThundarr on July 18, 2014, 09:29:56 PM
Did my first project on my recently bought house today. Installed shelves in my garage to store things on! :D
Also climbed up on the roof to trim some tree branches that may have run into the roof soon. Now I have no way of disposing of all of these stupid limbs. :frown:
Two words: Fire pit
Post by: Tobias on July 18, 2014, 09:31:23 PM
Post by: Tobias on July 18, 2014, 09:32:36 PM
Post by: XocolateThundarr on July 19, 2014, 10:14:36 AM
ok I just read cats2win post and think I'm in the right. guy grew up on a buffalo ranch or something and was calling me redneck'y so I've been really self conscious all week around my neighborsYou bet. Combo yard cleanup and pakn. :cheers:
Post by: sys on July 19, 2014, 02:51:28 PM
Post by: SkinnyBenny on July 19, 2014, 02:54:18 PM
The master closet is big enough to accommodate a bounce house.
Post by: star seed 7 on July 19, 2014, 02:55:34 PM
you can't legally have a big bonfire whenever you want in most urban areas. can't own a raccoon either.
Is salina urban?
Post by: sys on July 19, 2014, 02:56:27 PM
Is salina urban?
dunno, never stopped there.
Post by: sys on July 19, 2014, 02:59:47 PM
http://www.sbeap.org/publications/Open_burning_in_Kansas.pdf
Post by: star seed 7 on July 19, 2014, 03:02:10 PM
the entire state is urban. :surprised:
http://www.sbeap.org/publications/Open_burning_in_Kansas.pdf
Thanks brownback :curse:
Post by: michigancat on July 19, 2014, 04:05:21 PM
the entire state is urban. :surprised:
http://www.sbeap.org/publications/Open_burning_in_Kansas.pdf
wasn't Tobias burning "yard waste"?
Quote
In general, the following operations are exempt from the KDHE open burning prohibition: incidental open burning on residential premises containing five or fewer dwelling units, use of burn barrels for household trash only, or burning yard waste
Post by: steve dave on July 19, 2014, 04:07:40 PM
Post by: sys on July 19, 2014, 04:50:57 PM
the entire state is urban. :surprised:
http://www.sbeap.org/publications/Open_burning_in_Kansas.pdf
wasn't Tobias burning "yard waste"?QuoteIn general, the following operations are exempt from the KDHE open burning prohibition: incidental open burning on residential premises containing five or fewer dwelling units, use of burn barrels for household trash only, or burning yard waste
only legal if in a barrel.
Post by: kim carnes on July 19, 2014, 04:56:09 PM
the entire state is urban. :surprised:
http://www.sbeap.org/publications/Open_burning_in_Kansas.pdf
wasn't Tobias burning "yard waste"?QuoteIn general, the following operations are exempt from the KDHE open burning prohibition: incidental open burning on residential premises containing five or fewer dwelling units, use of burn barrels for household trash only, or burning yard waste
only legal if in a barrel.
no one cares about the legality of things you won't get in trouble for
Post by: Asteriskhead on July 19, 2014, 04:57:18 PM
We burned our trash when I was a kid. Funnest chore.
Yes, v. enjoyable.
Post by: michigancat on July 19, 2014, 05:21:55 PM
the entire state is urban. :surprised:
http://www.sbeap.org/publications/Open_burning_in_Kansas.pdf
wasn't Tobias burning "yard waste"?QuoteIn general, the following operations are exempt from the KDHE open burning prohibition: incidental open burning on residential premises containing five or fewer dwelling units, use of burn barrels for household trash only, or burning yard waste
only legal if in a barrel.
I think you're reading it wrong. The barrels are for trash
Post by: CNS on July 19, 2014, 06:00:17 PM
Post by: sys on July 19, 2014, 06:41:04 PM
I think you're reading it wrong. The barrels are for trash
you may be right.
Post by: michigancat on July 19, 2014, 08:26:19 PM
The small town I grew up in Kansas had "burn days" in the fall that were supposed to generally for burning leaves. The bay area has "spare the air" days where you can't even use a fireplace or charcoal grill.
I'm guessing it's usually banned our regulated by local law.
Which gets me wondering, where do people generally find obscure laws like this? Like my goofy neighbor told me the six foot flame thing, I never attempted to verify it in any way.
Post by: manpow5 on August 04, 2014, 02:14:18 PM
If anyone (even Kim) is looking to buy a home or sell their home in the Kansas City area please PM me! I am a realtor and I am looking for new clients!
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 04, 2014, 02:19:03 PM
Post by: KSUblumpkin on August 04, 2014, 02:35:50 PM
Post by: XocolateThundarr on August 05, 2014, 11:41:44 AM
I spent my Sunday afternoon building an entertainment center from a box. I bought it at some Nebraska Furniture Mart knock-off for like five hundo. Every damn time I go to put one of those beasts together the little wrench they give you sucks beyond all sucking. None of my drill bits fit the bolts so had to hand crank each screw. My hand was freaking raw after 4 hours of screwing (insert masturbation quip here). Had a real sweet swell going, but didn't catch any action from the gf. Advice: buy an entertainment center that is already built.Or buy a smart tv and mount it on the wall with a soundbar. No furniture needed. Stream all of your content.
Post by: KSUblumpkin on August 05, 2014, 12:02:29 PM
I spent my Sunday afternoon building an entertainment center from a box. I bought it at some Nebraska Furniture Mart knock-off for like five hundo. Every damn time I go to put one of those beasts together the little wrench they give you sucks beyond all sucking. None of my drill bits fit the bolts so had to hand crank each screw. My hand was freaking raw after 4 hours of screwing (insert masturbation quip here). Had a real sweet swell going, but didn't catch any action from the gf. Advice: buy an entertainment center that is already built.Or buy a smart tv and mount it on the wall with a soundbar. No furniture needed. Stream all of your content.
That is good advice. I did that on the main floor and it has worked out great (mounted the tv above the fireplace). The basement has a 7.1 surround sound system that I needed something to set speakers on. It made sense in my head for the basement due to the speakers/sub-woofer and xbox one. Mounting the tv would have worked too, but I also needed some additional places to store blu rays and what not so an entertainment center was the right fit.
Post by: XocolateThundarr on August 05, 2014, 02:59:54 PM
:thumbsup:I spent my Sunday afternoon building an entertainment center from a box. I bought it at some Nebraska Furniture Mart knock-off for like five hundo. Every damn time I go to put one of those beasts together the little wrench they give you sucks beyond all sucking. None of my drill bits fit the bolts so had to hand crank each screw. My hand was freaking raw after 4 hours of screwing (insert masturbation quip here). Had a real sweet swell going, but didn't catch any action from the gf. Advice: buy an entertainment center that is already built.Or buy a smart tv and mount it on the wall with a soundbar. No furniture needed. Stream all of your content.
That is good advice. I did that on the main floor and it has worked out great (mounted the tv above the fireplace). The basement has a 7.1 surround sound system that I needed something to set speakers on. It made sense in my head for the basement due to the speakers/sub-woofer and xbox one. Mounting the tv would have worked too, but I also needed some additional places to store blu rays and what not so an entertainment center was the right fit.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on August 05, 2014, 05:28:26 PM
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 06, 2014, 08:44:17 AM
Post by: schreds21 on August 06, 2014, 08:51:56 AM
How much does installing a sprinkler system cost in KC? 0.26 acre lot. Ballpark?.26 acres? Is there even any grass to water? I would think just filling your bird bath every other day and letting it overflow for an hour would take care of it.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on August 06, 2014, 09:19:07 AM
Post by: slobber on August 06, 2014, 09:31:06 AM
So like what are some good questions to keep in mind/ask when I start shopping for home insurance?Be certain to let them know that you are not a novice and that you know all about home insurance, you just want to here their spiel. (They will never suspect that they can take advantage of you if you lead with that.)
Also, get a high deductable. If you have a minor issue, you won't want to use your insurance anyway, so may as well get a $5,000 deductable or so.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on August 06, 2014, 09:56:32 AM
Post by: steve dave on August 06, 2014, 09:58:03 AM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on August 06, 2014, 09:59:44 AM
Good advice, slobbz. Anyone else? :excited:
Make sure to get replacement cost not actual cash value coverage.
Also, there is usually a different deductible that applies to the roof, so pay attention to that.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on August 06, 2014, 10:02:37 AM
get a low deductible. if it hails you don't want to pay for $5k of a new roof. also home insurance is essentially free. it's amazing how cheap it is.
can i get a low deductible AND a free new roof?
Also it barely hails here and it's a brand new house so maybe that won't be an issue because of warranty or w/e? :dunno:
Post by: CNS on August 06, 2014, 10:35:16 AM
unless you have a very reputable company as your builder your warranty is very LOL. FWIWget a low deductible. if it hails you don't want to pay for $5k of a new roof. also home insurance is essentially free. it's amazing how cheap it is.
can i get a low deductible AND a free new roof?
Also it barely hails here and it's a brand new house so maybe that won't be an issue because of warranty or w/e? :dunno:
Post by: Panjandrum on August 06, 2014, 11:59:41 AM
Really classed it up. It looks like a sexy black matte football helmet now.
Post by: steve dave on August 06, 2014, 12:00:44 PM
get a low deductible. if it hails you don't want to pay for $5k of a new roof. also home insurance is essentially free. it's amazing how cheap it is.
can i get a low deductible AND a free new roof?
Also it barely hails here and it's a brand new house so maybe that won't be an issue because of warranty or w/e? :dunno:
that wind tho (maybe, I have no idea where you live or if you have high wind or any other weather stuff)
Post by: GoodForAnother on August 06, 2014, 12:31:37 PM
get a low deductible. if it hails you don't want to pay for $5k of a new roof. also home insurance is essentially free. it's amazing how cheap it is.
low deductible for sure. I'm surprised yours is cheap considering Omaha gets so much hail. insurance is expensive in Texas but even then when you consider how much it covers, it's a pretty good deal.
Post by: CNS on August 06, 2014, 12:42:24 PM
Our new house had an ugly brass casing (thing) on the fire place. We got it all prepped last night and spray painted it with some nice, high-heat black spray paint.
Really classed it up. It looks like a sexy black matte football helmet now.
We have gold trim on the fireplace and the shower. We are using some Rustoleum stuff that is made to cover both for now. Glad to hear it worked well for you.
We have taken a whole bunch of gold trim light fixtures and other stuff and done similar successfully.
Post by: steve dave on August 06, 2014, 12:49:18 PM
get a low deductible. if it hails you don't want to pay for $5k of a new roof. also home insurance is essentially free. it's amazing how cheap it is.
low deductible for sure. I'm surprised yours is cheap considering Omaha gets so much hail. insurance is expensive in Texas but even then when you consider how much it covers, it's a pretty good deal.
yeah, I'm surprised as well. we got a new roof on our old house and in speaking with old people in the office most of them have never paid for a roof because omaha is good for a new roof storm every 10 years. our premium is ~$1k a year.
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 06, 2014, 01:07:05 PM
Our new house had an ugly brass casing (thing) on the fire place. We got it all prepped last night and spray painted it with some nice, high-heat black spray paint.
Really classed it up. It looks like a sexy black matte football helmet now.
We have gold trim on the fireplace and the shower. We are using some Rustoleum stuff that is made to cover both for now. Glad to hear it worked well for you.
We have taken a whole bunch of gold trim light fixtures and other stuff and done similar successfully.
What product are you guys using? Do recommend? Link?
Post by: GoodForAnother on August 06, 2014, 01:08:41 PM
get a low deductible. if it hails you don't want to pay for $5k of a new roof. also home insurance is essentially free. it's amazing how cheap it is.
low deductible for sure. I'm surprised yours is cheap considering Omaha gets so much hail. insurance is expensive in Texas but even then when you consider how much it covers, it's a pretty good deal.
yeah, I'm surprised as well. we got a new roof on our old house and in speaking with old people in the office most of them have never paid for a roof because omaha is good for a new roof storm every 10 years. our premium is ~$1k a year.
yeah that's pretty solid. ours is like double that. Texas, Louisiana and Florida rotate every year and trade spots as the top 3 most expensive states to insure in, because hurricanes obviously but both states also get hail and other types of severe weather.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on August 06, 2014, 01:11:03 PM
Post by: GoodForAnother on August 06, 2014, 01:13:15 PM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 06, 2014, 01:21:24 PM
get a low deductible. if it hails you don't want to pay for $5k of a new roof. also home insurance is essentially free. it's amazing how cheap it is.
low deductible for sure. I'm surprised yours is cheap considering Omaha gets so much hail. insurance is expensive in Texas but even then when you consider how much it covers, it's a pretty good deal.
that is pretty affordable. Mine is double that.
yeah, I'm surprised as well. we got a new roof on our old house and in speaking with old people in the office most of them have never paid for a roof because omaha is good for a new roof storm every 10 years. our premium is ~$1k a year.
Post by: CNS on August 06, 2014, 01:22:12 PM
flood insurance is mandated for most places here lol
Get a sump pump with battery back up and you will be fine.
Post by: steve dave on August 06, 2014, 01:25:48 PM
get a low deductible. if it hails you don't want to pay for $5k of a new roof. also home insurance is essentially free. it's amazing how cheap it is.
low deductible for sure. I'm surprised yours is cheap considering Omaha gets so much hail. insurance is expensive in Texas but even then when you consider how much it covers, it's a pretty good deal.
yeah, I'm surprised as well. we got a new roof on our old house and in speaking with old people in the office most of them have never paid for a roof because omaha is good for a new roof storm every 10 years. our premium is ~$1k a year.
yeah that's pretty solid. ours is like double that. Texas, Louisiana and Florida rotate every year and trade spots as the top 3 most expensive states to insure in, because hurricanes obviously but both states also get hail and other types of severe weather.
what's also weird is our new house is ~ the same premium as our old house and it's over twice the size/value/coverage.
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 06, 2014, 01:29:23 PM
flood insurance is mandated for most places here lol
Get a sump pump with battery back up and you will be fine.
Might as well just get an automatic generator, right? Batteries are esssspensive. Probably get a decent little generator for <$500, and get to operate your fridge/freezer, garage doors, WIFI, furnace, basic lights, and the sump.
Post by: CNS on August 06, 2014, 01:30:52 PM
flood insurance is mandated for most places here lol
Get a sump pump with battery back up and you will be fine.
Might as well just get an automatic generator, right? Batteries are esssspensive. Probably get a decent little generator for <$500, and get to operate your fridge/freezer, garage doors, WIFI, furnace, basic lights, and the sump.
If a hurricane storm surge hits Ski'Ben, the wifi will be shot anyway.
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 06, 2014, 01:31:38 PM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 06, 2014, 01:34:21 PM
get a low deductible. if it hails you don't want to pay for $5k of a new roof. also home insurance is essentially free. it's amazing how cheap it is.
low deductible for sure. I'm surprised yours is cheap considering Omaha gets so much hail. insurance is expensive in Texas but even then when you consider how much it covers, it's a pretty good deal.
yeah, I'm surprised as well. we got a new roof on our old house and in speaking with old people in the office most of them have never paid for a roof because omaha is good for a new roof storm every 10 years. our premium is ~$1k a year.
yeah that's pretty solid. ours is like double that. Texas, Louisiana and Florida rotate every year and trade spots as the top 3 most expensive states to insure in, because hurricanes obviously but both states also get hail and other types of severe weather.
what's also weird is our new house is ~ the same premium as our old house and it's over twice the size/value/coverage.
must be an error, they will catch it then retro charge you for the add'l premium.
Post by: steve dave on August 06, 2014, 01:36:43 PM
get a low deductible. if it hails you don't want to pay for $5k of a new roof. also home insurance is essentially free. it's amazing how cheap it is.
low deductible for sure. I'm surprised yours is cheap considering Omaha gets so much hail. insurance is expensive in Texas but even then when you consider how much it covers, it's a pretty good deal.
yeah, I'm surprised as well. we got a new roof on our old house and in speaking with old people in the office most of them have never paid for a roof because omaha is good for a new roof storm every 10 years. our premium is ~$1k a year.
yeah that's pretty solid. ours is like double that. Texas, Louisiana and Florida rotate every year and trade spots as the top 3 most expensive states to insure in, because hurricanes obviously but both states also get hail and other types of severe weather.
what's also weird is our new house is ~ the same premium as our old house and it's over twice the size/value/coverage.
must be an error, they will catch it then retro charge you for the add'l premium.
you know what else is weird? our auto premium went up ~$100 a year based on our new address. we just moved from SW Omaha to even SW'ier Omaha.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 06, 2014, 02:01:32 PM
get a low deductible. if it hails you don't want to pay for $5k of a new roof. also home insurance is essentially free. it's amazing how cheap it is.
low deductible for sure. I'm surprised yours is cheap considering Omaha gets so much hail. insurance is expensive in Texas but even then when you consider how much it covers, it's a pretty good deal.
yeah, I'm surprised as well. we got a new roof on our old house and in speaking with old people in the office most of them have never paid for a roof because omaha is good for a new roof storm every 10 years. our premium is ~$1k a year.
yeah that's pretty solid. ours is like double that. Texas, Louisiana and Florida rotate every year and trade spots as the top 3 most expensive states to insure in, because hurricanes obviously but both states also get hail and other types of severe weather.
what's also weird is our new house is ~ the same premium as our old house and it's over twice the size/value/coverage.
must be an error, they will catch it then retro charge you for the add'l premium.
you know what else is weird? our auto premium went up ~$100 a year based on our new address. we just moved from SW Omaha to even SW'ier Omaha.
closer to Mexico? :dunno:
Post by: slobber on August 06, 2014, 02:25:20 PM
Gonna win 'em all!
Post by: dmartin on August 07, 2014, 09:12:21 AM
get a low deductible. if it hails you don't want to pay for $5k of a new roof. also home insurance is essentially free. it's amazing how cheap it is.
low deductible for sure. I'm surprised yours is cheap considering Omaha gets so much hail. insurance is expensive in Texas but even then when you consider how much it covers, it's a pretty good deal.
yeah, I'm surprised as well. we got a new roof on our old house and in speaking with old people in the office most of them have never paid for a roof because omaha is good for a new roof storm every 10 years. our premium is ~$1k a year.
yeah that's pretty solid. ours is like double that. Texas, Louisiana and Florida rotate every year and trade spots as the top 3 most expensive states to insure in, because hurricanes obviously but both states also get hail and other types of severe weather.
what's also weird is our new house is ~ the same premium as our old house and it's over twice the size/value/coverage.
must be an error, they will catch it then retro charge you for the add'l premium.
Same thing happened when we built a new house. House was twice as big, and over twice the value, but the insurance was actually cheaper than our old house which was built in the 50s. Has more to do with everything in the new house being new and up to date compared to the old house with old wiring, plumbing, construction methods, etc. It's actually pretty common.
Post by: GoodForAnother on August 07, 2014, 11:33:13 AM
get a low deductible. if it hails you don't want to pay for $5k of a new roof. also home insurance is essentially free. it's amazing how cheap it is.
low deductible for sure. I'm surprised yours is cheap considering Omaha gets so much hail. insurance is expensive in Texas but even then when you consider how much it covers, it's a pretty good deal.
yeah, I'm surprised as well. we got a new roof on our old house and in speaking with old people in the office most of them have never paid for a roof because omaha is good for a new roof storm every 10 years. our premium is ~$1k a year.
yeah that's pretty solid. ours is like double that. Texas, Louisiana and Florida rotate every year and trade spots as the top 3 most expensive states to insure in, because hurricanes obviously but both states also get hail and other types of severe weather.
what's also weird is our new house is ~ the same premium as our old house and it's over twice the size/value/coverage.
new house = up to code and new roof. new roof discount is by far the biggest discount you get on homeowners. my house is 52 years old and has a 10 year old roof and it's in Texas so all that together makes it a lot more expensive.
Post by: Panjandrum on August 07, 2014, 11:53:21 AM
Our new house had an ugly brass casing (thing) on the fire place. We got it all prepped last night and spray painted it with some nice, high-heat black spray paint.
Really classed it up. It looks like a sexy black matte football helmet now.
We have gold trim on the fireplace and the shower. We are using some Rustoleum stuff that is made to cover both for now. Glad to hear it worked well for you.
We have taken a whole bunch of gold trim light fixtures and other stuff and done similar successfully.
What product are you guys using? Do recommend? Link?
http://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/auto/specialty-paints/bbq-and-stove/ (http://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/auto/specialty-paints/bbq-and-stove/)
Post by: CNS on August 07, 2014, 11:55:08 AM
Post by: KCFDcat on August 07, 2014, 12:43:17 PM
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 07, 2014, 01:03:04 PM
Post by: KCFDcat on August 07, 2014, 01:21:47 PM
Post by: Skipper44 on August 07, 2014, 02:01:32 PM
it's all drained through the floor drain down there. I think it all came up through the drain last night though. :dubious:had a friend in PV with that problem- turned out the check valve the city put in when they addressed the flooding problems back in the 80s was backwards.
Post by: KCFDcat on August 07, 2014, 02:57:21 PM
it's all drained through the floor drain down there. I think it all came up through the drain last night though. :dubious:had a friend in PV with that problem- turned out the check valve the city put in when they addressed the flooding problems back in the 80s was backwards.
Old houses man...I have a feeling the pipe under the floor is all busted so water just comes up through the opening. :dunno: gonna have a plumber out to take a look
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 07, 2014, 03:37:14 PM
unless you have a very reputable company as your builder your warranty is very LOL. FWIWget a low deductible. if it hails you don't want to pay for $5k of a new roof. also home insurance is essentially free. it's amazing how cheap it is.
can i get a low deductible AND a free new roof?
Also it barely hails here and it's a brand new house so maybe that won't be an issue because of warranty or w/e? :dunno:
anyone who thinks a builder's warranty covers hail is :Crazy:
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 07, 2014, 03:38:51 PM
flood insurance is mandated for most places here lol
Get a sump pump with battery back up and you will be fine.
nyet, get a water pwered backup. Battery systems reuqire a lot of maintenance. Water powered just require municipal water supply, no power.
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 07, 2014, 03:43:12 PM
Post by: CNS on August 07, 2014, 04:07:00 PM
flood insurance is mandated for most places here lol
Get a sump pump with battery back up and you will be fine.
nyet, get a water pwered backup. Battery systems reuqire a lot of maintenance. Water powered just require municipal water supply, no power.
Mine was a joke as Ski'ben lives in NOLA.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on August 08, 2014, 11:46:16 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on August 08, 2014, 11:47:38 PM
That was a joke? I just bought a sump pump. Top of the line. :frown:
Good buy
Post by: CNS on August 09, 2014, 08:59:07 AM
That was a joke? I just bought a sump pump. Top of the line. :frown:Can never go wrong.
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Post by: Cire on August 09, 2014, 11:32:53 AM
Post by: ben ji on August 09, 2014, 08:49:42 PM
flood insurance is mandated for most places here lol
Get a sump pump with battery back up and you will be fine.
This.
A couple of years ago my parents were out of town when a big storm rolled in, neighbors called them to say the neighborhood lost power and they had a couple of inches of water their basement.
Parents give me a call and I go over to their house the next day. I open the basement door to find our washing machine and my childhood Baseball/Football card collection floating in 3 ft of water. :frown:
Post by: kim carnes on August 09, 2014, 08:59:05 PM
flood insurance is mandated for most places here lol
Get a sump pump with battery back up and you will be fine.
nyet, get a water pwered backup. Battery systems reuqire a lot of maintenance. Water powered just require municipal water supply, no power.
Mine was a joke as Ski'ben lives in NOLA.
i didn't know you were joking but i laughed at your post. and then mikey :facepalm:
Post by: Stevesie60 on August 10, 2014, 01:21:55 AM
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 10, 2014, 01:52:26 AM
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Post by: Stevesie60 on August 10, 2014, 02:07:30 AM
Plan to own home for more than 5 more years?
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The plan is 7-8 years, so yes, barely.
Post by: ednksu on August 10, 2014, 03:50:01 AM
Ts and Ps on that one dude. House I'm in now had to replace the line out because it was cracked and allowed a back flow.it's all drained through the floor drain down there. I think it all came up through the drain last night though. :dubious:had a friend in PV with that problem- turned out the check valve the city put in when they addressed the flooding problems back in the 80s was backwards.
Old houses man...I have a feeling the pipe under the floor is all busted so water just comes up through the opening. :dunno: gonna have a plumber out to take a look
Post by: ednksu on August 10, 2014, 03:51:07 AM
Hydro pumps don't really keep up with crap loads of water all that well.flood insurance is mandated for most places here lol
Get a sump pump with battery back up and you will be fine.
nyet, get a water pwered backup. Battery systems reuqire a lot of maintenance. Water powered just require municipal water supply, no power.
Post by: Kat Kid on August 10, 2014, 09:13:56 AM
Let's just say, hypothetically of course, that you were given $2000 to fix up your house. Would putting that towards new windows be a good investment, or do you guys think there's something more fun that you could do with it?
I don't know much, but I would look at how much it would be to re do a portion of the kitchen, redecorate a bathroom or preemptively replace an HVAC system or hot water heater.
The HVAC/windows work together to hold down energy costs over time. I don't think your house would really need new windows due to inefficiency/age but an HVAC might be needed soon. I would be very skeptical of what types of savings you are quoted as getting from sales people for any of these things and I would be more apt to listen to a friendly realtor giving advice than anyone else as they know what buyers value. My guess, it probably isn't a new set of windows unless they are super sexy.
Post by: CNS on August 10, 2014, 10:01:16 AM
Maybe some counter tops? How is your ext paint or roof doing?
How old is the water heater and furnace? Either of these would be a good investment as well.
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Post by: Kat Kid on August 10, 2014, 11:07:42 AM
Windows won't pay back quickly unless you have really old crappy ones
yeah. I think HVAC won't pay back quick either in terms of cost savings, but people will probably pay more knowing they won't need to replace an expensive durable good.
Post by: Stevesie60 on August 10, 2014, 12:48:58 PM
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Post by: star seed 7 on August 10, 2014, 12:56:15 PM
HVAC was replaced the month before we moved in, and the roof is good to go. The bathroom was redone about two years ago.
Kitchen?
Hardwood instead of carpet?
Some cool yard thing like a built-in fire pit or exterior kitchen?
Post by: 06wildcat on August 10, 2014, 12:56:47 PM
What about a bunch of little things like painting trim, putting fans in the bed rooms, new blinds, etc? Is that a better idea than windows?
How shitty are your windows?
Post by: star seed 7 on August 10, 2014, 12:57:40 PM
Post by: Stevesie60 on August 10, 2014, 12:58:36 PM
HVAC was replaced the month before we moved in, and the roof is good to go. The bathroom was redone about two years ago.
Kitchen?
Hardwood instead of carpet?
Some cool yard thing like a built-in fire pit or exterior kitchen?
In the kitchen we want to replace the cabinets but that's about it. I'd like to wait on that so we have a better idea of what we'd like. We already have hardwood and tile everywhere except in the bedrooms. We already have a fire pit in the yard.
What about a bunch of little things like painting trim, putting fans in the bed rooms, new blinds, etc? Is that a better idea than windows?
How shitty are your windows?
They're not hindering us now, but it's something we will definitely replace before we move.
Post by: AppleJack on August 10, 2014, 01:02:24 PM
What about a bunch of little things like painting trim, putting fans in the bed rooms, new blinds, etc? Is that a better idea than windows?
yes. do this.
Post by: GoodForAnother on August 10, 2014, 01:08:05 PM
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Post by: SdK on August 10, 2014, 01:18:58 PM
Let's just say, hypothetically of course, that you were given $2000 to fix up your house. Would putting that towards new windows be a good investment, or do you guys think there's something more fun that you could do with it?
Would you be able to do all of the windows for that price? I'm doubting it a bit. Refacing cabinets look into that. It's a lot cheaper than getting all new cabinets. Countertops. Updating bathrooms and kitchens are always key.
Windows can be tricky if the windows in your house aren't a standard size. Then you either have to get custom windows or make your window bays bigger or smaller. Then you will run into dealing with the siding. It is doable. Also if there's any projects you want to do yourself. SdK is always down for helping.
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Post by: CNS on August 10, 2014, 03:22:42 PM
Post by: Stevesie60 on August 10, 2014, 05:07:32 PM
Def get fans. Also, agree on the cabinet refacing. I know a few ppl that have had it done and like them. It is pretty reasonable too.
A family member builds cabinets so we'd get them for cost. Really we're just waiting for him to get time to do them or we'd do that immediately because the cabinets are beyond refacing.
Post by: CNS on August 10, 2014, 06:12:17 PM
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Post by: manpow5 on February 02, 2015, 06:30:49 PM
Whether we sell our house soon or not, I am probably going to rip out our old kitchen cabinets and floor to install new stuff. Will probably also do both bathrooms as well. It should make for a fun winter/spring project.
Will definitely add some good resale value to your home. Upwards of 20k depending on some factors.
Post by: XocolateThundarr on February 02, 2015, 07:15:07 PM
Whether we sell our house soon or not, I am probably going to rip out our old kitchen cabinets and floor to install new stuff. Will probably also do both bathrooms as well. It should make for a fun winter/spring project.
Will definitely add some good resale value to your home. Upwards of 20k depending on some factors.
Yeah...the hardest part is going to be deciding what to do. The demo/installation is a cakewalk.
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Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 02, 2015, 09:36:36 PM
Hydro pumps don't really keep up with crap loads of water all that well.flood insurance is mandated for most places here lol
Get a sump pump with battery back up and you will be fine.
nyet, get a water pwered backup. Battery systems reuqire a lot of maintenance. Water powered just require municipal water supply, no power.
don't know about other brands, but Basepump mpdels do very well. They are meant to be backup pumps, and the battery powered units require a lot of periodic maintenance to recycle and maintain the deep cycle marine batteries. They also recommend replacing them frequently. For something you may not need for YEARS, are you really willing to do all that scheduled maintenance and cost? 95% of people will install them and forget about them, then wonder why 7 years later it didn't kick on.
http://www.basepump.com/products/basepump/
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 01, 2018, 10:56:49 AM
Post by: IPA4Me on January 01, 2018, 11:13:30 AM
So like frozen pipes, where would one go to find the water valve to put a space heater in front of it.In your front yard, you'll find manhole cover. That's the main valve from the street as well as the water meter. Straight line to your house from there should be an inside valve.
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Post by: ben ji on January 01, 2018, 12:12:49 PM
So like frozen pipes, where would one go to find the water valve to put a space heater in front of it.
Definitely going to need to hear more about this.....
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 01, 2018, 01:24:42 PM
Post by: 'taterblast on January 01, 2018, 01:43:20 PM
pouring hot water down a sewer drain isn't going to do anything..... if i'm understanding correctly
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Post by: star seed 7 on January 01, 2018, 03:27:18 PM
I would not be good at dealing with this kind of thing.
You just wait until mid-day and it works itself out usually
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 01, 2018, 03:29:43 PM
The supply line to my toilet was frozen this morning in spite of my house being at 71 degrees. I had to set up a space heater to get things flowing again.#blessed
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So happy nothing bursts
A tense moment for sure
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Post by: IPA4Me on January 01, 2018, 04:03:20 PM
Boiling water down the shower pipes was what loosened things up for me. That and closing the vents and blasting this b up for me.Wacky, my man.... Water in the drain doesn't thaw the supply.
Close up that crawl space. Keep some heat down there if you can. Slow drip your faucets overnight when temps are below 10F.
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Post by: Phil Titola on January 01, 2018, 04:34:24 PM
Boiling water down the shower pipes was what loosened things up for me. That and closing the vents and blasting this b up for me.
This is why you shouldn't have become a home owner bud.....buy a condo now.
Same with me...I recognize my weaknesses.
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 04, 2018, 10:02:35 AM
So when you rub your finger on a grout line in the tile, should the color of the grout come off on your finger?uhh no.. buy some grout sealer..
and wacky are you freaking kidding me?
I lucked out this week, rental house pipes were froze but I had this happen last year and still had space heaters down there and the renter went down in the crawl space and did it for me :gocho:
I also had water backing up from I'm guessing around the p-trap by the washing machine big hot mess coming down to the basement. Tried using industrial drain pipe cleaner and that didn't work but the $10 water bladder immediately pushed that stuff through. whew
Post by: mocat on January 04, 2018, 10:52:24 AM
I also had water backing up from I'm guessing around the p-trap by the washing machine big hot mess coming down to the basement. Tried using industrial drain pipe cleaner and that didn't work but the $10 water bladder immediately pushed that stuff through. whew
your washing machine p-trap was clogged?
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 04, 2018, 11:08:11 AM
well where the drain hose from the washing machine connects there is a ptrap below that and yeah that pipe was cloggedI also had water backing up from I'm guessing around the p-trap by the washing machine big hot mess coming down to the basement. Tried using industrial drain pipe cleaner and that didn't work but the $10 water bladder immediately pushed that stuff through. whew
your washing machine p-trap was clogged?
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Post by: star seed 7 on August 02, 2018, 02:54:48 PM
Have you tried pouring boiling water down your shower drain?
:lol:
WackyCat08, let's pak and I'll fix this bitch door
Post by: mocat on August 02, 2018, 03:02:58 PM
Have you tried pouring boiling water down your shower drain?omg
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 02, 2018, 03:03:42 PM
:thumbs: :cheers:Have you tried pouring boiling water down your shower drain?
:lol:
WackyCat08, let's pak and I'll fix this bitch door
Post by: 'taterblast on August 03, 2018, 11:20:35 AM
Have you tried pouring boiling water down your shower drain?omg
please remind me what this is referencing. i can't remember the details but know it was funny.
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Post by: mocat on August 03, 2018, 11:25:11 AM
Have you tried pouring boiling water down your shower drain?omg
please remind me what this is referencing. i can't remember the details but know it was funny.
It's from January itt
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 03, 2018, 12:37:18 PM
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Post by: Spracne on August 03, 2018, 12:49:27 PM
It could be worse, Mrs Wacky thinks the door issue is because of the weather. :DYou know, it actually could be that.
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Post by: mocat on August 03, 2018, 12:52:21 PM
YepIt could be worse, Mrs Wacky thinks the door issue is because of the weather. :DYou know, it actually could be that.
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Post by: mocat on August 03, 2018, 12:52:48 PM
So happy nothing bursts
A tense moment for sure
Spracs did you see this one? Wow
Post by: 8manpick on August 03, 2018, 12:53:45 PM
It could be worse, Mrs Wacky thinks the door issue is because of the weather. :DMaterials, especially wood, expand and contract with changes in temperature and humidity.
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Post by: Brock Landers on August 03, 2018, 01:14:54 PM
And yes the weather can have an effect on doorways inside and outside of your house. One of my gates is hard to open if it's been rainy.
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Post by: chum1 on January 05, 2019, 07:40:34 AM
Post by: mocat on January 05, 2019, 07:42:03 AM
Do all the houses in your neighborhood have trampolines in their back yards? When I look out my back windows, I don't want to look at that crap.Is your house beige
Post by: chum1 on January 05, 2019, 07:56:07 AM
Do all the houses in your neighborhood have trampolines in their back yards? When I look out my back windows, I don't want to look at that crap.Is your house beige
That's a VERY broad category! (Yes, it's beige.)
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:D
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Post by: michigancat on October 02, 2019, 05:21:47 PM
a) down payment assistance from parents
b) tech IPO
c) selling the bay area house they bought 10+ years ago
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Post by: michigancat on October 02, 2019, 06:39:21 PM
Guy I work with lives in San Fran (we discussed how YOU people hate that like you’ve told me before). He’s got a baller apartment overlooking the bay and lives in one of the not garbagey parts but I forget which one. He told me the other day that he loves the city (from there originally) but he’s in his mid-30s, has two roommates, pays $3,500 a month in rent on a rent controlled place, and will never in his entire life be able to live in a dissimilar arrangement so he may just move to Chicago (where we always see each other anyway). Also one of his roommates doesn’t work and doesn’t seem to have any intense hobbies and how weird that was but he was explaining to me that he doesn’t really know him well enough to know what’s going on. That seems like a nuts arrangement for a mid 30s person.Yeah I work with lots of people in their 30's with good jobs and roommates in shitty places. It's crazy.
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Post by: DQ12 on February 10, 2020, 03:28:30 PM
Big mistake. Sell immediately. Take whatever loss you have to take.3.375 :gocho:
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Post by: meow meow on February 10, 2020, 03:36:29 PM
Post by: steve dave on February 10, 2020, 03:38:54 PM
as a former home owner, there is something about coming home after a hard days work, and knowing there is no yard work, or handyman job waiting on me, just grab a beer and kick my feet up.
I do that but it requires me paying shitloads of people to do things for me.
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Post by: DQ12 on February 10, 2020, 03:46:26 PM
Irl just refi’d a 15 at 2.875. If that’s a 30 number it’s smoking and nice work. Also congrats!Yep. I was a ruthless negotiator with the financiers and sellers. I owe it all to my close studying of the art of the deal.
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Post by: ben ji on February 10, 2020, 04:51:40 PM
as a former home owner, there is something about coming home after a hard days work, and knowing there is no yard work, or handyman job waiting on me, just grab a beer and kick my feet up.
As a homeowner there is no better feeling than coming home after a hard days work, grabbing a beer and watering my garden then crushing some golf wiffle balls in the backyard while your dogs run around and ruin the grass in a circle inside your fence. Just in the zone for 2+ hours crushing suds and wiffle balls in between weeding/watering with no landlord to worry about. Only a couple more months until that time again!
Post by: meow meow on February 11, 2020, 08:52:31 AM
Post by: steve dave on February 26, 2020, 07:54:51 AM
Irl just refi’d a 15 at 2.875. If that’s a 30 number it’s smoking and nice work. Also congrats!Yep. I was a ruthless negotiator with the financiers and sellers. I owe it all to my close studying of the art of the deal.
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BET YOU FEEL LIKE AN IDIOT NOW DLEW :lol:
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Post by: DQ12 on February 28, 2020, 02:56:29 PM
Hey I got super duper liquid like a week before this market collapse for this down payment so I'm feeling OK about everything.Irl just refi’d a 15 at 2.875. If that’s a 30 number it’s smoking and nice work. Also congrats!Yep. I was a ruthless negotiator with the financiers and sellers. I owe it all to my close studying of the art of the deal.
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BET YOU FEEL LIKE AN IDIOT NOW DLEW :lol:
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Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on March 04, 2020, 03:16:44 PM
Also time to shift a couple farms into the market. :Carl:
Post by: XocolateThundarr on March 04, 2020, 04:42:42 PM
These mortgage rates are amazing. I had about a year to go on my 7yr ARM at 3.125%, but I just refi'd to a 15yr at 3% with zero closing costs. (I never count on keeping a mortgage long enough to pay points or even pay the closing costs up front for a lower rate). Could probably get down around 2.75 if you're cool with paying a thousand up front. All thanks to the hysteria over something way less deadly than any given flu season. :billdance:
Also time to shift a couple farms into the market. :Carl:
Just refi'd ours down to 2.75% with no closing costs.
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on March 04, 2020, 04:47:48 PM
Post by: steve dave on March 04, 2020, 06:02:18 PM
These mortgage rates are amazing. I had about a year to go on my 7yr ARM at 3.125%, but I just refi'd to a 15yr at 3% with zero closing costs. (I never count on keeping a mortgage long enough to pay points or even pay the closing costs up front for a lower rate). Could probably get down around 2.75 if you're cool with paying a thousand up front. All thanks to the hysteria over something way less deadly than any given flu season. :billdance:
Also time to shift a couple farms into the market. :Carl:
Just refi'd ours down to 2.75% with no closing costs.
I got 2.875% with no costs in early Feb. I'm enraged that I missed out on the lower rates available now. I irl called my guy and asked for another refi with no cost to myself at the new lower rates and he told me to get lost. lmao.
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Post by: TheHamburglar on March 04, 2020, 08:29:36 PM
local credit union. for any type of credit you will possibly pay some interest on a local credit union is the best option (unless the manufacturer of the car offers 0% or some crap). where are you at? I'm sure you can find any number advertising stuff at 2.5% and could easily get no costs at a higher number.
Do Owasso, OK SD.
Post by: steve dave on March 04, 2020, 08:52:53 PM
local credit union. for any type of credit you will possibly pay some interest on a local credit union is the best option (unless the manufacturer of the car offers 0% or some crap). where are you at? I'm sure you can find any number advertising stuff at 2.5% and could easily get no costs at a higher number.
Do Owasso, OK SD.
Anymore brain busters?*
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Post by: XocolateThundarr on March 05, 2020, 08:20:43 AM
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on March 05, 2020, 08:59:20 AM
In this environment, you're probably better off paying a slightly higher rate in exchange for a lender credit to offset closing costs. It lets you refi again, without spending a dime, if the Covid hysteria continues and rates continue to plunge.
Also, calling your current lender and seeing if they'll give you a mod to reduce your rate in lieu of a refi is a great idea. But often lenders either won't/can't do this (mine) or want some absurd doc fee to complete the mod.
Post by: TheHamburglar on March 05, 2020, 09:23:49 AM
:shakesfist:
Post by: TheHamburglar on March 05, 2020, 09:26:23 AM
Also, calling your current lender and seeing if they'll give you a mod to reduce your rate in lieu of a refi is a great idea. But often lenders either won't/can't do this (mine) or want some absurd doc fee to complete the mod.
My mortgage got sold to some company that I couldn’t get to answer the phone if you gave me a 24 hours to sit on hold.
Post by: IPA4Me on March 05, 2020, 09:30:47 AM
PennyMac bought mine. Bunch of corksuckers.Also, calling your current lender and seeing if they'll give you a mod to reduce your rate in lieu of a refi is a great idea. But often lenders either won't/can't do this (mine) or want some absurd doc fee to complete the mod.
My mortgage got sold to some company that I couldn’t get to answer the phone if you gave me a 24 hours to sit on hold.
Post by: steve dave on March 05, 2020, 09:38:40 AM
I'll have to check into the CUs. I'm sure SD and others know this, but "no points" like in the example above doesn't mean no closing costs. It just means you're not paying an extra fee to buy down your rate. Also, if a lender offers to wrap your closing costs into the finacing, you're still paying them. What you're looking for is a lender credit to cover the closing costs in exchange for agreeing to a slightly higher interest rate. The lender gradually recovers the closing costs (maybe, maybe not, maybe more - depends on how long you keep the loan) with the higher interest.
In this environment, you're probably better off paying a slightly higher rate in exchange for a lender credit to offset closing costs. It lets you refi again, without spending a dime, if the Covid hysteria continues and rates continue to plunge.
Also, calling your current lender and seeing if they'll give you a mod to reduce your rate in lieu of a refi is a great idea. But often lenders either won't/can't do this (mine) or want some absurd doc fee to complete the mod.
correct on the above. you have to negotiate the closing costs either by just getting them to eat them (lender credit) or by agreeing to take a slightly higher rate. Our closing costs we got them to eat came to like $5k. about a billion small title fees, signature fees, fee fees, appraisal fee (if you've had a recent one make them use it), etc.
also for a CU you have to become a member of the CU. So now I have a $10 savings account that I've already forgotten about that 100 years from now my great great great gandchild will get a letter saying that they have a giant windfall from a forgotten savings account and here is a check for $13.
Post by: steve dave on March 05, 2020, 09:41:17 AM
I don’t think I’m eligible for that CU. Checked with a Tulsa one I am eligible for and they gave me 3.375 with an 800+ credit score.
:shakesfist:
you could get a much lower one at most of the national providers even if you can't find a local CU. just enter your info at Lendingtree and you'll get about 5 million offers lower than that almost immediately and then just go with whichever will eat all of the costs.
Post by: star seed 7 on March 05, 2020, 09:42:36 AM
Post by: steve dave on March 05, 2020, 09:43:34 AM
Pretty sure I still have a <$100 savings account at the cu from 2 car loans ago
I'm staring to believe a good piece of the CU business plan is to just hold a shitload of tiny savings accounts forever.
Post by: catastrophe on March 05, 2020, 09:50:14 AM
Post by: steve dave on March 05, 2020, 09:56:37 AM
Idk if I’m putting in the wrong numbers, but the calculators I’ve been using say it would not be economical to refi. Currently in a 15 with 3.375%. I guess there’s not a ton left on the mortgage but it’s a decent amount? :dunno:
everything you read will say the rule of thumb is if you save a percent it's worth it if you have to pay the costs. that said, if you can just shave percents with no costs any savings is worth it. I'm assuming that calculator is taking those costs into consideration.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 05, 2020, 11:15:05 AM
Post by: steve dave on March 05, 2020, 11:17:08 AM
AS an owner of multiple residential properties, do I try and get these done by the same outfit at the same time or separate them out...
I’d imagine you’d gain some negotiation power by doubling up. But I have no experience with that.
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Post by: TheHamburglar on March 05, 2020, 01:54:30 PM
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on March 05, 2020, 03:01:22 PM
Also, calling your current lender and seeing if they'll give you a mod to reduce your rate in lieu of a refi is a great idea. But often lenders either won't/can't do this (mine) or want some absurd doc fee to complete the mod.
My mortgage got sold to some company that I couldn’t get to answer the phone if you gave me a 24 hours to sit on hold.
Mine too. It doesn’t matter as long as you make your payments... until you want to do something like this. But that’s why you refi and move on. My new loan is going to immediately sold, too.
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on March 05, 2020, 03:03:57 PM
I don’t think I’m eligible for that CU. Checked with a Tulsa one I am eligible for and they gave me 3.375 with an 800+ credit score.
:shakesfist:
you could get a much lower one at most of the national providers even if you can't find a local CU. just enter your info at Lendingtree and you'll get about 5 million offers lower than that almost immediately and then just go with whichever will eat all of the costs.
Just word of warning, the minute you submit your info to LT, you will receive at least two dozen phone calls. Some of them have pretty good deals. Some don’t. Some are pretty damned aggressive and want to argue with you when you tell them you have a better offer. A couple actually told me “that can’t be true” and “you must be missing something” because they all “have the lowest rates.”
It’s a great way to get offers, but it’s like mouth to fire hose.
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on March 05, 2020, 03:04:50 PM
Best I can find in my limited time is 2.875 on a 15yr. Maybe I did the lending tree thing wrong, but it said my best match was 3.625 for 15 years.
The stuff on the LT website is not accurate. You gotta actually talk to the lenders.
Post by: steve dave on March 05, 2020, 03:19:56 PM
I don’t think I’m eligible for that CU. Checked with a Tulsa one I am eligible for and they gave me 3.375 with an 800+ credit score.
:shakesfist:
you could get a much lower one at most of the national providers even if you can't find a local CU. just enter your info at Lendingtree and you'll get about 5 million offers lower than that almost immediately and then just go with whichever will eat all of the costs.
Just word of warning, the minute you submit your info to LT, you will receive at least two dozen phone calls. Some of them have pretty good deals. Some don’t. Some are pretty damned aggressive and want to argue with you when you tell them you have a better offer. A couple actually told me “that can’t be true” and “you must be missing something” because they all “have the lowest rates.”
It’s a great way to get offers, but it’s like mouth to fire hose.
Yes, good descriptor
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Post by: TheHamburglar on March 05, 2020, 03:21:01 PM
Best I can find in my limited time is 2.875 on a 15yr. Maybe I did the lending tree thing wrong, but it said my best match was 3.625 for 15 years.
The stuff on the LT website is not accurate. You gotta actually talk to the lenders.
I found another CU I can join at 2.75. I think I’m going to jump that.
Post by: ben ji on March 05, 2020, 03:38:37 PM
When my gpa died 8 years ago I bought his house from my mom with her as the bank. We just googled the standard 15 yr mortgage rate at the time and plugged it in to an amortization table and shook on it........ 4.25%
I'm meeting her for happy hr tonight and am going to DEMAND to refinance, really turn the screws on her and get the best deal possible. (But not really because she is a sweetheart and the best mother ever)
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on March 05, 2020, 03:43:26 PM
I'm Jelly of all this refi talk.
When my gpa died 8 years ago I bought his house from my mom with her as the bank. We just googled the standard 15 yr mortgage rate at the time and plugged it in to an amortization table and shook on it........ 4.25%
I'm meeting her for happy hr tonight and am going to DEMAND to refinance, really turn the screws on her and get the best deal possible. (But not really because she is a sweetheart and the best mother ever)
You could also refinance with a bank and just give her the remaining balance in cash. Seems like you both get a better deal that way.
Post by: OB_Won on March 05, 2020, 03:44:19 PM
Post by: steve dave on March 05, 2020, 03:49:50 PM
How do you weight that the first several years of your mortgage are nearly all interest payments, but later it's much more principal? In other words, so I've already paid 5 years on a mortgage, but the principal hasn't dropped much. How do I quantify a break even for that since I'll have to refi at nearly the same principal and now the front half will all be interest again.
Are you going from a 30 to a 15 (or 7 or something weird)? If you’re just going to roll right into a new 30 at a lower rate you are just going to kick that can 5 more years down the road at a lower min mortgage payment. And I’ve got some bad news for you about how interest and loan terms work....
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Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on March 05, 2020, 04:03:21 PM
But go with a 15yr if you can swing it. Much better rates. Just don’t overextend yourself.
Post by: OB_Won on March 06, 2020, 10:58:50 AM
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on March 06, 2020, 01:14:39 PM
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Post by: steve dave on March 06, 2020, 01:42:45 PM
10yr Treasury notes hit a record low today. This is amazing.
(https://fm-static.cnbc.com/awsmedia/chart/2020/03/06/yxy8k-10-year-treasury-yield-15-year-.1583498039675.png)
we've been talking about this on the bitcoin dark web for years bro.
Post by: DaBigTrain on March 06, 2020, 03:36:30 PM
:gocho:10yr Treasury notes hit a record low today. This is amazing.
(https://fm-static.cnbc.com/awsmedia/chart/2020/03/06/yxy8k-10-year-treasury-yield-15-year-.1583498039675.png)
we've been talking about this on the bitcoin dark web for years bro.
Post by: steve dave on March 17, 2020, 07:02:55 AM
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Post by: catastrophe on March 17, 2020, 08:18:22 AM
Post by: steve dave on March 17, 2020, 08:22:22 AM
I'm trying to decide if it is more reasonable for me to wait for a school to be built close to my current house and improve property values in the area or buy a new house while money is cheapI’ve got some really terrible news for you about how schools are funded....
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Post by: steve dave on March 17, 2020, 08:22:56 AM
So am I correct to assume my current lender will tell me to gtfo if I ask for a refi with no closing costs, but if I try taking it to a smaller shop they might nibble?They will probably do it. Especially if you shop it around.
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Post by: XocolateThundarr on April 24, 2020, 10:53:23 PM
Post by: slackcat on April 24, 2020, 11:34:49 PM
Just arranged to have all of the windows and doors replaced at our place. Holy eff....do they make windows and doors out of gold?
One would think.
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Post by: 8manpick on June 18, 2020, 06:30:06 PM
Going to be a hot sleep.
@ipa4me if I send you a video of it trying and failing to start, could you diagnose?
Post by: wetwillie on June 18, 2020, 07:18:15 PM
Post by: Spracne on June 18, 2020, 07:26:10 PM
Condensing unit won’t turn on, repair folks can’t get out until Monday. :curse:
Going to be a hot sleep.
@IPA4Me if I send you a video of it trying and failing to start, could you diagnose?
I don't know what the weather is like in Chicago, but that would be a big no from me, dawg. Woof.
Post by: IPA4Me on June 18, 2020, 07:47:13 PM
Condensing unit won’t turn on, repair folks can’t get out until Monday. :curse:Capacitor.
Going to be a hot sleep.
@ipa4me if I send you a video of it trying and failing to start, could you diagnose?
That'll be $150 service diagnostic fee.
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Post by: IPA4Me on June 18, 2020, 07:54:30 PM
How to repair...Condensing unit won’t turn on, repair folks can’t get out until Monday. :curse:Capacitor.
Going to be a hot sleep.
@ipa4me if I send you a video of it trying and failing to start, could you diagnose?
That'll be $150 service diagnostic fee.
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Pull disconnect.
Removed electric cover from ac unit.
Remove screw that attaches metal band around the capacitor.
Take photo of wires connected to capacitor. Make sure you can clearly see the letters on top of the capacitor.
Remove wires. Note size of capacitor. Something like 45/5 ufd 440 vac.
Order from Amazon with Saturday delivery.
Reverse steps.
Cool and happy wife in a couple of hours.
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Post by: 8manpick on June 18, 2020, 07:58:33 PM
If it works, I’ll Venmo!
Post by: IPA4Me on June 18, 2020, 08:00:13 PM
Will try... Thanks!It's a 5/16th nutdriver.
If it works, I’ll Venmo!
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Post by: 8manpick on June 21, 2020, 10:15:35 AM
Well this worked perfectly and was not difficult. Thanks!How to repair...Condensing unit won’t turn on, repair folks can’t get out until Monday. :curse:Capacitor.
Going to be a hot sleep.
@ipa4me if I send you a video of it trying and failing to start, could you diagnose?
That'll be $150 service diagnostic fee.
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Pull disconnect.
Removed electric cover from ac unit.
Remove screw that attaches metal band around the capacitor.
Take photo of wires connected to capacitor. Make sure you can clearly see the letters on top of the capacitor.
Remove wires. Note size of capacitor. Something like 45/5 ufd 440 vac.
Order from Amazon with Saturday delivery.
Reverse steps.
Cool and happy wife in a couple of hours.
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Post by: IPA4Me on June 21, 2020, 10:52:07 AM
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Post by: Brock Landers on June 25, 2020, 10:15:26 AM
Just arranged to have all of the windows and doors replaced at our place. Holy eff....do they make windows and doors out of gold?
I just got a couple of estimates for new windows in my crib. One guy was $8400 and the other was $6200. This is for only 11 windows. :blindfold:
Post by: DQ12 on June 25, 2020, 10:42:16 AM
Post by: IPA4Me on June 25, 2020, 11:09:00 AM
Post by: IPA4Me on June 25, 2020, 11:09:24 AM
Start a quote battle. :)Just arranged to have all of the windows and doors replaced at our place. Holy eff....do they make windows and doors out of gold?
I just got a couple of estimates for new windows in my crib. One guy was $8400 and the other was $6200. This is for only 11 windows. :blindfold:
Post by: IPA4Me on June 25, 2020, 11:09:44 AM
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 25, 2020, 11:48:00 AM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 25, 2020, 12:00:27 PM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 25, 2020, 12:06:47 PM
for what reasons wacks?She wants a bigger house, more west of the city. She wants another kid too. "This was never my forever home". We got a little inheritance recently, so I think she wants to put it into something for our future. We've been here for 3 years now. My student loan payments will be done in less than 2 years now and our credit is amazing. I think she sees the writing on the wall right now and wants to jump on it. I'm pretty indifferent about it, but I do like how she's trying to convince me, by trying to get a house close to a golf course. :lol:
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 25, 2020, 12:08:20 PM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 25, 2020, 12:13:50 PM
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Post by: Cire on June 25, 2020, 12:23:53 PM
We checked out a few houses over by Falcon ridge recently. I wasn't impressed with how much house you get for the cost. This will be at least a year process, hopefully.Joco is insane and has been since the recovery for anything less than 10 years old
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Post by: ben ji on June 25, 2020, 02:16:53 PM
for what reasons wacks?She wants a bigger house, more west of the city. She wants another kid too. "This was never my forever home". We got a little inheritance recently, so I think she wants to put it into something for our future. We've been here for 3 years now. My student loan payments will be done in less than 2 years now and our credit is amazing. I think she sees the writing on the wall right now and wants to jump on it. I'm pretty indifferent about it, but I do like how she's trying to convince me, by trying to get a house close to a golf course. :lol:
One of my friends wife used this same tactic to convince him to move out to falcon valley/ridge 3 years ago. I think he has played the course a total of 4 times.....When you inevitably give in to her demands and move out there make sure she knows that you are agreeing to the move on the condition that you get to play the course once a month no questions asked.
Post by: ben ji on June 25, 2020, 02:17:19 PM
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Post by: 8manpick on June 25, 2020, 02:22:10 PM
Agreed. I'm the moving guy that everybody calls to help. So the only fortunate thing about it will be, everybody and their dog owes me. I've been helping her parents move out of their place in Shawnee for over the last month. They have two storage units and a new house that we've been moving all this stuff into. Craziness.DLew has a good reference on movers from his recent endeavor
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 25, 2020, 02:26:07 PM
for what reasons wacks?She wants a bigger house, more west of the city. She wants another kid too. "This was never my forever home". We got a little inheritance recently, so I think she wants to put it into something for our future. We've been here for 3 years now. My student loan payments will be done in less than 2 years now and our credit is amazing. I think she sees the writing on the wall right now and wants to jump on it. I'm pretty indifferent about it, but I do like how she's trying to convince me, by trying to get a house close to a golf course. :lol:
One of my friends wife used this same tactic to convince him to move out to falcon valley/ridge 3 years ago. I think he has played the course a total of 4 times.....When you inevitably give in to her demands and move out there make sure she knows that you are agreeing to the move on the condition that you get to play the course once a month no questions asked.
Also be sure to extend a golf invite to your good bud ben ji(https://media.tenor.com/images/99b082a6109b6b27d43d6f91a31e1385/tenor.gif)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 25, 2020, 02:27:12 PM
Both of my moms houses are on a golf course. Highly recommend.:thumbs:
:Wha:Agreed. I'm the moving guy that everybody calls to help. So the only fortunate thing about it will be, everybody and their dog owes me. I've been helping her parents move out of their place in Shawnee for over the last month. They have two storage units and a new house that we've been moving all this stuff into. Craziness.DLew has a good reference on movers from his recent endeavor
Post by: DQ12 on June 25, 2020, 02:32:07 PM
https://www.kingdommoverskc.com/DLew has a good reference on movers from his recent endeavor:Wha:
Post by: michigancat on June 25, 2020, 02:38:58 PM
https://www.kingdommoverskc.com/DLew has a good reference on movers from his recent endeavor:Wha:
ugh, gross (I am biased against businesses using christianity as a selling point)
Post by: 8manpick on June 25, 2020, 02:39:22 PM
Chiefs Kingdom?https://www.kingdommoverskc.com/DLew has a good reference on movers from his recent endeavor:Wha:
ugh, gross (I am biased against businesses using christianity as a selling point)
Post by: DQ12 on June 25, 2020, 02:40:38 PM
That would be my presumption without looking at the website and solely relying on the name and the google reviews and then calling the number.Chiefs Kingdom?https://www.kingdommoverskc.com/DLew has a good reference on movers from his recent endeavor:Wha:
ugh, gross (I am biased against businesses using christianity as a selling point)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 25, 2020, 02:41:42 PM
Post by: michigancat on June 25, 2020, 02:46:52 PM
That would be my presumption without looking at the website and solely relying on the name and the google reviews and then calling the number.Chiefs Kingdom?https://www.kingdommoverskc.com/DLew has a good reference on movers from his recent endeavor:Wha:
ugh, gross (I am biased against businesses using christianity as a selling point)
I clicked your link!
Quote
Kansas City Moving Company
that serves God & people! Welcome to Kingdom Movers and More official web page. We have a combined 17 years experience and have built a hardworking team of guys who enjoy serving people like you! If you have any pods, storages, offices, homes etc. that needs unloading or loading we would love to serve You! We have tools, supplies, and equipment necessary for your moving needs. We here at Kingdom Movers and More are strong believers and followers of Christ and will make sure your move goes as safely and smoothly as possible. No nonsense such as smoking, drinking, profanity, disrespect or vulgar T-shirts etc... We are hardworking men who get the job done right the first time and leave you with a smile and a prayer when we're finished! Our goal is to make your moving experience fun and enjoyable. Kingdom Movers and More offers more than just moving, we are now offering our professional cleaning services as well. No matter how big or small the move is that you need, Kingdom Movers and More can facilitate your needs. We guarantee to meet or beat any reasonable offers from our competitors. Just give us a call!
:Yuck:
Post by: DQ12 on June 25, 2020, 02:48:02 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on June 25, 2020, 02:48:17 PM
NopeChiefs Kingdom?https://www.kingdommoverskc.com/DLew has a good reference on movers from his recent endeavor:Wha:
ugh, gross (I am biased against businesses using christianity as a selling point)
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Post by: michigancat on June 25, 2020, 02:50:01 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on June 25, 2020, 02:57:11 PM
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Post by: michigancat on June 25, 2020, 02:59:33 PM
You're missing nothing. They're marketing their faith.
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No, I feel like I'm missing an inside joke with DQ and his pals!
Post by: DaBigTrain on June 25, 2020, 03:00:35 PM
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Post by: DQ12 on June 25, 2020, 03:24:05 PM
on the bright side, they agreed to fix the hole they put in the wall of my old apartment, and we all shared a nice prayer in our dining room after the move was completed roughly 5 hours after it was scheduled to begin (i had very little to move). they asked me to write them a good review and i politely declined.
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Post by: michigancat on June 25, 2020, 04:21:19 PM
ok fine we'll stop joshing. here's the cliff's: it was a nightmare experience -- they were 2.5 hours late, and things got worse. apparently they double booked their actual movers, so a ~25 year old man and his wife were the ones to move me. kind of weird kicking your feet up and watching a lady haul crap out of my apartment, but not weird enough to stop kicking my feet up. at one point, they asked me to help them when they tried to lower my couch down about 4 stories via a pully system (they couldn't figure out how else to get it down), but then had second thoughts because they weren't sure it was safe. i didn't look at their website until halfway through the move to see whether they actually professed to be professional movers, which is when I noticed "OH, THAT'S what kingdom stands for."
on the bright side, they agreed to fix the hole they put in the wall of my old apartment, and we all shared a nice prayer in our dining room after the move was completed roughly 5 hours after it was scheduled to begin (i had very little to move). they asked me to write them a good review and i politely declined.
why in the wide world of sports would you recommend these heathens to our friend wackycat?
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Post by: steve dave on June 26, 2020, 07:15:42 AM
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Post by: Tobias on June 26, 2020, 07:28:19 AM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 26, 2020, 08:40:04 AM
I hired some guy to power wash and stain my deck. His employees appeared to be mostly meth addicts but who am I to judge, they did a bang up job. Checked him out on Facebook after hiring him.:lol:
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Post by: nicname on June 27, 2020, 01:18:07 PM
Post by: 8manpick on June 27, 2020, 01:22:29 PM
Any gE currently or formerly live in college hill in Wichita? I love the place and would like to buy a house there.My mom grew up there about a block North of the Methodist Church
Post by: steve dave on June 27, 2020, 01:23:21 PM
Any gE currently or formerly live in college hill in Wichita? I love the place and would like to buy a house there.Wife’s family lives there
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Post by: nicname on June 27, 2020, 01:27:13 PM
Any gE currently or formerly live in college hill in Wichita? I love the place and would like to buy a house there.Wife’s family lives there
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I love it. It may be the perfect neighborhood
Post by: 8manpick on June 27, 2020, 01:45:45 PM
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 28, 2020, 12:30:03 AM
Just arranged to have all of the windows and doors replaced at our place. Holy eff....do they make windows and doors out of gold?
I just got a couple of estimates for new windows in my crib. One guy was $8400 and the other was $6200. This is for only 11 windows. :blindfold:
I can help you with this. DM me if you're still looking.
Post by: DQ12 on June 29, 2020, 12:28:04 PM
8man made me do itok fine we'll stop joshing. here's the cliff's: it was a nightmare experience -- they were 2.5 hours late, and things got worse. apparently they double booked their actual movers, so a ~25 year old man and his wife were the ones to move me. kind of weird kicking your feet up and watching a lady haul crap out of my apartment, but not weird enough to stop kicking my feet up. at one point, they asked me to help them when they tried to lower my couch down about 4 stories via a pully system (they couldn't figure out how else to get it down), but then had second thoughts because they weren't sure it was safe. i didn't look at their website until halfway through the move to see whether they actually professed to be professional movers, which is when I noticed "OH, THAT'S what kingdom stands for."
on the bright side, they agreed to fix the hole they put in the wall of my old apartment, and we all shared a nice prayer in our dining room after the move was completed roughly 5 hours after it was scheduled to begin (i had very little to move). they asked me to write them a good review and i politely declined.
why in the wide world of sports would you recommend these heathens to our friend wackycat?
Post by: 8manpick on June 29, 2020, 02:18:00 PM
We wouldn’t have let him go through with it! It’s a pretty great story though, now that all of DLew’s stuff has been safely and spiritually moved8man made me do itok fine we'll stop joshing. here's the cliff's: it was a nightmare experience -- they were 2.5 hours late, and things got worse. apparently they double booked their actual movers, so a ~25 year old man and his wife were the ones to move me. kind of weird kicking your feet up and watching a lady haul crap out of my apartment, but not weird enough to stop kicking my feet up. at one point, they asked me to help them when they tried to lower my couch down about 4 stories via a pully system (they couldn't figure out how else to get it down), but then had second thoughts because they weren't sure it was safe. i didn't look at their website until halfway through the move to see whether they actually professed to be professional movers, which is when I noticed "OH, THAT'S what kingdom stands for."
on the bright side, they agreed to fix the hole they put in the wall of my old apartment, and we all shared a nice prayer in our dining room after the move was completed roughly 5 hours after it was scheduled to begin (i had very little to move). they asked me to write them a good review and i politely declined.
why in the wide world of sports would you recommend these heathens to our friend wackycat?
Post by: TheHamburglar on June 29, 2020, 11:33:09 PM
Post by: DQ12 on June 30, 2020, 09:53:25 AM
Changed the toilet handle/bar. The handle flushes much easier than the last. Now when I flush I push too hard and the bar flies up and hits the tank lid. Sounds like I won the sledgehammer Test You Strength game at the fair every time I go to the bathroom.Maybe you can find a happy medium between what you got now vs. what you had vis a vis where you're clipping the chain.
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Post by: Kat Kid on July 20, 2020, 12:27:29 AM
So with this eviction and extra $600 unemployment benefit running out in the next 2 weeks what do we think? Buyers market coming soon?
no
Post by: 'taterblast on July 20, 2020, 08:11:21 AM
I hired some guy to power wash and stain my deck. His employees appeared to be mostly meth addicts but who am I to judge, they did a bang up job. Checked him out on Facebook after hiring him.
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I missed this - just incredible :lol:
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Post by: Cire on December 15, 2020, 08:21:13 AM
got a new one, when they pulled out the old noticed the sheetrock was damaged from a drip leak from the cold water intake that only happened when it was running.
completely un noticeable. god damn it.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on December 15, 2020, 09:00:22 AM
Holy crap
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that doesn't seem right. is that right?
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on December 15, 2020, 09:33:50 AM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on December 15, 2020, 09:34:51 AM
Washing machine crapped out.drywall is cheap, just hope it didn't damage your floors and subflooring
got a new one, when they pulled out the old noticed the sheetrock was damaged from a drip leak from the cold water intake that only happened when it was running.
completely un noticeable. god damn it.
Post by: steve dave on December 15, 2020, 09:52:03 AM
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Post by: Dr Rick Daris on December 15, 2020, 09:54:22 AM
that screenshot is from the cu I did my refi at for 2.875% earlier this year. just emailed my guy telling him to order me another round.
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send me that guys info please and tia and all of that
Post by: steve dave on December 15, 2020, 10:18:33 AM
that screenshot is from the cu I did my refi at for 2.875% earlier this year. just emailed my guy telling him to order me another round.
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send me that guys info please and tia and all of that
local NE credit union unfortunately :-(
Post by: IPA4Me on December 15, 2020, 11:08:42 AM
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Post by: ben ji on December 15, 2020, 03:12:03 PM
Speaking of home buying. Just had our offer accepted on a horse hobby farm. 19 acres. 7 paddocks. Two run-ins. Big effin cat barn. Old ass farm house.
Nice, does it come pre-stocked with cats are do you have to bring in your own?
Post by: DQ12 on December 15, 2020, 03:27:11 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on December 15, 2020, 03:28:44 PM
We saw a couple of barn cats that will probably be gifted to us and we're bringing three of our own as well. They also agreed to let us have the dozen or so chickens. Hobby farm well underway.Speaking of home buying. Just had our offer accepted on a horse hobby farm. 19 acres. 7 paddocks. Two run-ins. Big effin cat barn. Old ass farm house.
Nice, does it come pre-stocked with cats are do you have to bring in your own?
Post by: IPA4Me on December 15, 2020, 03:29:32 PM
thinking about getting into this refi game. where do i start? who do i talk to? i want a sexy new interest rate in the 1s.Around here, local credit unions have the best rates.
Post by: Kat Kid on July 14, 2021, 02:24:09 PM
Post by: sys on July 14, 2021, 03:10:54 PM
This nbd?
correct.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 14, 2021, 03:43:33 PM
I pulled out a bush/tree/weed that was near the slab for my A/C and there was an enormous amount of ants there. They don’t look like termites. I am going to dig out the rest of the stump and then spray around the outside of the house/that area extra spray. This nbd?NBD
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YepThis nbd?
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Post by: schreds21 on August 17, 2021, 07:38:13 PM
I could not imagine paying 12%.
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Post by: KST8FAN on August 19, 2021, 08:31:48 PM
:sdeek:Bought our house in 1990... 30 year at 11ish pct. Rode the refinance train all the way down.
I could not imagine paying 12%.
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my hearing: BASICALLY JUST rough ridin' RETIRE ON THIS
Post by: wetwillie on August 19, 2021, 09:32:02 PM
Post by: ben ji on August 19, 2021, 10:27:04 PM
I have a 15 yr at 2.875% right now with a lot of equity in this place and a lot of smart people are telling me to re-fi on a 30 and take ALL of the equity out and do something with it because inflation is obviously going to be around 2.875% anyway. And those are all true things that make me want to do it. THOUGHTS!?I recently started a new job and on a zoom call today our CEO (old KC money) basically said this.
Exact words were "Inflation is coming so I refinanced all my real estate at 2.whatever this summer but this is not financial advice, just my opinion"
Post by: Justwin on August 19, 2021, 10:34:07 PM
I have a 15 yr at 2.875% right now with a lot of equity in this place and a lot of smart people are telling me to re-fi on a 30 and take ALL of the equity out and do something with it because inflation is obviously going to be around 2.875% anyway. And those are all true things that make me want to do it. THOUGHTS!?
Whatever you do, you should not be in a 15-year mortgage at 2.875%. You can easily refinance to a new 15-year mortgage at 2.000% or to a 10-year at 1.875%. A straight 30-year mortgage on a refinance is 2.625%.
These rates are from AIMLoan.com. I've refinanced twice with them in the last couple years.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on August 20, 2021, 07:37:41 AM
I have a 15 yr at 2.875% right now with a lot of equity in this place and a lot of smart people are telling me to re-fi on a 30 and take ALL of the equity out and do something with it because inflation is obviously going to be around 2.875% anyway. And those are all true things that make me want to do it. THOUGHTS!?Yes, same question. 4 years into 15 year loan with work we’ve done to this house probably have $120-140k in equity. Interest rate from 2018 loan 3.375. But am also thinking of selling this ole gal for something bigger within next year.
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Post by: catastrophe on August 20, 2021, 12:41:21 PM
I have a 15 yr at 2.875% right now with a lot of equity in this place and a lot of smart people are telling me to re-fi on a 30 and take ALL of the equity out and do something with it because inflation is obviously going to be around 2.875% anyway. And those are all true things that make me want to do it. THOUGHTS!?I am in the middle of doing exactly this. In Texas you can’t cash out more than 80% of the value, but it’s still a great way to take advantage of both built up equity and a booming market.
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Post by: steve dave on August 20, 2021, 01:26:30 PM
15/2.75% here and planning to pay off within three years. is it worth refinancing?No
Post by: catastrophe on August 20, 2021, 01:31:54 PM
I will say I’ve gotten two formal quotes for cash out refinancing and both times Chase sent me an overnight letter with a zero closing cost offer to refinance. So you could see about a cash out if you’re interested in the money and if not you might be able to refinance for no costs anyway.15/2.75% here and planning to pay off within three years. is it worth refinancing?No
Post by: CNS on August 20, 2021, 01:48:57 PM
Check local and/or HOA dog and animal ordinances. Look for bans on aggressive breeds.
Not sure if this is still a thing or not, but 10 years ago, I had a neighbor who told me they had a hard time getting homeowners insurance because they owned a pitbull.
Post by: nicname on August 20, 2021, 01:57:49 PM
Check local and/or HOA dog and animal ordinances. Look for bans on aggressive breeds.
Not sure if this is still a thing or not, but 10 years ago, I had a neighbor who told me they had a hard time getting homeowners insurance because they owned a pitbull.
Yes.
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Had anyone ever fsbo? After using realtors three different times I honestly feel like they are useless
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on August 20, 2021, 06:47:55 PM
Use a lawyer or did you have buyers agent send all docs?Had anyone ever fsbo? After using realtors three different times I honestly feel like they are useless
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Post by: steve dave on August 20, 2021, 07:16:19 PM
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Post by: DaBigTrain on August 20, 2021, 07:40:02 PM
Vacation home? Invest? Mildly used lambo?Bitcoin obviously
Post by: yoga-like_abana on August 20, 2021, 07:47:14 PM
Vacation home? Invest? Mildly used lambo?Hookers and blow
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Vacation home? Invest? Mildly used lambo?Bitcoin obviously
I'm overweight ADA, BTC, and ETH already.
Post by: DaBigTrain on August 20, 2021, 08:12:22 PM
Oh, well then lambo obviVacation home? Invest? Mildly used lambo?Bitcoin obviously
I'm overweight ADA, BTC, and ETH already.
Post by: wetwillie on August 20, 2021, 08:27:30 PM
Vacation home? Invest? Mildly used lambo?Bitcoin obviously
I'm overweight ADA, BTC, and ETH already.
You need some dvpn
Post by: ben ji on August 21, 2021, 08:13:24 AM
I have never had any issues with GEICO or Farmers but I had a cousin who was an independent agent get me some home insurance then a year later the company sent me a letter that I couldn't renew because I had a dangerous dogCheck local and/or HOA dog and animal ordinances. Look for bans on aggressive breeds.
Not sure if this is still a thing or not, but 10 years ago, I had a neighbor who told me they had a hard time getting homeowners insurance because they owned a pitbull.
Yes.
I have never listed lady's breed as a pit and have always been curious on how they knew anything about my dog.
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Oh, well then lambo obviVacation home? Invest? Mildly used lambo?Bitcoin obviously
I'm overweight ADA, BTC, and ETH already.
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Lamborghini. Hahahahahaa this is super random but does anyone own a Lamborghini?? My son... birthday is in November and I was wondering if someone would be generous enough to take him for a ride around the block?. The kid would lose his mind! Thanks!
SD- make the kids dream on my nextdoor app come true!
Tom
Post by: yoga-like_abana on August 21, 2021, 02:32:44 PM
Some do an exterior survey of the home so if she was outside at the time that’s probably why. Biggest company that tends to exclude and puts limits on liability for animals is AmFamI have never had any issues with GEICO or Farmers but I had a cousin who was an independent agent get me some home insurance then a year later the company sent me a letter that I couldn't renew because I had a dangerous dogCheck local and/or HOA dog and animal ordinances. Look for bans on aggressive breeds.
Not sure if this is still a thing or not, but 10 years ago, I had a neighbor who told me they had a hard time getting homeowners insurance because they owned a pitbull.
Yes.
I have never listed lady's breed as a pit and have always been curious on how they knew anything about my dog.
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Post by: steve dave on August 21, 2021, 04:49:42 PM
Post by: wetwillie on August 21, 2021, 06:49:49 PM
Alright, just initiated a cash out refi through justwin’s place (hat tip for recommendation bro/brodette). We’re getting real liquid here folks.
Why are you taking capital out of a rapidly appreciating asset to put into a rapidly depreciating one?
Post by: steve dave on August 21, 2021, 07:36:23 PM
I mean….are you 100% aware of what the former has been appreciating in? This comment has broken my brain short term I think.Alright, just initiated a cash out refi through justwin’s place (hat tip for recommendation bro/brodette). We’re getting real liquid here folks.
Why are you taking capital out of a rapidly appreciating asset to put into a rapidly depreciating one?
Post by: wetwillie on August 21, 2021, 09:06:58 PM
I mean….are you 100% aware of what the former has been appreciating in? This comment has broken my brain short term I think.Alright, just initiated a cash out refi through justwin’s place (hat tip for recommendation bro/brodette). We’re getting real liquid here folks.
Why are you taking capital out of a rapidly appreciating asset to put into a rapidly depreciating one?
Why not just keep letting it all ride in the real estate
Post by: steve dave on August 21, 2021, 09:11:10 PM
I still own the exact same real estate….I mean….are you 100% aware of what the former has been appreciating in? This comment has broken my brain short term I think.Alright, just initiated a cash out refi through justwin’s place (hat tip for recommendation bro/brodette). We’re getting real liquid here folks.
Why are you taking capital out of a rapidly appreciating asset to put into a rapidly depreciating one?
Why not just keep letting it all ride in the real estate
Post by: wetwillie on August 21, 2021, 09:19:55 PM
I still own the exact same real estate….I mean….are you 100% aware of what the former has been appreciating in? This comment has broken my brain short term I think.Alright, just initiated a cash out refi through justwin’s place (hat tip for recommendation bro/brodette). We’re getting real liquid here folks.
Why are you taking capital out of a rapidly appreciating asset to put into a rapidly depreciating one?
Why not just keep letting it all ride in the real estate
Didn’t you incur more debt to make some of that equity into usd?
Post by: steve dave on August 21, 2021, 09:30:14 PM
I still own the exact same real estate….I mean….are you 100% aware of what the former has been appreciating in? This comment has broken my brain short term I think.Alright, just initiated a cash out refi through justwin’s place (hat tip for recommendation bro/brodette). We’re getting real liquid here folks.
Why are you taking capital out of a rapidly appreciating asset to put into a rapidly depreciating one?
Why not just keep letting it all ride in the real estate
Didn’t you incur more debt to make some of that equity into usd?
yes, debt in usd....which is doing what? and when is it doing that?
Post by: catastrophe on August 22, 2021, 12:02:48 PM
Post by: wetwillie on August 22, 2021, 12:38:24 PM
Post by: DQ12 on August 23, 2021, 10:35:02 AM
fast forward to friday morning -- i'm in OKC for a deposition and Mrs. Dlew gets home from her nightshift job and tells me that the kitchen rug is a little damp and that she thinks it's the fridge. I tell her I'll get in touch with a appliance repair guy -- i do and the earliest they can come is saturday morning. she said there wasn't much water, so she cleaned it up and went to bed to sleep for a few hours, as she does following her last night in a stretch. on friday afternoon during the deposition, i see a text from MDL telling me to call her immediately. turns out the leak got a lot worse while she was sleeping and now there's quite a bit of water on the floor. i told her to cut the water to the house and how to do all that and that i'd take a look when i got home.
anyway, i got home late on Friday night and pulled out the fridge. i told her to crank the water back on to do a little troubleshooting. yep, there's a puncture in the water hose to the fridge. TURN THAT WATER BACK OFF! i do a little internet sleuthing to see if there's a way to shutoff the line just to the fridge, but get the rest of the water back on so we can crap and stuff. the answer is yes, you can turn off the fridge water by rotating the valve to the fridge line clockwise as far as it goes. so i went and found that and turned it counter clockwise as far as it went. time for another test. honey go turn the water on! whoops! water everywhere again. Off! off! i realized the error and spun it the other way as far as it went. let me tell you, MDL was tired of my hairbrained tests at this point, but she agreed to give it a go. it worked! we can crap again! i was the male genitals of the walk in the dlew house friday night.
i had a plan of how to fix the hose on my own but figured i'd just let the pro do it. repair guy came out the next day and fixed it in about 3 minutes, exactly as I would have done. oh well. the $150 charge was penance for brushing off MDL's warning about the fridge noise.
Post by: steve dave on August 23, 2021, 10:37:09 AM
Post by: DQ12 on August 23, 2021, 10:40:00 AM
what a massive success story there. Could have been a lot worse.there's not many feelings better than fixing some home emergency thing, even if the emergency is kind of your fault and you were a massive eff up during the whole thing and only kind of fixed it. walked a little taller all weekend.
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Post by: IPA4Me on August 23, 2021, 11:42:45 AM
Is it normal to be able to have a 10 acre tract for sale in that county? Seems like a lot of counties are zoning in a way that makes it hard to split lots into those sizes anymore.We are a rural county and they want to keep it that way. There are neighborhoods with 1/4-acre tracts. My current neighborhood in same county is 1 to 5 acre lots (mostly 1-2 acres). Infrastructure couldn't support a county full of 1/4-acre tracts and I don't see that changing with the current bubbas running the local government.
Post by: wetwillie on August 23, 2021, 11:47:08 AM
Is it normal to be able to have a 10 acre tract for sale in that county? Seems like a lot of counties are zoning in a way that makes it hard to split lots into those sizes anymore.We are a rural county and they want to keep it that way. There are neighborhoods with 1/4-acre tracts. My current neighborhood in same county is 1 to 5 acre lots (mostly 1-2 acres). Infrastructure couldn't support a county full of 1/4-acre tracts and I don't see that changing with the current bubbas running the local government.
That’s great news for ole IPA4Me
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 23, 2021, 12:02:55 PM
Post by: steve dave on August 23, 2021, 12:04:02 PM
My co-worker had a question regarding staining a deck. They are selling their house. Inspection found the deck stain was peeling and should be re-stained. How much work should they put into it? I see by the book you're supposed to put down a stripper, then clean it, then stain it. Seems like a lot of work. How much of a guilty conscious would they have if they just cleaned it and then stained over the existing? tia
power wash, stain
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 23, 2021, 01:11:42 PM
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 23, 2021, 01:59:57 PM
They should probably just take the cost of having it professionally done off of the sale price.
I was told that was tried first but not accepted due to too low of $$$
Post by: ChiComCat on August 23, 2021, 02:18:07 PM
They should probably just take the cost of having it professionally done off of the sale price.
I was told that was tried first but not accepted due to too low of $$$
Damn, seems like a dumb thing to hold up the sale. I would imagine you could hire a handyman to do it in a day for a few hundred bucks.
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 23, 2021, 02:42:35 PM
They should probably just take the cost of having it professionally done off of the sale price.
I was told that was tried first but not accepted due to too low of $$$
Damn, seems like a dumb thing to hold up the sale. I would imagine you could hire a handyman to do it in a day for a few hundred bucks.
$400 was the quote I was told. I don't think it's holding anything up tho. I think the powerwash + stain option is reasonable from the seller's perspective.
Post by: ChiComCat on August 23, 2021, 02:51:24 PM
They should probably just take the cost of having it professionally done off of the sale price.
I was told that was tried first but not accepted due to too low of $$$
Damn, seems like a dumb thing to hold up the sale. I would imagine you could hire a handyman to do it in a day for a few hundred bucks.
$400 was the quote I was told. I don't think it's holding anything up tho. I think the powerwash + stain option is reasonable from the seller's perspective.
I meant more on the buyer's side. With it being a fairly cheap cosmetic issue, it's strange to me that they wouldn't take the discount. I'd prefer to do that so I could control color/quality.
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 23, 2021, 03:29:54 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on August 23, 2021, 03:36:43 PM
Contract accepted and walking through a loan this afternoon. 10+ prime acres in Spencer County. Nice mix of woods and pasture/farm. 280' of road frontage. 1850' deep.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210823/2dae5959647c2a90cdd817455ca178a2.jpg)Pre-approved because of the insanely high credit score and glorious KSU
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Post by: catastrophe on August 31, 2021, 03:35:41 PM
Fun fact: in this ridiculous housing market we got two offers from lenders that involved separate appraisals. They were done two weeks apart and came out $200,000 different.
Post by: steve dave on September 07, 2021, 02:18:17 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on September 07, 2021, 03:56:48 PM
Site approved for septic. Current house appraised for an ungodly amount. I may sell now and apartment dwell for a year while new place is built.Contract accepted and walking through a loan this afternoon. 10+ prime acres in Spencer County. Nice mix of woods and pasture/farm. 280' of road frontage. 1850' deep.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210823/2dae5959647c2a90cdd817455ca178a2.jpg)Pre-approved because of the insanely high credit score and glorious KSU
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 07, 2021, 04:29:02 PM
Post by: ben ji on September 07, 2021, 05:34:18 PM
Moving twice in a year sounds terrible but otherwise congratsSite approved for septic. Current house appraised for an ungodly amount. I may sell now and apartment dwell for a year while new place is built.Contract accepted and walking through a loan this afternoon. 10+ prime acres in Spencer County. Nice mix of woods and pasture/farm. 280' of road frontage. 1850' deep.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210823/2dae5959647c2a90cdd817455ca178a2.jpg)Pre-approved because of the insanely high credit score and glorious KSU
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Post by: steve dave on September 23, 2021, 12:16:36 PM
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Post by: nicname on September 23, 2021, 03:39:32 PM
https://twitter.com/awealthofcs/status/1435312994762821639
Not sure if explained in Twitter thread, but can someone tell me why homes are all of a sudden (like last 6 months worth like 25% more than they were at the start of the year, and if/when that “bubble” might burst?
Edit: more concerned with the when/if than the why, of course.
Post by: wetwillie on September 23, 2021, 04:08:58 PM
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Post by: steve dave on September 23, 2021, 08:40:24 PM
https://twitter.com/awealthofcs/status/1435312994762821639
Not sure if explained in Twitter thread, but can someone tell me why homes are all of a sudden (like last 6 months worth like 25% more than they were at the start of the year, and if/when that “bubble” might burst?
Edit: more concerned with the when/if than the why, of course.
Only my opinion of course but I don't believe there is a "bubble" and any bursting will be a slow down in the increase in housing prices back to the norm, which I think is happening now. Houses are now at the new floor though.
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Post by: IPA4Me on September 24, 2021, 05:27:48 AM
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Post by: Pete on September 24, 2021, 06:59:30 AM
Closed on my land last Friday. I can't decide on the house. So many choices.
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Post by: steve dave on September 24, 2021, 07:15:55 AM
Post by: catastrophe on September 24, 2021, 08:22:44 AM
Appraised value is kinda meaningless right nowIt’s pretty meaningful in determining what a bank will loan you, presumably because they don’t believe that the price one buyer is willing to pay will necessarily be true for another buyer a couple years down the line.
But otherwise, yeah there is a complete disconnect between what the analytics say the “market” value is versus what hungry buyers are willing to actually pay. See my previous post about two appraisals two weeks apart coming up $200k different for my place.
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 24, 2021, 08:40:29 AM
Supply and demand. Decreased supply due to less new homes being built from material shortage. More demand in the form of institutions buying up single family property in volumes they have not traditionally.
as someone who knew for the past 3 years they were going to be selling their house this year, I had been fist pumping this whole year. As SD said, it slowed down this summer and we missed the peak by a month or two which probably cost us a little.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 24, 2021, 08:47:38 AM
I think as interest rates pop up we won't necessarily see a burst but buying ability by a lot of people will go down. This summer in MHK as well as I'm sure anywhere else was insane. Cash offers day of the home going on the market, realtors giving until X day for all best offers to come in and then homes going for 20% over asking price.https://twitter.com/awealthofcs/status/1435312994762821639
Not sure if explained in Twitter thread, but can someone tell me why homes are all of a sudden (like last 6 months worth like 25% more than they were at the start of the year, and if/when that “bubble” might burst?
Edit: more concerned with the when/if than the why, of course.
Only my opinion of course but I don't believe there is a "bubble" and any bursting will be a slow down in the increase in housing prices back to the norm, which I think is happening now. Houses are now at the new floor though.
Post by: Institutional Control on September 24, 2021, 11:40:56 AM
Post by: Pete on September 24, 2021, 11:44:46 AM
Met my new neighbor the other day. He said he moved here from California so that he could live with other patriots.
Ugh.
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 24, 2021, 12:19:14 PM
Post by: bucket on September 24, 2021, 12:29:10 PM
Met my new neighbor the other day. He said he moved here from California so that he could live with other patriots.
:lol:
Post by: cfbandyman on September 24, 2021, 10:28:37 PM
Met my new neighbor the other day. He said he moved here from California so that he could live with other patriots.
Almost as good as Rogan moving from LA to Austin
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Post by: steve dave on January 13, 2022, 09:14:59 AM
https://twitter.com/lenkiefer/status/1481643472897527809
Post by: catastrophe on January 13, 2022, 09:32:10 AM
Post by: steve dave on January 13, 2022, 10:03:21 AM
Pretty happy with my entry point. Maybe one of two times ever that I felt I timed an investment right.
yes, I somehow nailed it as well. I give all credit to financial podcasts I listen to and my fomo listening to those people take out money at the historic lows.
Post by: catastrophe on January 13, 2022, 10:08:13 AM
Post by: IPA4Me on January 13, 2022, 11:15:54 AM
Post by: steve dave on January 27, 2022, 01:53:22 PM
congrats to all who caught the bottom of this thingLet’s all just keep patting ourselves on the back!
https://twitter.com/lenkiefer/status/1481643472897527809
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Post by: Phil Titola on January 27, 2022, 02:04:50 PM
Post by: DQ12 on January 27, 2022, 02:31:08 PM
Post by: Phil Titola on January 27, 2022, 02:39:19 PM
I have tankless AMA
should I buy one when the time comes? any pain in the ass things about switching over?
Post by: sonofdaxjones on January 27, 2022, 02:54:52 PM
Post by: CHONGS on January 27, 2022, 03:02:28 PM
Post by: Spracne on January 27, 2022, 03:20:29 PM
What brands do you guys have? Rinnai? Navien? Other?
I have Other. Highly recommend.
Post by: wetwillie on January 27, 2022, 03:21:47 PM
Post by: mocat on January 27, 2022, 03:24:42 PM
What brands do you guys have? Rinnai? Navien? Other?
I have Other. Highly recommend.
in my experience, Others are so good that they keep working even after they're dead.
Post by: steve dave on January 27, 2022, 03:24:51 PM
Post by: kstate4life on January 27, 2022, 03:26:34 PM
Interesting fact... Taco Bell runs all of their restaurants on 2 tankless hot water heaters (or so I was told by a plumber).
The above is in our current house, but we are currently doing a new build in WA. Because of the new energy standards we couldn't go tankless, and I would have if we could. We had to install a heat pump tank with a recirculation system. I don't know anything about those, other than it's supposed to save money. I hope it doesn't make me miss our tankless.
Post by: steve dave on January 27, 2022, 03:46:50 PM
Post by: Spracne on January 27, 2022, 03:52:23 PM
Post by: wetwillie on January 27, 2022, 03:57:42 PM
Post by: Kat Kid on January 27, 2022, 04:14:26 PM
Post by: steve dave on January 27, 2022, 04:22:35 PM
All of Taco Bell’s food is just add hot water I thought. So maybe that does add up?Hell yeah, 80 gallons of Taco Bell beef in a sitting
Post by: catastrophe on January 27, 2022, 04:27:16 PM
Get tankless and a circulator otherwise prepare to see a lot of water go down the drain, or take very cold showers to start.Tankless owner here and definitely agree about the circulator (which I really need to get installed). That said I’d honestly go the conventional route unless space is at a premium.
Post by: Phil Titola on January 27, 2022, 05:28:09 PM
Get tankless and a circulator otherwise prepare to see a lot of water go down the drain, or take very cold showers to start.Tankless owner here and definitely agree about the circulator (which I really need to get installed). That said I’d honestly go the conventional route unless space is at a premium.
any reason specifically? Big instant hot water propaganda tells me they last twice as long and more energy efficient.
I also love to cook my own Mexican Pizzas
Post by: catastrophe on January 27, 2022, 06:26:36 PM
All that said I don’t think the difference is dramatic and if you have a tankless plus circulator I doubt you’ll ever wish you chose otherwise unless it goes haywire or something.
We’re crammed in my house as is so tank just isn’t an option.
Post by: steve dave on January 27, 2022, 08:09:25 PM
Post by: steve dave on January 27, 2022, 08:11:36 PM
Post by: slackcat on January 27, 2022, 08:36:50 PM
Post by: Phil Titola on January 27, 2022, 08:54:31 PM
when nvda reports bad earnings and the entire global financial complex collapses on itself and russia bombs the crap out of us where are you going to get your drinking water? I'll get mine from a 50gl hot water heater in my basement thank you very much. really laughing at you people right now. laughing and laughing and laughing.
Much like the zombie apocalypse, I'm dying first. I appreciate your prepper forethought though. Feel free toaw on my huge biceps for nourishment.
Post by: DQ12 on January 28, 2022, 09:05:37 AM
Post by: Brock Landers on January 28, 2022, 09:20:33 AM
Post by: Fedor on January 28, 2022, 09:35:52 AM
Can tankless be handymanned in or is it better to have a plumber do the installation?As always, it depends on the handyman.
Post by: Spracne on January 28, 2022, 09:58:56 AM
Can tankless be handymanned in or is it better to have a plumber do the installation?
I don't think it's worth it to do yourself. It's a tankless job.
Post by: Brock Landers on January 28, 2022, 10:12:32 AM
Can tankless be handymanned in or is it better to have a plumber do the installation?
I don't think it's worth it to do yourself. It's a tankless job.
Dammit Spracne. My punchline was going to be it's a tankless job but someone's gotta do it.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 28, 2022, 10:21:44 AM
It’s a tankless job but somebody’s gotta do it
plagiarism at it's finest
Post by: Phil Titola on January 28, 2022, 10:24:34 AM
Post by: IPA4Me on January 28, 2022, 10:37:33 AM
My house is all electric and I love my 80 gal tank filled with 150F piping hot water 24/7. Used to keep it at 125F but no kids left at home to worry about scalding.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 28, 2022, 10:39:17 AM
Post by: IPA4Me on January 28, 2022, 10:40:52 AM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 28, 2022, 10:42:00 AM
Tankless will not work without electricity. Neither will a tank with a spark or direct ignition. Has to be a standing pilot to work without electricity.Exactly what I've got baby :gocho:
Post by: CHONGS on February 09, 2022, 07:12:19 PM
Post by: slackcat on February 09, 2022, 07:19:47 PM
A goddamn squirrel (I think) fell down the chimney. It's going to be an ordeal getting it out.
Do you have access from the bottom/fireplace? If so just fashion a hook on the cleaning sticks and reach up and hook it.
Post by: CHONGS on February 09, 2022, 07:21:43 PM
Post by: Kat Kid on February 09, 2022, 07:22:07 PM
A goddamn squirrel (I think) fell down the chimney. It's going to be an ordeal getting it out.
put a battle cat in there to flush it out and another battle cat to capture when it escapes.
could also potentially use a child.
Post by: CHONGS on February 09, 2022, 07:23:31 PM
Post by: CHONGS on February 09, 2022, 07:28:23 PM
Yeah it's cobwebby.
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Post by: catastrophe on February 09, 2022, 08:30:49 PM
Post by: Phil Titola on February 09, 2022, 08:37:02 PM
anybody have a tankless water heater? Mine hasn't went out but preparing for if it does due to it's age, if I want to go tankless next time.
Jinxed myself. Popped a leak. Luckily I have water sensors everywhere and got alerted immediately. going traditional so I can withstand a global apocalypse with my 40 gallons of fresh h2o storage.
Post by: Kat Kid on February 09, 2022, 08:38:12 PM
Post by: ben ji on February 09, 2022, 09:09:03 PM
If not just keep the flue closed and eventually the smell will pass.
Post by: slackcat on February 09, 2022, 09:45:31 PM
Post by: catastrophe on February 09, 2022, 10:01:49 PM
I actually just had to replace our tankless as well. It had a pretty good run for never being serviced/maintained which I also learned is something you’re supposed to do.anybody have a tankless water heater? Mine hasn't went out but preparing for if it does due to it's age, if I want to go tankless next time.
Jinxed myself. Popped a leak. Luckily I have water sensors everywhere and got alerted immediately. going traditional so I can withstand a global apocalypse with my 40 gallons of fresh h2o storage.
Post by: DQ12 on February 09, 2022, 11:04:08 PM
cat/kid:eek:
Post by: slackcat on February 10, 2022, 07:13:18 AM
Post by: ben ji on February 10, 2022, 07:53:33 AM
I actually just had to replace our tankless as well. It had a pretty good run for never being serviced/maintained which I also learned is something you’re supposed to do.anybody have a tankless water heater? Mine hasn't went out but preparing for if it does due to it's age, if I want to go tankless next time.
Jinxed myself. Popped a leak. Luckily I have water sensors everywhere and got alerted immediately. going traditional so I can withstand a global apocalypse with my 40 gallons of fresh h2o storage.
What is supposed to be maintained on a water heater? I dont think I have touched mine since I moved in 10 years ago...I guess maybe I have brushed up against it while changing the furnace heater but I have definitely not done any maintenance.
Post by: catastrophe on February 10, 2022, 08:44:06 AM
I actually just had to replace our tankless as well. It had a pretty good run for never being serviced/maintained which I also learned is something you’re supposed to do.anybody have a tankless water heater? Mine hasn't went out but preparing for if it does due to it's age, if I want to go tankless next time.
Jinxed myself. Popped a leak. Luckily I have water sensors everywhere and got alerted immediately. going traditional so I can withstand a global apocalypse with my 40 gallons of fresh h2o storage.
What is supposed to be maintained on a water heater? I dont think I have touched mine since I moved in 10 years ago...I guess maybe I have brushed up against it while changing the furnace heater but I have definitely not done any maintenance.
I didn’t ask that many questions but I think either the heating element or the hot water line coming out of the heater can build up a bunch of deposits. Ours ended up leaking into the heater itself which broke it for good.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 10, 2022, 09:53:06 AM
Post by: Institutional Control on February 10, 2022, 10:05:16 AM
Post by: Phil Titola on February 10, 2022, 10:07:13 AM
Post by: IPA4Me on February 10, 2022, 10:20:46 AM
Seems the maintenance is a bigger deal on tankless vs tank based on my expert googling.Correct.
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Post by: CHONGS on February 11, 2022, 02:36:18 PM
Post by: CHONGS on February 11, 2022, 02:38:16 PM
Post by: chum1 on February 11, 2022, 02:39:18 PM
Post by: Kat Kid on February 11, 2022, 02:39:28 PM
Well, just had chimney squirrel running around my living room. Got his ass outside and all is well.Win-Win
Post by: kim carnes on February 11, 2022, 02:39:41 PM
Post by: CHONGS on February 11, 2022, 02:49:52 PM
CHONGS and his side of the mountain crap.
Post by: star seed 7 on February 11, 2022, 02:51:28 PM
Post by: CHONGS on February 11, 2022, 02:59:27 PM
I've always had a feeling that CHONGS was a master baiterI knew all that practice would pay off someday. Take that Dad!
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 11, 2022, 03:57:24 PM
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Post by: ben ji on February 11, 2022, 04:47:10 PM
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 11, 2022, 04:48:27 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2e0r9IHKck
Post by: ben ji on February 11, 2022, 05:00:24 PM
I pictured this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2e0r9IHKck
Excellent execution by all involved but the MVP is the sweeper at the bottom of the stairs.
Post by: CHONGS on February 11, 2022, 05:33:33 PM
Were you able to get it outside immediately after it fell down the fireplace or was it similar to when the squirrel got loose in Christmas vacation?Oh it ran around (with my big fat 13 year old 14 lbs cat running after it) knocking crap over. Luckily there were only two openings it could go and one was to the back yard.
Post by: sys on February 11, 2022, 07:18:46 PM
Luckily there were only two openings it could go and one was to the back yard.
katdaddy. :nono:
Post by: ben ji on February 11, 2022, 07:20:48 PM
Luckily there were only two openings it could go and one was to the back yard.
katdaddy. :nono:
:lol:
Post by: Kat Kid on February 11, 2022, 08:56:26 PM
LolLuckily there were only two openings it could go and one was to the back yard.
katdaddy. :nono:
Post by: steve dave on February 11, 2022, 09:21:07 PM
Post by: CHONGS on February 11, 2022, 10:39:20 PM
Post by: Phil Titola on February 12, 2022, 09:53:41 AM
I’m picturing the scene from great outdoors but with a squirrel
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So Christmas vacation?
Post by: Phil Titola on February 12, 2022, 09:56:39 AM
Post by: IPA4Me on February 12, 2022, 12:55:25 PM
Alright replaced hot water heater and now washer leaks. What brand of washer dryer do you love? Mieles sound sexy af but after they all Europe small?We've been pleased with this fine washer from Lowe's. Full size though.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Samsung-High-Efficiency-Stackable-Front-Load-Washer-White-ENERGY-STAR/1002890950
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Post by: Tobias on February 12, 2022, 01:14:20 PM
Post by: Trim on February 12, 2022, 01:27:15 PM
https://www.homedepot.com/p/LG-Electronics-27-in-Black-Steel-WashTower-Laundry-Center-with-4-5-cu-ft-Front-Load-Washer-and-7-4-cu-ft-Electric-Dryer-WKEX200HBA/314744262
https://www.homedepot.com/p/LG-Electronics-23-3-cu-ft-French-Door-Smart-Refrigerator-InstaView-Dual-Craft-Ice-PrintProof-Stainless-Counter-Depth-LRFVC2406S/310338070
https://www.homedepot.com/p/LG-Electronics-7-3-cu-ft-Smart-Double-Oven-Electric-Range-Self-Cleaning-Convection-and-Wi-Fi-Enabled-in-Stainless-Steel-LTE4815ST/304993885
https://www.homedepot.com/p/LG-Electronics-2-2-cu-ft-Over-the-Range-Microwave-in-Stainless-Steel-with-Extenda-Vent-and-EasyClean-LMH2235ST/205192744
https://www.bosch-home.com/us/productslist/dishwashers/top-controls/SHPM78Z54N
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Delta-Trinsic-Single-Handle-Pull-Down-Sprayer-Kitchen-Faucet-with-Touch2O-Technology-in-Arctic-Stainless-9159T-AR-DST/203124966
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 12, 2022, 02:22:53 PM
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 12, 2022, 06:32:26 PM
I just like clean clothes and fiance likes using front loader. Front loader it is.Fiancés are replaceable. Top loaders are forever
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Post by: bucket on February 12, 2022, 06:39:45 PM
Anyone else hate front loaders? Top loaders 4 lyfe
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I tried to buy a front loader a couple years ago but the salesmen talked me into a top loader. He said front loaders need repairs frequently. The top loader was cheaper, too.
Post by: slackcat on February 12, 2022, 06:48:20 PM
Post by: steve dave on February 12, 2022, 07:13:34 PM
Post by: schreds21 on February 12, 2022, 07:50:43 PM
Kenmore front loader for the last 10 years, can't kill the bastard. Clean the discharge screen every couple years and that's it, we beat on it like a red-headed stepchild. :gocho:My Kenmore set is 17 years old. Top loader on the washing machine. Put a new transmission in it 3 years ago. Other than that, it is a beast.
Post by: steve dave on February 12, 2022, 07:59:02 PM
Post by: schreds21 on February 12, 2022, 08:06:23 PM
Post by: CHONGS on February 12, 2022, 10:50:17 PM
Post by: slackcat on February 13, 2022, 06:15:06 AM
Post by: Phil Titola on February 13, 2022, 08:03:14 AM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 13, 2022, 08:11:16 AM
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Post by: slackcat on February 13, 2022, 08:23:11 AM
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Post by: DQ12 on February 13, 2022, 09:40:39 AM
Post by: catastrophe on February 13, 2022, 10:33:31 AM
Post by: star seed 7 on February 13, 2022, 10:34:27 AM
Post by: Phil Titola on February 13, 2022, 12:15:20 PM
Our washer dryer space is pretty elite. Front loaders and covered in a cabinet. The works really.
the one I bought was more in a different color and I couldn't for the life of me justify any additional cost for a washer color. Like wtf you hosting parties in your laundry rooms? I guess if you had the ones in your closet?
Post by: IPA4Me on February 13, 2022, 08:15:49 PM
The only thing I really hate about front loaders are what a scam it is to buy the pedestal/storage drawers. Like $200 per appliance or something ridiculous.Ya but happy fiance yada yada
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Post by: Institutional Control on February 14, 2022, 12:22:03 PM
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Post by: IPA4Me on February 14, 2022, 01:22:24 PM
Post by: Institutional Control on February 14, 2022, 01:25:38 PM
You don't unless they're trashy. In that case, you bitch about the landlord not keeping crap clean.
Well, I don't know which of my neighbors are renters but it's a very popular topic on the neighborhood Facebook group.
Post by: wetwillie on February 14, 2022, 05:45:39 PM
Post by: steve dave on February 14, 2022, 05:46:05 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on February 14, 2022, 06:14:13 PM
would never
Would never live under the fascist heel of an hoa? Me neither sd, me neither.
Post by: Spracne on February 14, 2022, 06:50:03 PM
Post by: TheHamburglar on February 14, 2022, 08:40:28 PM
Post by: 8manpick on February 14, 2022, 09:31:16 PM
Yes, gross.would never
Would never live under the fascist heel of an hoa? Me neither sd, me neither.
Post by: nicname on February 14, 2022, 11:07:36 PM
Yes, gross.would never
Would never live under the fascist heel of an hoa? Me neither sd, me neither.
Ive left the land of the free and now live under the iron thumb of the authoritarian HOA rule.
Post by: DQ12 on February 15, 2022, 06:50:35 AM
Post by: Phil Titola on February 15, 2022, 08:29:01 AM
Have to get new flooring. It’s going to be the death of my wife now that she actually has to decide.
:ohno:
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 15, 2022, 08:48:00 AM
Do you have to ask permission before redoing hardwood floors?Yes, gross.would never
Would never live under the fascist heel of an hoa? Me neither sd, me neither.
Ive left the land of the free and now live under the iron thumb of the authoritarian HOA rule.
Post by: cfbandyman on February 15, 2022, 08:54:45 AM
You don't unless they're trashy. In that case, you bitch about the landlord not keeping crap clean.
Well, I don't know which of my neighbors are renters but it's a very popular topic on the neighborhood Facebook group.
That's hilarious to me, I live in a neighborhood with tons of renters and my property values is 50k more now than when I bought it, and some of the more trashy houses are owners.
What a weird world.
Also HOAs can burn in hell.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 15, 2022, 08:56:45 AM
The HOA went towards the pool and basketball court and what not. All HOAs should be more like that
Post by: nicname on February 15, 2022, 09:01:27 AM
Do you have to ask permission before redoing hardwood floors?Yes, gross.would never
Would never live under the fascist heel of an hoa? Me neither sd, me neither.
Ive left the land of the free and now live under the iron thumb of the authoritarian HOA rule.
They are at old house, which we moved from to get away from slummy rentals.
Post by: Phil Titola on February 15, 2022, 09:25:40 AM
HOA in the burbs where their only goal in life is to fulfill dumb rules would drive me insane.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 15, 2022, 09:32:47 AM
Post by: ChiComCat on February 15, 2022, 09:36:37 AM
How many dead people voted for you Phil?
If it's like most HOAs I've seen, quite a few near-death people at least
Post by: star seed 7 on February 15, 2022, 09:37:03 AM
Post by: nicname on February 15, 2022, 10:58:25 AM
Those who trade freedom for security deserve neither!
My neighbor is the on the HOA board. Seems nice, but NOSEY!!!
Post by: Phil Titola on February 15, 2022, 11:05:04 AM
Post by: catastrophe on February 15, 2022, 11:20:20 AM
I lived in an HOA growing up but not like a weird one where they tell you that you can't paint your house a certain color.Really HOAs should just be voluntary. Allows community funded stuff if there is enough support and keeps the gazpacho confined to SD’s neighborhood.
The HOA went towards the pool and basketball court and what not. All HOAs should be more like that
Post by: TheHamburglar on February 15, 2022, 01:14:59 PM
We are a huge HOA of 5!
You’re the shadow president. We know who is really in charge.
Post by: Institutional Control on February 15, 2022, 01:45:28 PM
Post by: bucket on February 15, 2022, 01:50:41 PM
I do love how many of my HOA-loving neighbors have "don't tread on me" flags.
:lol: That could only happen in Texas.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 15, 2022, 02:48:38 PM
I do love how many of my HOA-loving neighbors have "don't tread on me" flags.
move asap
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on February 15, 2022, 03:04:13 PM
Post by: ben ji on February 15, 2022, 03:42:53 PM
Post by: Spracne on February 15, 2022, 04:03:00 PM
I really like those flags and have thought of buying one but I don't want to be associated with "Those people"
Maybe I can interest you in one of these
(https://www.texascrazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dark-stained-gonzales-flag-f.jpg)
Post by: mocat on February 16, 2022, 11:21:25 AM
Post by: star seed 7 on February 16, 2022, 11:24:44 AM
Post by: ben ji on February 16, 2022, 12:06:29 PM
Nah, I like the historical part where each section of a snake is a colony telling the red coats to F off.I really like those flags and have thought of buying one but I don't want to be associated with "Those people"
Maybe I can interest you in one of these
(https://www.texascrazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dark-stained-gonzales-flag-f.jpg)
Post by: Spracne on February 16, 2022, 01:05:39 PM
Nah, I like the historical part where each section of a snake is a colony telling the red coats to F off.I really like those flags and have thought of buying one but I don't want to be associated with "Those people"
Maybe I can interest you in one of these
(https://www.texascrazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dark-stained-gonzales-flag-f.jpg)
This flag has history, as well. Roughly 100% of Texans recognize this flag. Roughly 95% of non-Texans don't recognize this flag.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 16, 2022, 01:06:34 PM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 16, 2022, 01:07:51 PM
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on February 16, 2022, 01:12:37 PM
Also visiting the alamo :zzz: what a disappointment
I don't recall much of my visit.
Post by: Institutional Control on February 16, 2022, 01:13:45 PM
Post by: Institutional Control on February 16, 2022, 01:14:14 PM
Also visiting the alamo :zzz: what a disappointment
You must have missed the tour of the basement.
Post by: Spracne on February 16, 2022, 01:16:03 PM
Never forget the Alamo?
It's not from the Alamo. It's from the Battle of Gonzales.
Post by: DaBigTrain on February 16, 2022, 01:16:22 PM
Also visiting the alamo :zzz: what a disappointment
The Ripley's believe it or not museum across the street on the other hand :excited:
Post by: DaBigTrain on February 16, 2022, 01:17:03 PM
Post by: Phil Titola on February 16, 2022, 01:22:51 PM
Post by: schreds21 on February 16, 2022, 01:23:11 PM
Sounds made upNever forget the Alamo?
It's not from the Alamo. It's from the Battle of Gonzales.
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on February 16, 2022, 01:28:06 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on February 16, 2022, 01:28:25 PM
Also visiting the alamo :zzz: what a disappointment
The Ripley's believe it or not museum across the street on the other hand :excited:
I do remember this.
Post by: TheHamburglar on February 16, 2022, 07:41:59 PM
Mexicans certainly came and took it at the Alamo. They even took Jim Bowie's knife.
At least we eventually got Santa Anna’s leg.
Post by: Kat Kid on February 16, 2022, 08:09:09 PM
Post by: mocat on February 16, 2022, 08:20:00 PM
Post by: CHONGS on February 16, 2022, 08:40:27 PM
also Arwen pretty much quoted it to the ringwraithsNeeeeeerd
Post by: DQ12 on February 17, 2022, 05:55:02 AM
Post by: Institutional Control on February 17, 2022, 07:48:32 AM
I think some college got in trouble for using the COME AND TAKE IT flag last CFB season. Maybe UTSA?
Actually, they took heat for no longer using it.
https://www.texastribune.org/2021/09/14/utsa-come-and-take-it/
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Regents Chair Kevin Eltife said in a statement last week that he was disappointed by UTSA President Taylor Eighmy’s decision to end the six-year tradition, which included unfurling an enormous flag with the slogan across the student section during the fourth quarter of football games and firing a cannon.
“The Board of Regents does not support abandoning traditions and history that mean much to students, alumni, and other Texans,” Eltife said. “I am very disappointed with this decision and will immediately ask our Board to establish policies that ensure that the governing body of the UT System will have the opportunity in the future to be consulted before important university traditions and observances are changed.”
Post by: mocat on February 17, 2022, 08:11:40 AM
Post by: Spracne on February 17, 2022, 01:21:21 PM
Post by: slackcat on February 17, 2022, 03:04:46 PM
Never forget the Alamo?
It's not from the Alamo. It's from the Battle of Gonzales.
Interesting
Post by: steve dave on February 17, 2022, 05:02:21 PM
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Post by: CHONGS on March 20, 2022, 06:21:32 PM
Post by: steve dave on March 26, 2022, 09:01:12 AM
read another good take tweet yesterday about if you are in a loan with a sub 3% apr you are trapped in your home in a good way. which is very true. we went and looked at a bigger house the other day and the cost difference just from current rates v. what we have now (2.175) was almost $500 more a month which is ridiculous. really puts a disincentive on ever leaving while we still have a mortgage payment. it's not like current rates are historically bad, they are actually still relatively low. they just got wildly low there for a minute.
https://twitter.com/alifarhat79/status/1507166460761755651
Post by: TheHamburglar on March 26, 2022, 09:34:24 AM
Post by: cfbandyman on March 26, 2022, 09:50:07 AM
Post by: catastrophe on March 26, 2022, 10:52:29 AM
https://twitter.com/charliebilello/status/1507421101491732484I barely even give a crap about rates and house prices anymore. Inventory has always been the killer at least in my neck of the woods. Every house is just ok and even there it’s like some crazy feeding frenzy. That combined with my inherent laziness means we’ll almost certainly be in our house another 5-10 years or so.
read another good take tweet yesterday about if you are in a loan with a sub 3% apr you are trapped in your home in a good way. which is very true. we went and looked at a bigger house the other day and the cost difference just from current rates v. what we have now (2.175) was almost $500 more a month which is ridiculous. really puts a disincentive on ever leaving while we still have a mortgage payment. it's not like current rates are historically bad, they are actually still relatively low. they just got wildly low there for a minute.
https://twitter.com/alifarhat79/status/1507166460761755651
Post by: yoga-like_abana on March 26, 2022, 11:55:23 AM
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Post by: steve dave on March 28, 2022, 08:12:31 AM
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on March 28, 2022, 09:10:47 AM
our detached garage is constantly tripping the breaker and it's definitely some kind of wiring issue...kinda nervous about what this fix is going to cost. T's and P's would be appreciated tia.No electrician but first cheap and easy thing you could do is pull the breaker for it out of the box and replace with a new one and see if that works.
Post by: star seed 7 on March 28, 2022, 09:39:03 AM
our detached garage is constantly tripping the breaker and it's definitely some kind of wiring issue...kinda nervous about what this fix is going to cost. T's and P's would be appreciated tia.No electrician but first cheap and easy thing you could do is pull the breaker for it out of the box and replace with a new one and see if that works.
Yes, do this
Post by: DQ12 on March 28, 2022, 12:43:37 PM
Post by: pissclams on March 28, 2022, 12:50:38 PM
just be safe and stand in a barrel of water while you are doing it
Post by: DQ12 on March 28, 2022, 12:51:36 PM
Post by: Institutional Control on March 28, 2022, 12:54:12 PM
Post by: cfbandyman on March 28, 2022, 01:10:48 PM
the rubber in my shoes should "ground" (fancy electrician term for "defuse") any electricity
It does the opposite of that and keeps you from being grounded
And yeah you could probably replace it, youtube us good resource into how. Would be the first thing I would do since especially if it's an older breaker they tend to degrade a little over time and prone to trip.
My recommendation, watch a vid on how to do it, buy a non-touch voltage tick (you can get one at home depot or lowes) turn off the main breaker, open the front of the breaker box (should be like a screw or two holding in place) and then uses that voltage tick to verify it's off (there probably exposed metal bus at the back) you can even test that voltage tick in an outlet before you cut power, they general glow and/or chime if there is voltage present. Then unscrew the wire(s) and tug the old breaker out, they usually "rotate" out of their socket, as they clip in on the "inside" side of the breaker and are held on a rail on the outside side. Pop the new one in, reterm the wire, put the cover back on, turn the main on, and should be done.
EDIT:
Also wear some rubberized gloves, even those thick rubber ones for gardening is decent enough to prevent shocks or worse.
If you are uncomfortable though of course don't do it. But it is doable to replace a breaker
Post by: cfbandyman on March 28, 2022, 01:20:41 PM
Youtube it. Super easy.
It def is easy, I'd say 1.5 out of 10 in terms of difficulty, but 9.5/10 in danger if you don't do it right
Post by: steve dave on March 28, 2022, 01:22:08 PM
Post by: DQ12 on March 28, 2022, 01:23:17 PM
Post by: pissclams on March 28, 2022, 01:38:03 PM
Post by: _33 on March 28, 2022, 03:06:43 PM
Post by: steve dave on March 28, 2022, 03:31:39 PM
I want to sell my house and buy a different house. Will the market stop being a huge twerp any time in the next couple years?Probably not where we live. House prices in flyover country are extraordinarily sticky and mortgage rates will continue to climb near term.
Post by: _33 on March 28, 2022, 03:33:35 PM
I want to sell my house and buy a different house. Will the market stop being a huge twerp any time in the next couple years?Probably not where we live. House prices in flyover country are extraordinarily sticky and mortgage rates will continue to climb near term.
So I should just do it now.
Post by: steve dave on March 28, 2022, 03:40:33 PM
Post by: _33 on March 28, 2022, 06:40:20 PM
Sure, at the end of the day the decision to buy a new house shouldn’t be based on what the market may or may not do. It’s not like buying a stock or a mint condition ken Griffey jr. rookie card. You actually live in the house. And the cost to make that transaction v the utility of owning/living there should be your only concerns.
Thanks you Steve Dave. You are very wise and I appreciate your insight.
Post by: Kat Kid on March 28, 2022, 07:04:51 PM
Seriously, I value this community. It is really something.
Post by: DQ12 on March 29, 2022, 07:54:41 PM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 29, 2022, 07:59:19 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on March 29, 2022, 08:25:17 PM
Switched out the breaker without killing myself but the new one is tripping too. :angry:
Worth a try and great job!
Post by: Spracne on March 29, 2022, 08:29:46 PM
Our realtor is my wife’s best friend and I feel bad telling her “no way” every time, knowing it’s already listed over it’s worth, and it will get sold for 50-100K over asking price. I don’t care what they say we can afford, I’m not doing that.
Yeah. When I got preapproved for a mortgage and the bank told me what they were willing to lend me, I was like, "I'm not even going to spend half that."
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 29, 2022, 08:41:16 PM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on March 29, 2022, 08:52:02 PM
Yes, also I’m glad you’re still here dlewSwitched out the breaker without killing myself but the new one is tripping too. :angry:
Worth a try and great job!
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on March 29, 2022, 08:56:19 PM
Our realtor is my wife’s best friend and I feel bad telling her “no way” every time, knowing it’s already listed over it’s worth, and it will get sold for 50-100K over asking price. I don’t care what they say we can afford, I’m not doing that.Realtors are used car salesmen and scentsy dealers rolled into one.
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Post by: catastrophe on March 29, 2022, 09:02:46 PM
Post by: steve dave on March 29, 2022, 09:12:17 PM
The fact that dlew isn’t dead makes me suspect he mumped up switching it out and it’s probably still that breakerYes, also I’m glad you’re still here dlewSwitched out the breaker without killing myself but the new one is tripping too. :angry:
Worth a try and great job!
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Post by: Institutional Control on March 29, 2022, 09:12:34 PM
Switched out the breaker without killing myself but the new one is tripping too. :angry:Did you up the amps on the new breaker?
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Post by: DQ12 on March 29, 2022, 10:06:15 PM
No, the YouTube guy I watched was pretty emphatic about getting the exact same kind of breaker and amps.Switched out the breaker without killing myself but the new one is tripping too. :angry:Did you up the amps on the new breaker?
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Post by: Institutional Control on March 29, 2022, 10:12:36 PM
Meh…No, the YouTube guy I watched was pretty emphatic about getting the exact same kind of breaker and amps.Switched out the breaker without killing myself but the new one is tripping too. :angry:Did you up the amps on the new breaker?
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No choice but to call an electrician now.
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on March 29, 2022, 10:20:54 PM
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Post by: ben ji on March 29, 2022, 10:30:25 PM
I won’t give you the full story on this, but she (realtor) was invested into a great family business before crap got rocky a few years ago and she left & went on her own (to prove a point. Bad mistake). I feel like I’m managing a lot here. I want a forever home for my office, a good school district without leaving the city (Wife wants weird places now for the kid, like Desoto & over paying for BV). She went to a Catholic school & if we aren’t paying for private, she needs a good school district. Meanwhile, I try and preach to her the outlier she married (Eudora grad & 5 years at K-State on a communications degree & an MBA @ Phoenix) & how much we could save avoiding that nonsense & she doesn’t believe it.How old is lil kick ball? Like 2-3? You have another couple of years before you have to worry about schools.
With interest rates going up home prices will come down/stop going up (which is a double edge sword since you already own a home). Worst case scenario you never move and Lil kick ball goes to Shawnee Mission South.
Oh the horror
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 29, 2022, 10:40:19 PM
Post by: XocolateThundarr on March 30, 2022, 09:52:04 AM
No, the YouTube guy I watched was pretty emphatic about getting the exact same kind of breaker and amps.Switched out the breaker without killing myself but the new one is tripping too. :angry:Did you up the amps on the new breaker?
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Do you have a GFCI outlet on the circuit?
Post by: cfbandyman on March 30, 2022, 09:56:28 AM
No, the YouTube guy I watched was pretty emphatic about getting the exact same kind of breaker and amps.Switched out the breaker without killing myself but the new one is tripping too. :angry:Did you up the amps on the new breaker?
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Yeah, that is correct, don't ever do that.
Does it trip like right away, or does it take "time" ie it holds and then trips later.
Post by: cfbandyman on March 30, 2022, 10:03:24 AM
Switched out the breaker without killing myself but the new one is tripping too. :angry:Did you up the amps on the new breaker?
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I mean that's how fires happen but ok
Post by: _33 on March 30, 2022, 02:37:01 PM
Post by: DQ12 on March 30, 2022, 02:43:51 PM
no. i also unplugged everything i could in the garage (i.e. weed wacker charger)...the only things that are eating power in there (when the breaker isn't tripped) are the garage doors (and garage door lights) and two light bulbs (which i turned off).No, the YouTube guy I watched was pretty emphatic about getting the exact same kind of breaker and amps.Switched out the breaker without killing myself but the new one is tripping too. :angry:Did you up the amps on the new breaker?
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Do you have a GFCI outlet on the circuit?
stumped me. one other clue is that one of the outlets looks pretty messed up. i don't really know anything about it, as that must have preexisted our purchase of the home (~2 years ago). based on my extreme electrical knowledge after reading about this sort of thing on the internet for maybe 15 minutes, i suspect the culprits are either (1) grounded (?) wire; (2) short wire; (3) scuffed up outlet (which may also be options (1) or (2)).
i'll keep everyone updated on this developing story after i speak with the electrician man tomorrow morning.
Post by: DQ12 on March 30, 2022, 02:46:48 PM
No, the YouTube guy I watched was pretty emphatic about getting the exact same kind of breaker and amps.Switched out the breaker without killing myself but the new one is tripping too. :angry:Did you up the amps on the new breaker?
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Yeah, that is correct, don't ever do that.
Does it trip like right away, or does it take "time" ie it holds and then trips later.
So the garage breaker intermittently tripped (like maybe once every two months) for a while, but over the last month, it started tripping progressively more often (weeks --> days --> minutes). Over the last week, it started tripping minutes after i flipped it, and eventually, after i messed around with it for a while, it would flip immediately. After I replaced it, and as things are currently ( ;) ), it trips after a few minutes.
After I replaced it lastnight and it stayed good initially, i was ecstatic. When I tested it again a few hours later and learned that it tripped again...I don't know if i've ever been more disappointed about anything in my whole entire stupid life.
Post by: steve dave on March 30, 2022, 02:55:22 PM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on March 30, 2022, 03:00:49 PM
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 30, 2022, 03:01:51 PM
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 30, 2022, 03:02:48 PM
changing out outlets is super pud fyi.
Yep, if I can pull that off without dying or burning the house down anyone can.
Post by: DQ12 on March 30, 2022, 03:09:29 PM
fwiw i've changed out outlets before who do you think you're talking to? but the outlets i changed out were tame and docile. scary garage outlet is a whole other can of worms (worms may be living in it)
Post by: XocolateThundarr on March 30, 2022, 03:36:58 PM
Post by: Spracne on March 30, 2022, 03:40:21 PM
idk fellas, this outlet looks pretty rank and i'm a little afraid to even look at it.
fwiw i've changed out outlets before who do you think you're talking to? but the outlets i changed out were tame and docile. scary garage outlet is a whole other can of worms (worms may be living in it)
Can we get a pic of this rank outlet? If you have a voltmeter, it shouldn't be dangerous.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on March 30, 2022, 03:54:46 PM
Post by: WillieWatanabe on March 30, 2022, 04:22:57 PM
idk fellas, this outlet looks pretty rank and i'm a little afraid to even look at it.
fwiw i've changed out outlets before who do you think you're talking to? but the outlets i changed out were tame and docile. scary garage outlet is a whole other can of worms (worms may be living in it)
Can we get a pic of this rank outlet? If you have a voltmeter, it shouldn't be dangerous.
(https://i.imgur.com/88BJ8I7.jpg)
Post by: CNS on March 30, 2022, 04:47:18 PM
idk fellas, this outlet looks pretty rank and i'm a little afraid to even look at it.
fwiw i've changed out outlets before who do you think you're talking to? but the outlets i changed out were tame and docile. scary garage outlet is a whole other can of worms (worms may be living in it)
Let that ckt stay off, then take the outlet off the circuit(take the pluggie thing out of it's box, disconnect the wires from it's sides, let the wires just kinda sit there pointing into space and not touching each other) then try to flip the breaker again and see if it stays on. If so, change that outlet and don't GAF about how mumped it looks. If that doesn't work, call a guy. It could be a crap ton of things.
Post by: star seed 7 on March 30, 2022, 04:52:17 PM
Post by: DQ12 on March 30, 2022, 04:59:32 PM
Post by: CNS on March 30, 2022, 05:05:32 PM
Post by: Phil Titola on March 30, 2022, 05:10:40 PM
Plumbing I hate. I do basic stuff because I don't want to pay but hate it. Always be leaking!
Post by: catastrophe on March 30, 2022, 06:11:44 PM
Probably a good idea. I try not to mess with water or power. Both are catastrophes waiting to befall you. I can mess up paint and still have a house in the morning.Yes water was my moment of brief triumph before fall. Our house shutoff valve (super old and located outside the house) rusted off so I tried to replace it and successfully turned the water off using the replacement. Then in the process of trying to turn it back on I ended up making it spray water everywhere and calling the city to shut it off until a plumber could fix my screwup.
Post by: CNS on March 30, 2022, 06:23:50 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on March 30, 2022, 07:00:39 PM
Post by: CNS on March 30, 2022, 08:24:34 PM
Post by: cfbandyman on March 30, 2022, 09:08:57 PM
Post by: cfbandyman on March 30, 2022, 09:31:09 PM
No, the YouTube guy I watched was pretty emphatic about getting the exact same kind of breaker and amps.Switched out the breaker without killing myself but the new one is tripping too. :angry:Did you up the amps on the new breaker?
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Yeah, that is correct, don't ever do that.
Does it trip like right away, or does it take "time" ie it holds and then trips later.
So the garage breaker intermittently tripped (like maybe once every two months) for a while, but over the last month, it started tripping progressively more often (weeks --> days --> minutes). Over the last week, it started tripping minutes after i flipped it, and eventually, after i messed around with it for a while, it would flip immediately. After I replaced it, and as things are currently ( ;) ), it trips after a few minutes.
After I replaced it lastnight and it stayed good initially, i was ecstatic. When I tested it again a few hours later and learned that it tripped again...I don't know if i've ever been more disappointed about anything in my whole entire stupid life.
I troubleshoot more or less for a living so this crap gets me excited rather than frustrated but understand when you don't know.
Reason I asked how long is breakers do two major things: overload and instantaneous protections (they have a timed component but that's really more to bridge the gap between the two). Overloads are like too many things plugged in, instantaneous would be a short (grounded). Given how you described it here I'd actually wager it's a conditional ground, ie, the right conditions have to be met, so something like how XcoloteThundarr had with moisture in something, or it could be a wire whose insulation is thin/worn out and as it heats up with current it expands and rubs into metal or a ground wire, or it's in the garage door openers/lights themselves and their operation triggers the short. It could also be that outlet, though it really depends on how it looks, scuffed shouldn't matter, but if it's pushed back or is askew or if it looks like something could get between the prongs that could do it.
I suppose it's hard to know but moisture does seem a likely culprit. I wonder how closely your issues are tied with snow/rain/high humidity days.
Post by: cfbandyman on March 30, 2022, 09:33:06 PM
Post by: DQ12 on March 31, 2022, 06:15:42 AM
I’ll update this thread later today. Who knew electrical stuff got this blog so horned up?
Post by: steve dave on March 31, 2022, 06:39:30 AM
Very tied to rain/snow. When I say “scuffed” I don’t mean like the surface is scratched. I mean the entire thing looks messed up. That outlet ain’t right.We’re all incredibly old now
I’ll update this thread later today. Who knew electrical stuff got this blog so horned up?
Post by: steve dave on March 31, 2022, 08:22:03 AM
https://twitter.com/awealthofcs/status/1509520898696568834
Post by: cfbandyman on March 31, 2022, 08:28:49 AM
Very tied to rain/snow. When I say “scuffed” I don’t mean like the surface is scratched. I mean the entire thing looks messed up. That outlet ain’t right.We’re all incredibly old now
I’ll update this thread later today. Who knew electrical stuff got this blog so horned up?
Yup, the biggest things that get me going now are things like my new garage door, water heater, and dishwasher, all which I had to have replaced over the last year. Makes me feel very old
Though, electrical things should always cause a stir ;)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 31, 2022, 08:29:56 AM
Post by: DQ12 on March 31, 2022, 08:32:18 AM
They think the concrete in the garage (through which the line is run) settled and is messing with the line
Post by: Phil Titola on March 31, 2022, 08:34:08 AM
Post by: Phil Titola on March 31, 2022, 08:34:44 AM
Initial impression is that the line into the garage will need to be replaced and rerun to the house :blindfold:
Is this a tear up a crap ton of wall solution?
Post by: DQ12 on March 31, 2022, 08:35:51 AM
Post by: Kat Kid on March 31, 2022, 08:37:30 AM
Post by: pissclams on March 31, 2022, 08:45:02 AM
Post by: Phil Titola on March 31, 2022, 08:45:39 AM
is private equity ownership included in those ownership percentages?
that 64% came from the census household survey so I'd think not?
Post by: Phil Titola on March 31, 2022, 08:46:36 AM
Very tied to rain/snow. When I say “scuffed” I don’t mean like the surface is scratched. I mean the entire thing looks messed up. That outlet ain’t right.We’re all incredibly old now
I’ll update this thread later today. Who knew electrical stuff got this blog so horned up?
I hate every single thing about home ownership. Condo ownership is as committed as I can get and I still have to deal with too much.
Post by: cfbandyman on March 31, 2022, 09:04:32 AM
I think it may be a tear the crap out of the concrete floor and possibly the yard and patio solution.
can't they hydrovac and properly conduit and run it? Hopefully it isn't that destructive
Post by: DQ12 on March 31, 2022, 09:09:03 AM
They said if they do have to rerun the line it won’t be as destructive as I thought. They’ll just run it through the yard (won’t have to dig through concrete) and into the house around the patio.
Hopefully the plug was the solution, though I’m pissed I didn’t do it. Oh well.
Post by: star seed 7 on March 31, 2022, 09:12:13 AM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on March 31, 2022, 09:25:21 AM
Post by: Tobias on March 31, 2022, 09:27:47 AM
Post by: DQ12 on March 31, 2022, 09:32:59 AM
let us know the final bill so we can all get a good lol :kstategrad:It was only $500 for parts and labor but they apparently used a premium outlet so I think it’s a pretty good deal
Post by: Phil Titola on March 31, 2022, 09:39:47 AM
Post by: star seed 7 on March 31, 2022, 09:40:40 AM
Post by: Phil Titola on March 31, 2022, 09:47:32 AM
Call before you dig, moron
of course no DIY'r does that and would they even flag some electrician's new run? I thought those only flagged the service lines from the utilities?
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 31, 2022, 09:53:16 AM
They replaced the plug and their current working theory is that that was it.
They said if they do have to rerun the line it won’t be as destructive as I thought. They’ll just run it through the yard (won’t have to dig through concrete) and into the house around the patio.
Hopefully the plug was the solution, though I’m pissed I didn’t do it. Oh well.
An important distinction for those following along at home is that DQ12's garage is separate from his house so he has 2 service lines running from the pole, 1 to house and 1 to garage.
Post by: DQ12 on March 31, 2022, 09:59:34 AM
An important distinction for those following along at home is that DQ12's garage is separate from his house so he has 2 service lines running from the pole, 1 to house and 1 to garage.i don't think so. i think the garage line runs to the house
Post by: steve dave on March 31, 2022, 10:05:14 AM
owning your home does not mean completely paid off mortgage.
but the tweet was also about homeowner equity, which does mean difference between home value and what is owed (if anything). people are getting big fat rich on their homes right now.
Post by: star seed 7 on March 31, 2022, 10:11:43 AM
An important distinction for those following along at home is that DQ12's garage is separate from his house so he has 2 service lines running from the pole, 1 to house and 1 to garage.i don't think so. i think the garage line runs to the house
Yeah, I wouldn't listen to anything that guy says.
Post by: XocolateThundarr on March 31, 2022, 10:15:14 AM
let us know the final bill so we can all get a good lol :kstategrad:It was only $500 for parts and labor but they apparently used a premium outlet so I think it’s a pretty good deal
(https://c.tenor.com/q1ph5oY0leoAAAAC/joey-fatone-bend-over.gif)
Post by: DQ12 on March 31, 2022, 10:23:45 AM
what guy? TTHOTUC?An important distinction for those following along at home is that DQ12's garage is separate from his house so he has 2 service lines running from the pole, 1 to house and 1 to garage.i don't think so. i think the garage line runs to the house
Yeah, I wouldn't listen to anything that guy says.
Post by: star seed 7 on March 31, 2022, 10:25:00 AM
what guy? TTHOTUC?An important distinction for those following along at home is that DQ12's garage is separate from his house so he has 2 service lines running from the pole, 1 to house and 1 to garage.i don't think so. i think the garage line runs to the house
Yeah, I wouldn't listen to anything that guy says.
Yes.
Post by: mocat on March 31, 2022, 10:34:46 AM
Post by: DQ12 on March 31, 2022, 10:41:58 AM
i also have a detached garage and the power from the pole goes to the box (?) on the house, and then there is a line running from there over to the garage.yes.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on March 31, 2022, 10:44:26 AM
Post by: cfbandyman on March 31, 2022, 11:01:49 AM
let us know the final bill so we can all get a good lol :kstategrad:It was only $500 for parts and labor but they apparently used a premium outlet so I think it’s a pretty good deal
So that outlet maybe cost $30.
Post by: DQ12 on March 31, 2022, 11:02:59 AM
Post by: Kat Kid on March 31, 2022, 11:13:20 AM
owning your home does not mean completely paid off mortgage.
but the tweet was also about homeowner equity, which does mean difference between home value and what is owed (if anything). people are getting big fat rich on their homes right now.
For sure.
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 31, 2022, 11:29:32 AM
Post by: TheHamburglar on March 31, 2022, 12:52:25 PM
Call before you dig, moron
of course no DIY'r does that and would they even flag some electrician's new run? I thought those only flagged the service lines from the utilities?
I absolutely have called OneCall/call before you dig multiple times.
Post by: CNS on March 31, 2022, 01:04:04 PM
Post by: steve dave on March 31, 2022, 01:05:45 PM
Post by: DQ12 on March 31, 2022, 01:21:50 PM
Post by: Spracne on March 31, 2022, 03:08:40 PM
Post by: DQ12 on March 31, 2022, 03:28:32 PM
I am jonesin' for a pic of this decrepit outlet.it's already been replaced. old one was taken to the city dump this morning.
Post by: Spracne on March 31, 2022, 03:42:37 PM
I am jonesin' for a pic of this decrepit outlet.it's already been replaced. old one was taken to the city dump this morning.
You are ashamed of it, aren't you? I asked for a pic two days ago and you conveniently ignored the request.
Post by: OB_Won on March 31, 2022, 06:14:30 PM
show him yours, and maybe he'll show you hisI am jonesin' for a pic of this decrepit outlet.it's already been replaced. old one was taken to the city dump this morning.
You are ashamed of it, aren't you? I asked for a pic two days ago and you conveniently ignored the request.
Post by: Spracne on March 31, 2022, 06:15:57 PM
show him yours, and maybe he'll show you hisI am jonesin' for a pic of this decrepit outlet.it's already been replaced. old one was taken to the city dump this morning.
You are ashamed of it, aren't you? I asked for a pic two days ago and you conveniently ignored the request.
He's already spoliated the evidence. No point.
Post by: DQ12 on April 01, 2022, 10:37:15 AM
of course i'm ashamed of it. it represents multiple levels of mine own ignorance picture of dorian grey styleI am jonesin' for a pic of this decrepit outlet.it's already been replaced. old one was taken to the city dump this morning.
You are ashamed of it, aren't you? I asked for a pic two days ago and you conveniently ignored the request.
Post by: DQ12 on April 01, 2022, 11:07:18 AM
(https://photos.zillowstatic.com/fp/f41654a3121d85f8107bd1c83cabbc40-cc_ft_768.webp)
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2208-Washington-Blvd-Kansas-City-KS-66102/75726311_zpid/
450k
same price as this:
(https://photos.zillowstatic.com/fp/19bca13e3adcd89693bc32c1f3150e86-cc_ft_768.webp)
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7069-Granada-Ln-Prairie-Village-KS-66208/75612662_zpid/
Post by: nicname on April 01, 2022, 12:08:12 PM
Look at this absolute beauty:
(https://photos.zillowstatic.com/fp/f41654a3121d85f8107bd1c83cabbc40-cc_ft_768.webp)
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2208-Washington-Blvd-Kansas-City-KS-66102/75726311_zpid/
450k
What a marvelous wonder of a home. I bet the neighborhood is steeped in history too.
same price as this:
(https://photos.zillowstatic.com/fp/19bca13e3adcd89693bc32c1f3150e86-cc_ft_768.webp)
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7069-Granada-Ln-Prairie-Village-KS-66208/75612662_zpid/
Loling at “charming” being one of the first several words of the PV house.
Post by: KCFDcat on April 01, 2022, 01:00:27 PM
Post by: catastrophe on April 01, 2022, 01:04:02 PM
Houses in my neighborhood are routinely selling for 200k over asking within 12 hrs of listing. It’s crazy out there guysPeople are starving for houses. Never seen anything like it. Part of me wishes for a recession just so people calm the heck down. Labor market is crazy too.
Post by: mocat on April 01, 2022, 02:06:22 PM
Post by: DQ12 on April 01, 2022, 02:33:46 PM
Houses in my neighborhood are routinely selling for 200k over asking within 12 hrs of listing. It’s crazy out there guysi'm 90% sure this is a joke
but if you're not joking, you're lying.
Post by: KCFDcat on April 01, 2022, 03:43:28 PM
Houses in my neighborhood are routinely selling for 200k over asking within 12 hrs of listing. It’s crazy out there guysi'm 90% sure this is a joke
but if you're not joking, you're lying.
neither a joke, nor a lie. Have looked at 4 houses in the last 2 weeks, in my neighborhood, on the day of listing. 3 of them were already 200 over asking and one was 175.
Post by: KCFDcat on April 01, 2022, 04:15:09 PM
i would have sworn a bunch of dead / retirement home boomers and several years of slowed down immigration would have led to a housing surplus
boomers don't seem to be dying all that much*, and a lot of them refuse to leave their homes for a retirement/nursing home**
* this is purely anecdotal and I'm sure someone will come in here and yell at me about the death rates blah blah blah
** this too is anecdotal and just seems to be what I am noticing in my area
Post by: catastrophe on April 01, 2022, 05:22:16 PM
A house 2 doors down from us sold for more than $100k over asking recently. It’s absolutely an insane market right now. I’m not saying the housing prices don’t reflect fair market, but the crazy low inventory has made FMV skyrocket.Houses in my neighborhood are routinely selling for 200k over asking within 12 hrs of listing. It’s crazy out there guysi'm 90% sure this is a joke
but if you're not joking, you're lying.
neither a joke, nor a lie. Have looked at 4 houses in the last 2 weeks, in my neighborhood, on the day of listing. 3 of them were already 200 over asking and one was 175.
I can’t remember if I shared it here, but in the process of refinancing we got quotes from appraisers that were over $200k apart despite being done within 2 weeks of each other.
Post by: KCFDcat on April 01, 2022, 05:37:36 PM
A house 2 doors down from us sold for more than $100k over asking recently. It’s absolutely an insane market right now. I’m not saying the housing prices don’t reflect fair market, but the crazy low inventory has made FMV skyrocket.Houses in my neighborhood are routinely selling for 200k over asking within 12 hrs of listing. It’s crazy out there guysi'm 90% sure this is a joke
but if you're not joking, you're lying.
neither a joke, nor a lie. Have looked at 4 houses in the last 2 weeks, in my neighborhood, on the day of listing. 3 of them were already 200 over asking and one was 175.
I can’t remember if I shared it here, but in the process of refinancing we got quotes from appraisers that were over $200k apart despite being done within 2 weeks of each other.
yeah it's crazy, I'm glad I'm not in a spot where I NEED to buy a house, but more just looking for more convenience etc.
In my experience appraisals are wildly inaccurate, and it's a shame banks and lenders put such a huge emphasis on them
Post by: CNS on April 01, 2022, 05:51:36 PM
Post by: DQ12 on April 02, 2022, 06:35:58 AM
What part of KC? 200 over asking is insane and I’m still suspicious.Houses in my neighborhood are routinely selling for 200k over asking within 12 hrs of listing. It’s crazy out there guysi'm 90% sure this is a joke
but if you're not joking, you're lying.
neither a joke, nor a lie. Have looked at 4 houses in the last 2 weeks, in my neighborhood, on the day of listing. 3 of them were already 200 over asking and one was 175.
If it’s mission hills or somewhere where 200 equates to 20ish percent then that’s a lot less crazy, but if people are paying 500 or 600 for 300 and 400 llistings, that seems absolutely bananas and hard to believe.
Post by: KCFDcat on April 02, 2022, 07:02:49 AM
What part of KC? 200 over asking is insane and I’m still suspicious.Houses in my neighborhood are routinely selling for 200k over asking within 12 hrs of listing. It’s crazy out there guysi'm 90% sure this is a joke
but if you're not joking, you're lying.
neither a joke, nor a lie. Have looked at 4 houses in the last 2 weeks, in my neighborhood, on the day of listing. 3 of them were already 200 over asking and one was 175.
If it’s mission hills or somewhere where 200 equates to 20ish percent then that’s a lot less crazy, but if people are paying 500 or 600 for 300 and 400 llistings, that seems absolutely bananas and hard to believe.
North Leawood, houses starting usually 8-900
Post by: DQ12 on April 02, 2022, 07:47:47 AM
Yeah that makes more sense. 20-25% over asking is still nuts, but less nuts than >50 percent.What part of KC? 200 over asking is insane and I’m still suspicious.Houses in my neighborhood are routinely selling for 200k over asking within 12 hrs of listing. It’s crazy out there guysi'm 90% sure this is a joke
but if you're not joking, you're lying.
neither a joke, nor a lie. Have looked at 4 houses in the last 2 weeks, in my neighborhood, on the day of listing. 3 of them were already 200 over asking and one was 175.
If it’s mission hills or somewhere where 200 equates to 20ish percent then that’s a lot less crazy, but if people are paying 500 or 600 for 300 and 400 llistings, that seems absolutely bananas and hard to believe.
North Leawood, houses starting usually 8-900
Who knew KCFD was a billionaire??? :eek:
Post by: KCFDcat on April 02, 2022, 08:01:57 AM
Yeah that makes more sense. 20-25% over asking is still nuts, but less nuts than >50 percent.What part of KC? 200 over asking is insane and I’m still suspicious.Houses in my neighborhood are routinely selling for 200k over asking within 12 hrs of listing. It’s crazy out there guysi'm 90% sure this is a joke
but if you're not joking, you're lying.
neither a joke, nor a lie. Have looked at 4 houses in the last 2 weeks, in my neighborhood, on the day of listing. 3 of them were already 200 over asking and one was 175.
If it’s mission hills or somewhere where 200 equates to 20ish percent then that’s a lot less crazy, but if people are paying 500 or 600 for 300 and 400 llistings, that seems absolutely bananas and hard to believe.
North Leawood, houses starting usually 8-900
Who knew KCFD was a billionaire??? :eek:
Lol I’m sure there’s still a few people here that remember that whole story
Post by: mocat on April 02, 2022, 08:53:57 AM
kcfdcat remind me are you still involved with DS?
Post by: KCFDcat on April 02, 2022, 09:43:15 AM
that thread was exhilarating!
kcfdcat remind me are you still involved with DS?
I am not, I sold my portion in 2020
Post by: Phil Titola on April 02, 2022, 11:45:37 AM
Post by: KCFDcat on April 02, 2022, 12:47:21 PM
Post by: pissclams on April 03, 2022, 02:54:52 PM
Post by: Winters on April 03, 2022, 03:42:09 PM
we need a local brewery that will brew me some zimas, them shits are incredibly delicious:love:
Post by: KCFDcat on April 03, 2022, 07:27:04 PM
we need a local brewery that will brew me some zimas, them shits are incredibly delicious
Funny story, one person who originally invested in the brewery did so solely because he thought we could make zima. Imagine his disappointment.
Post by: pissclams on April 03, 2022, 07:59:13 PM
where there’s a will, there’s a way. if not you, then who?we need a local brewery that will brew me some zimas, them shits are incredibly delicious
Funny story, one person who originally invested in the brewery did so solely because he thought we could make zima. Imagine his disappointment.
Post by: cfbandyman on April 11, 2022, 10:48:46 AM
So, while I am still maybe a bit down the road with this (year or so) it is getting closer IMO to do some significant concrete/drainage/landscaping at the ol house and casting around if anyone knows a GC or other home improvement company they like/trust to do significant house work that will have a few disciplines involved.
Looking for a company that can do concrete replacement and/or repair (garage, laundry room, driveway and sideway, patio, all of those or more or less connected). Also looking to get a properly installed and designed outdoor sump system to catch water from the uphill house and move it to the street which is uphill from my house. I also want to take the sump pump I have installed for the crawl space into this new sump pump (I'm pretty sure this has to happen, it's rather small and on the wrong side of the house to take out to the street unless they upsize and find a way to route it all to that sump, which is just not in a good spot for this total solution)
There will also probably be some small electrical (thought I might do it to save some $$, regardless it's work under the house, there is a circuit they or I can tap off of) for the sump system, and some additional plumbing since I'd need the water heater temporarily removed to do that laundry room, and might as well get some dry wall and the hook ups for the washer like actually embedded in the wall instead of routed through pex outside the wall (which is also like 1/3 some crappy particleboard cover).
Thanks in advance for and leads and or advice.
Post by: steve dave on April 11, 2022, 11:13:01 PM
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Post by: Cire on April 12, 2022, 07:25:49 AM
Lamp "popped" in the bedroom.
She went downstairs, circuit was thrown and wouldn't reset.
Probably a bad breaker????
Post by: DQ12 on April 12, 2022, 08:28:26 AM
Wife called.if you need me to come over and replace it let me know
Lamp "popped" in the bedroom.
She went downstairs, circuit was thrown and wouldn't reset.
Probably a bad breaker????
by the way, garage update: the breaker tripped again and electrician came out and said there's probably a short or something with the underground line so they have to dig that up and re run it through my backyard :angry:
Post by: mocat on April 12, 2022, 08:29:19 AM
Post by: cfbandyman on April 12, 2022, 08:54:35 AM
Have you considered moving this water downhill?
Downhill either goes into my backyard, into the house, or into the downhill neighbors, it realistically doesn't go anywhere but into my house/cause me problems, an Trenching to move it around the house would be as a PITA as sumping it out to the street, and would just pass the buck to the downhill neighbor and cause them even more issues than they already have.
My house was very poorly graded. Thanks 1953 siting guys.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on April 12, 2022, 09:21:30 AM
Post by: Cire on April 12, 2022, 09:39:38 AM
Have you considered moving this water downhill?
Downhill either goes into my backyard, into the house, or into the downhill neighbors, it realistically doesn't go anywhere but into my house/cause me problems, an Trenching to move it around the house would be as a PITA as sumping it out to the street, and would just pass the buck to the downhill neighbor and cause them even more issues than they already have.
My house was very poorly graded. Thanks 1953 siting guys.
I'm in the same boat with my back yard. Does not help that my neighbor to the back has a dirt back yard, but at least they've tried.
Post by: Cire on April 12, 2022, 09:40:47 AM
boooooooWife called.if you need me to come over and replace it let me know
Lamp "popped" in the bedroom.
She went downstairs, circuit was thrown and wouldn't reset.
Probably a bad breaker????
by the way, garage update: the breaker tripped again and electrician came out and said there's probably a short or something with the underground line so they have to dig that up and re run it through my backyard :angry:
Thanks for the offer, we have a guy coming out. Hate owning a house.
Post by: Skipper44 on April 12, 2022, 10:44:00 AM
have them run 220 to the garage for EV chargingWife called.if you need me to come over and replace it let me know
Lamp "popped" in the bedroom.
She went downstairs, circuit was thrown and wouldn't reset.
Probably a bad breaker????
by the way, garage update: the breaker tripped again and electrician came out and said there's probably a short or something with the underground line so they have to dig that up and re run it through my backyard :angry:
Post by: cfbandyman on April 12, 2022, 10:45:53 AM
have them run 220 to the garage for EV chargingWife called.if you need me to come over and replace it let me know
Lamp "popped" in the bedroom.
She went downstairs, circuit was thrown and wouldn't reset.
Probably a bad breaker????
by the way, garage update: the breaker tripped again and electrician came out and said there's probably a short or something with the underground line so they have to dig that up and re run it through my backyard :angry:
Might as well
Post by: Skipper44 on April 12, 2022, 11:12:32 AM
Post by: Skipper44 on April 12, 2022, 11:18:02 AM
https://www.evergy.com/ways-to-save/discounts-link/ev-charging (https://www.evergy.com/ways-to-save/discounts-link/ev-charging)
Post by: DQ12 on April 12, 2022, 11:18:24 AM
Dlew, is the powerpole closer to the house or the garage? you may want to consider a line directly to the garage from the pole.Powerpole is closer.. Would this require putting a separate box in the garage?
Post by: Skipper44 on April 12, 2022, 11:50:47 AM
yes, garage would have its own fuse panel. Is the meter located on your house or on the pole?Dlew, is the powerpole closer to the house or the garage? you may want to consider a line directly to the garage from the pole.Powerpole is closer.. Would this require putting a separate box in the garage?
Post by: DQ12 on April 12, 2022, 12:04:57 PM
i think houseyes, garage would have its own fuse panel. Is the meter located on your house or on the pole?Dlew, is the powerpole closer to the house or the garage? you may want to consider a line directly to the garage from the pole.Powerpole is closer.. Would this require putting a separate box in the garage?
Post by: cfbandyman on April 12, 2022, 12:45:05 PM
Have you considered moving this water downhill?
Downhill either goes into my backyard, into the house, or into the downhill neighbors, it realistically doesn't go anywhere but into my house/cause me problems, an Trenching to move it around the house would be as a PITA as sumping it out to the street, and would just pass the buck to the downhill neighbor and cause them even more issues than they already have.
My house was very poorly graded. Thanks 1953 siting guys.
I'm in the same boat with my back yard. Does not help that my neighbor to the back has a dirt back yard, but at least they've tried.
Yeah my neighbors behind me are both find, but my self and really any on my side of the street backyards are pretty barren, my house faces south so the backyard gets very little sun, and everyone has giant ass trees to like nothing grows well in the back, which makes the run off even more noticeable and worse.
Also all the significant run off makes it hard are crap to grow anything anywhere since it just gets swept away. Once I get it managed I will be getting proper sod/grass in to help out as well, it's just a crappy ass situation water wise.
Post by: XocolateThundarr on April 12, 2022, 12:50:22 PM
Post by: Cire on April 12, 2022, 01:18:01 PM
This wind has torn the living crap out of our roof. Going to spend $10k plus to have it replaced in the next few weeks. When the house was originally roofed, they did it in the winter and the shingles never really sealed. It is fairly old and is probably due for replacement, but it still sucks.
Insurance?
Post by: Tobias on April 12, 2022, 01:18:39 PM
Post by: KCFDcat on April 12, 2022, 01:29:07 PM
also Evergy has a $500 rebate for adding the sevice for 240v a charger but you do have to own an EV
https://www.evergy.com/ways-to-save/discounts-link/ev-charging (https://www.evergy.com/ways-to-save/discounts-link/ev-charging)
crap! of course installed mine 8 mos ago :curse:
Post by: Phil Titola on April 12, 2022, 01:57:11 PM
are you the only person in kansas to not have had their roof replaced by insurance in the past two years?
Insurance depreciates your roof now. So only get partial payout even if you have replacement coverage. At least mine does. Farmers.
Post by: ChiComCat on April 12, 2022, 01:58:45 PM
are you the only person in kansas to not have had their roof replaced by insurance in the past two years?
Insurance depreciates your roof now. So only get partial payout even if you have replacement coverage. At least mine does. Farmers.
Mine replaced my 20+ year old roof minus the deductible. My insurance then immediately dropped by the amount of the deductible
Post by: yoga-like_abana on April 12, 2022, 02:01:26 PM
Is your new roof on yet? Because if not I am sure they will pay you the replacement cost after completion.are you the only person in kansas to not have had their roof replaced by insurance in the past two years?
Insurance depreciates your roof now. So only get partial payout even if you have replacement coverage. At least mine does. Farmers.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on April 12, 2022, 02:02:45 PM
Post by: Phil Titola on April 12, 2022, 02:05:08 PM
First check should equal the depreciated amount minus deductible. They hold the replacement until you actually put a new one on.
Oh okay. I hadn't replaced anything ever but when I looked at the policy it had some roof grid in the back. Glad to be wrong!
Post by: Tobias on April 12, 2022, 02:06:56 PM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on April 12, 2022, 02:11:48 PM
Pro tip: If you are planning on staying in that house for quite a while pay the extra out of pocket and put on a UL4 roof.First check should equal the depreciated amount minus deductible. They hold the replacement until you actually put a new one on.
Oh okay. I hadn't replaced anything ever but when I looked at the policy it had some roof grid in the back. Glad to be wrong!
Post by: Phil Titola on April 12, 2022, 02:17:41 PM
Post by: XocolateThundarr on April 12, 2022, 02:52:41 PM
Post by: Cire on April 14, 2022, 07:24:55 AM
boooooooWife called.if you need me to come over and replace it let me know
Lamp "popped" in the bedroom.
She went downstairs, circuit was thrown and wouldn't reset.
Probably a bad breaker????
by the way, garage update: the breaker tripped again and electrician came out and said there's probably a short or something with the underground line so they have to dig that up and re run it through my backyard :angry:
Thanks for the offer, we have a guy coming out. Hate owning a house.
Update
LMAO, "Hey, did you unplug the lamp at your make up table thing?"
"No, I'll go do that"
Flips breaker, power back.
Lamp went bad/shorted out. electricity flowing like the salmon of capistrano again
Post by: steve dave on April 18, 2022, 01:09:08 PM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on April 21, 2022, 02:50:10 PM
Post by: steve dave on April 21, 2022, 03:01:53 PM
https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/21/homes/us-mortgage-rates-april-21/index.htmlhttps://twitter.com/alifarhat79/status/1507166460761755651
Post by: TheHamburglar on April 22, 2022, 08:55:08 AM
https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/21/homes/us-mortgage-rates-april-21/index.htmlhttps://twitter.com/alifarhat79/status/1507166460761755651
:cheers:
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 22, 2022, 09:43:19 AM
It is not going well. And this guy is highly recommended, I called in a favor etc.
It is not a good time for this type of job.
Post by: cfbandyman on April 22, 2022, 09:52:08 AM
They're not wholly awful, but it's always just peak frustration
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 22, 2022, 09:58:43 AM
Dealing with contractors is the worst, I still am trying to find one I feel comfortable with. All of them over promise and under deliver, and take longer to do everything.
They're not wholly awful, but it's always just peak frustration
This guy does a ton of work for one of my really good bros, wants to get a much bigger chunk and also some more from another investor client of mine. this property was supposed to be his "audition" - and he still is not replying to texts.
already 2 weeks behind. At least I haven't given him any $$
Post by: chum1 on April 28, 2022, 08:29:12 AM
https://twitter.com/byHeatherLong/status/1519334552367509509
Post by: CNS on April 28, 2022, 04:44:29 PM
Dealing with contractors is the worst, I still am trying to find one I feel comfortable with. All of them over promise and under deliver, and take longer to do everything.
They're not wholly awful, but it's always just peak frustration
This guy does a ton of work for one of my really good bros, wants to get a much bigger chunk and also some more from another investor client of mine. this property was supposed to be his "audition" - and he still is not replying to texts.
already 2 weeks behind. At least I haven't given him any $$
Construction materials are so mumped right now you guys. I have parts that I ordered last Sept that are still not here and are listed as "Indefinitely backordered". That's from one of the industry leading brands.
I know a guy who ordered dishwashers for some spec houses about a month ago and was told he will be waiting nearly a year.
My in laws ordered a couch last June and still don't have it.
If your gut job comes in less than a 2-3 months behind, you are probably doing good right now.
Post by: passranch on April 28, 2022, 05:33:55 PM
Lol
https://twitter.com/byHeatherLong/status/1519334552367509509
So it's a tear down then?
Post by: catastrophe on April 28, 2022, 06:28:53 PM
Post by: Youngfei on May 17, 2022, 10:56:32 AM
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2022, 07:36:56 PM
https://twitter.com/michaelbatnick/status/1532149494917124096
Post by: michigancat on June 01, 2022, 07:49:09 PM
We’ve reached the top finallyThat's a weird graph lol
https://twitter.com/michaelbatnick/status/1532149494917124096
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2022, 08:16:38 PM
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Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 02, 2022, 09:16:59 AM
I wouldn’t expect it to come down much if at all. But at least the rate of increase appears to have stalled out.
inventory is still sheet
Post by: catastrophe on June 02, 2022, 04:50:45 PM
Inventory has always been my gripe.
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Post by: wetwillie on June 03, 2022, 02:56:06 PM
New driveway quote in April was 27k. They called me back last week to schedule it and told me it went up to 41k. Woof.
We talking just standard stuff or like a radiant heated stamped concrete fancy one?
Post by: bucket on June 03, 2022, 02:59:31 PM
New driveway quote in April was 27k. They called me back last week to schedule it and told me it went up to 41k. Woof.
We talking just standard stuff or like a radiant heated stamped concrete fancy one?
Ya, I was picturing a fully-paved, windy, 1/2 mile drive lined with Italian Cypress.
Post by: pissclams on June 03, 2022, 03:03:39 PM
just bought 4 new toilets and a garbage disposal at Lowes. Really hanging with the contractors is good fun
pavers
Post by: CNS on June 03, 2022, 03:33:15 PM
New driveway quote in April was 27k. They called me back last week to schedule it and told me it went up to 41k. Woof.
Nothing has caused that. Your contractor is just throwing you a number he can't say no to.
I work with concrete weekly and it has gone up $10/CY. Labor is up a couple bucks an hour in the last year, but not since April. Literally, nothing is causing this except that he doesn't want the job for $27k anymore.
Post by: catastrophe on June 03, 2022, 04:21:00 PM
If only we had a source of cheap labor that desperately wants to work and pay taxes in the US.
Post by: KCFDcat on June 03, 2022, 05:41:45 PM
New driveway quote in April was 27k. They called me back last week to schedule it and told me it went up to 41k. Woof.
We talking just standard stuff or like a radiant heated stamped concrete fancy one?
standard concrete driveway.
Post by: KCFDcat on June 03, 2022, 05:44:16 PM
New driveway quote in April was 27k. They called me back last week to schedule it and told me it went up to 41k. Woof.
Nothing has caused that. Your contractor is just throwing you a number he can't say no to.
I work with concrete weekly and it has gone up $10/CY. Labor is up a couple bucks an hour in the last year, but not since April. Literally, nothing is causing this except that he doesn't want the job for $27k anymore.
I have 2 different guys coming to give me bids next week, so hopefully you're right. Wondering if he underbid it in the spring and is now realizing his mistake.
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Post by: Spracne on June 03, 2022, 10:42:08 PM
80+ feet of PVC baby. No more roots getting in my pipe anymore!
'Grats! I once got some roots in my pipe.
Post by: sys on June 04, 2022, 06:35:15 AM
New driveway quote in April was 27k. They called me back last week to schedule it and told me it went up to 41k. Woof.
dunno anything about your situ or about like concrete engineering or whatever, but i paid $1400 for like 80 sq ft of sidewalk, about a yard of concrete.
seems high, but maybe you have a giant driveway, dunno.
Post by: KCFDcat on June 04, 2022, 03:45:20 PM
New driveway quote in April was 27k. They called me back last week to schedule it and told me it went up to 41k. Woof.
dunno anything about your situ or about like concrete engineering or whatever, but i paid $1400 for like 80 sq ft of sidewalk, about a yard of concrete.
seems high, but maybe you have a giant driveway, dunno.
It’s pretty big, a little over 200 ft long. Total sq ft is about 3500
Post by: CNS on June 04, 2022, 07:13:14 PM
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Post by: ben ji on August 09, 2022, 10:57:19 PM
Tell me what to put in here
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A large upright aquarium and fill it will cool fish and backlighting etc.
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A scale replica of Michelangelo's David.DBT already said an organ.
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Post by: ChiComCat on August 10, 2022, 09:25:20 AM
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Post by: mocat on August 10, 2022, 12:43:41 PM
def an urn goes there
yes, good place to top off your mug
Post by: OB_Won on August 10, 2022, 01:00:05 PM
lol..nice callbackdef an urn goes there
yes, good place to top off your mug
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Post by: passranch on August 10, 2022, 05:19:18 PM
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Post by: ben ji on August 11, 2022, 08:09:21 AM
27" Color TV
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:lol:
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Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 11, 2022, 02:30:13 PM
Sony Trinatron
He would need at least 9 people to get one of those up there.
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Post by: _33 on August 11, 2022, 04:35:04 PM
Tell me what to put in here
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Why change it? I love the salt shaker centerpiece.
Post by: CNS on August 11, 2022, 05:15:27 PM
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My parents had a 36" Sony that probably weighed like 500 lbs. rough ridin' monsterI had one for years. Reliable mofo.
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Post by: Trim on August 11, 2022, 09:42:16 PM
Painting to fully cover niche, but installed as a secret door. boom, place to hide all your secrets and stuff.
We’ve all learned over the past day that these things are important.
Post by: nicname on August 11, 2022, 10:15:33 PM
Tell me what to put in here
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Why change it? I love the salt shaker centerpiece.
That’s a plug-in air freshener tyvm.
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Post by: DQ12 on August 12, 2022, 11:15:31 AM
What about another fireplace?I see someone else attended the Mack Brown School of Design.
https://twitter.com/AiBig12/status/1543713428359053312?s=20&t=Q76bNVYUDOMmZTNiq7okVg
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w/o the head as God intended.
Post by: nicname on August 12, 2022, 03:19:40 PM
Is that a snow globe?
San Francisco fog globe.
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:love:
Post by: steve dave on August 12, 2022, 03:28:59 PM
the more poorly taxidermied the better
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Post by: steve dave on September 09, 2022, 12:06:10 PM
I'm currently considering a house with Mitsubishi Trane mini-split HVAC units. Are there any experts on here that can tell me if these would be a pain in the ass?Oh hell yeah, iirc HVAC expertise is a gE specialty
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 09, 2022, 01:30:35 PM
I'm currently considering a house with Mitsubishi Trane mini-split HVAC units. Are there any experts on here that can tell me if these would be a pain in the ass?we have one in our garage that we workout in. It's been in there for 3-4 years and runs like a champ. Mitsubishi is the brand you want for those.
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Post by: star seed 7 on January 10, 2023, 12:46:19 PM
When buying a house, look out for potential. You can change the aspect of the house, making desired repairs and rebuilds. One thing you can’t change is the location of the house
Untrue
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Post by: Brock Landers on January 10, 2023, 02:07:59 PM
When buying a house, look out for potential. You can change the aspect of the house, making desired repairs and rebuilds. One thing you can’t change is the location of the house
Ronny, have you seen the Handymanning thread? Please post your repair and rebuild related exploits there.
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Post by: catastrophe on January 13, 2023, 07:35:28 AM
This was a timely bump.. Found an awesome house off market but my lawd interest rates are soo turrible.The advice I’ve heard is there’s really no point in waiting for rates to drop if you found the right house, cause you can always refinance when they do. At worst you’re out a few thousand in closing costs (but I’d guess prices would go up by the time rates come back down anyway).
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 13, 2023, 09:00:59 AM
Yeah, kinda where I'm at.. Will likely be back in this thread this summer for pool maintenance :fatty:This was a timely bump.. Found an awesome house off market but my lawd interest rates are soo turrible.The advice I’ve heard is there’s really no point in waiting for rates to drop if you found the right house, cause you can always refinance when they do. At worst you’re out a few thousand in closing costs (but I’d guess prices would go up by the time rates come back down anyway).
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Post by: Phil Titola on May 05, 2023, 02:05:44 PM
Appliances: any brands everyone recommends or brands to absolutely avoid?
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Bosch dishwasher and fridge. They have the most affordable fridges that come with dual compressors. They recently started manufacturing them themselves and the quality has shown.
Post by: CNS on May 05, 2023, 02:44:59 PM
Appliances: any brands everyone recommends or brands to absolutely avoid?
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Bosch dishwasher and fridge. They have the most affordable fridges that come with dual compressors. They recently started manufacturing them themselves and the quality has shown.
Heads up on Bosch fridges. Not all of them are made to fit under those little cabinet stupid things that builders have been putting in houses forever. We nearly found out th hard way on this.
Post by: Phil Titola on May 05, 2023, 03:16:56 PM
Appliances: any brands everyone recommends or brands to absolutely avoid?
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Bosch dishwasher and fridge. They have the most affordable fridges that come with dual compressors. They recently started manufacturing them themselves and the quality has shown.
Heads up on Bosch fridges. Not all of them are made to fit under those little cabinet stupid things that builders have been putting in houses forever. We nearly found out th hard way on this.
Great call. I had to get a 1/2 inch cut off but only knew because a sales guy alerted us beforehand.
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Post by: kstate4life on May 05, 2023, 09:58:54 PM
I called a couple appliance repair places today. They said no GE, LG or Samsung. Recommend KitchenAid and Frigidaire. Wife wants a fancy built in fridge. They are $$$. Looked at Thor and ZLine for value.
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KitchenAid fridges are terrible, esp when it comes to ice makers. The reviews on them are legit. I have had 2 LG refrigerators now (2 different homes) and they have had no issues. Newest one makes clear ice balls in the bottom freezer and it rocks!
Post by: cfbandyman on May 05, 2023, 10:47:00 PM
Have a Bosch dishwasher that is boss, close to the same model my parents have and they and I love it.
IMO, I think Bosch, LG, GE, and Whirlpool made great appliances but they all don't made all their appliances great. I am not so brand loyal with any one of them to buy all one type, but IMO:
Laundry : LG
Oven/Stove: GE
Fridge: Whirlpool/GE
Dishwasher: Whirlpool/Bosch
Post by: CNS on May 06, 2023, 10:03:04 AM
I called a couple appliance repair places today. They said no GE, LG or Samsung. Recommend KitchenAid and Frigidaire. Wife wants a fancy built in fridge. They are $$$. Looked at Thor and ZLine for value.
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KitchenAid fridges are terrible, esp when it comes to ice makers. The reviews on them are legit. I have had 2 LG refrigerators now (2 different homes) and they have had no issues. Newest one makes clear ice balls in the bottom freezer and it rocks!
I am on fridge 3 in 9 years. Samsung twice and now GE. The GE is 2 yrs old, or so, and the ice maker already doesn’t work. We went back to ice cube trays. I have a garage fridge and I bought enough ice trays so that my kids could not refill the trays and we could still fill the ice container 3 times. It’s been great. Also, the larger ice cubes are great.
Also, not an appliance, but we just put in a Kohler kitchen faucet. Right off the bat, the aerator needs to be taken out to remove something causing the spray to go everywhere. $230 faucet and guess what? The aerators aren’t designed to be removed. Just need to replace the whole thing. Customer Service chat directly with Kohler and that is their response. Everything is getting so cheaply made and so much worse.
Post by: Spracne on May 06, 2023, 11:00:46 AM
I called a couple appliance repair places today. They said no GE, LG or Samsung. Recommend KitchenAid and Frigidaire. Wife wants a fancy built in fridge. They are $$$. Looked at Thor and ZLine for value.
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KitchenAid fridges are terrible, esp when it comes to ice makers. The reviews on them are legit. I have had 2 LG refrigerators now (2 different homes) and they have had no issues. Newest one makes clear ice balls in the bottom freezer and it rocks!
I am on fridge 3 in 9 years. Samsung twice and now GE. The GE is 2 yrs old, or so, and the ice maker already doesn’t work. We went back to ice cube trays. I have a garage fridge and I bought enough ice trays so that my kids could not refill the trays and we could still fill the ice container 3 times. It’s been great. Also, the larger ice cubes are great.
Also, not an appliance, but we just put in a Kohler kitchen faucet. Right off the bat, the aerator needs to be taken out to remove something causing the spray to go everywhere. $230 faucet and guess what? The aerators aren’t designed to be removed. Just need to replace the whole thing. Customer Service chat directly with Kohler and that is their response. Everything is getting so cheaply made and so much worse.
Kinda sounds like your water sucks :dunno:
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Post by: nicname on July 20, 2023, 01:59:30 PM
I’ve come across a few recently and they seem like a pretty cool thing to have in a home.
Post by: mocat on July 20, 2023, 02:11:28 PM
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Post by: nicname on July 20, 2023, 03:57:29 PM
Usually on modern ranch style home found in newer subdivisions. Obv not too common. Only seen a few.
If I remember I will snap a photo of one
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 20, 2023, 04:03:42 PM
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Post by: mocat on July 20, 2023, 04:08:36 PM
Post by: Brock Landers on July 20, 2023, 04:12:53 PM
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Post by: Spracne on July 20, 2023, 04:29:20 PM
We need a diagram, nicname
Seconded. Also echo mocat's frustrations.
Post by: wetwillie on July 20, 2023, 04:35:42 PM
Post by: Spracne on July 20, 2023, 04:37:28 PM
I wouldn't recommend googling hidden front porch
:eek:
Post by: Tobias on July 20, 2023, 04:51:23 PM
Post by: nicname on July 20, 2023, 05:06:40 PM
The space would be where the arrow is. They are like I described.
I’ve seen them on houses like this one. Bigger, more luxurious ones on larger and nicer houses.
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Post by: mocat on July 20, 2023, 05:11:42 PM
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Post by: Spracne on July 20, 2023, 05:23:58 PM
nicname's pic did nothing to resolve any confusion over what the hell is a hidden front patio.
Nobody expects a patio on the roof!
Post by: IPA4Me on July 20, 2023, 05:25:07 PM
Post by: Trim on July 20, 2023, 05:26:13 PM
Post by: Brock Landers on July 20, 2023, 05:26:34 PM
nicname's pic did nothing to resolve any confusion over what the hell is a hidden front patio.
Nobody expects a patio on the roof!
I immediately drove around town to get a sample and nobody had a patio on their roof??!? Then again they are "hidden" so.....
Post by: nicname on July 20, 2023, 06:07:20 PM
If I lived there I’d drive nic around in search of a hidden front porch somewhere in wichita, not unlike searching for a stolen phone.
I will take a photo when I come across one.
Whoever said cubbie, maybe that is a better term
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Post by: schreds21 on July 20, 2023, 08:18:30 PM
Nic, that is the garage
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Post by: DQ12 on July 20, 2023, 09:55:19 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230720/673eab4ac9541f2ff2a0e11b6e5f9028.jpg)You want a sofa on the roof? what’s wrong with you
The space would be where the arrow is. They are like I described.
I’ve seen them on houses like this one. Bigger, more luxurious ones on larger and nicer houses.
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Post by: sys on July 21, 2023, 12:14:35 AM
I would love a big sliding glass door out to a pool or body of water (had one at an Airbnb in Hawaii and it was amazing).
no, these suck ass. if i could pay a reasonable amount to blow mine into a million pieces i would.
Post by: sys on July 21, 2023, 12:18:30 AM
Post by: SondraHenfling on July 21, 2023, 05:28:26 AM
Sitting on your patio with a cold one and a smoke watching something, all that without anyone seeing you?
I'm in
Post by: Kat Kid on July 21, 2023, 08:30:57 AM
Like a huge wall size one? I think looking out at a beach in Hawaii would be great. I wouldn’t get one for Kansas, I could understand not liking it in 110 degree heat.I would love a big sliding glass door out to a pool or body of water (had one at an Airbnb in Hawaii and it was amazing).
no, these suck ass. if i could pay a reasonable amount to blow mine into a million pieces i would.
Post by: IPA4Me on July 21, 2023, 09:40:46 AM
Post by: sys on July 21, 2023, 10:21:16 AM
Like a huge wall size one? I think looking out at a beach in Hawaii would be great. I wouldn’t get one for Kansas, I could understand not liking it in 110 degree heat.
i meant the pool. sliding glass doors are fine.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 21, 2023, 10:54:53 AM
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Post by: PandaXpanda on July 21, 2023, 11:59:56 AM
don't mind the mess or the deck that needs stainedI really like your pool yla.
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Post by: schreds21 on July 21, 2023, 12:49:31 PM
So we still don't know what a hidden patio is huh? I'm also wondering why the hell anyone would want one. Isn't the point of a patio to sit outside and see outside things? I'm starting to think he's talking about a basement.We've already deduced that it's a garage.
Post by: IPA4Me on July 21, 2023, 01:42:38 PM
Maintenance free and free!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230721/3fdb90e4f4122b304a77764377da1380.jpg)
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 21, 2023, 01:47:53 PM
Post by: Kat Kid on July 22, 2023, 03:13:18 PM
don't mind the mess or the deck that needs stainedAre we invite me over for a pool party friends?
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 24, 2023, 10:05:30 AM
Post by: Trim on July 24, 2023, 07:37:38 PM
I searched Wichita zillow and could not find this garage roof patio. wtf
They’re hidden.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 26, 2023, 01:45:29 PM
Yes!don't mind the mess or the deck that needs stainedAre we invite me over for a pool party friends?
We can have DBT and AST over and they can clean the pool and smoke meats while we sip cervezas poolside.
Post by: DQ12 on July 26, 2023, 01:52:28 PM
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3526-Harrison-Blvd-Kansas-City-MO-64109/2341305_zpid/ (https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3526-Harrison-Blvd-Kansas-City-MO-64109/2341305_zpid/)
Plus it features a hidden patio :surprised:
Post by: ChiComCat on July 26, 2023, 02:00:31 PM
This is the type of house i daydream about constantly:
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3526-Harrison-Blvd-Kansas-City-MO-64109/2341305_zpid/ (https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3526-Harrison-Blvd-Kansas-City-MO-64109/2341305_zpid/)
Plus it features a hidden patio :surprised:
You'd be within a few blocks of ol' Chicat.
Post by: DQ12 on July 26, 2023, 02:02:50 PM
jelly of your area of town. i like to drive home on gillham sometimes just to look at all the neat old houses.This is the type of house i daydream about constantly:
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3526-Harrison-Blvd-Kansas-City-MO-64109/2341305_zpid/ (https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3526-Harrison-Blvd-Kansas-City-MO-64109/2341305_zpid/)
Plus it features a hidden patio :surprised:
You'd be within a few blocks of ol' Chicat.
Post by: IPA4Me on July 26, 2023, 02:17:42 PM
Good friend and his wife are your neighbors. Love that area.This is the type of house i daydream about constantly:
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3526-Harrison-Blvd-Kansas-City-MO-64109/2341305_zpid/ (https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3526-Harrison-Blvd-Kansas-City-MO-64109/2341305_zpid/)
Plus it features a hidden patio :surprised:
You'd be within a few blocks of ol' Chicat.
Post by: Spracne on July 26, 2023, 02:19:21 PM
This is the type of house i daydream about constantly:
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3526-Harrison-Blvd-Kansas-City-MO-64109/2341305_zpid/ (https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3526-Harrison-Blvd-Kansas-City-MO-64109/2341305_zpid/)
Plus it features a hidden patio :surprised:
Nice place, but needs a lot of updating.
Post by: ChiComCat on July 26, 2023, 02:40:43 PM
jelly of your area of town. i like to drive home on gillham sometimes just to look at all the neat old houses.This is the type of house i daydream about constantly:
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3526-Harrison-Blvd-Kansas-City-MO-64109/2341305_zpid/ (https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3526-Harrison-Blvd-Kansas-City-MO-64109/2341305_zpid/)
Plus it features a hidden patio :surprised:
You'd be within a few blocks of ol' Chicat.
I'll have to find the title, but a friend got us a book of Hyde Park history that focuses on the houses and neighborhoods. It has some pretty interesting stuff in it.
Post by: mocat on July 26, 2023, 02:41:52 PM
This is the type of house i daydream about constantly:
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3526-Harrison-Blvd-Kansas-City-MO-64109/2341305_zpid/ (https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3526-Harrison-Blvd-Kansas-City-MO-64109/2341305_zpid/)
Plus it features a hidden patio :surprised:
Nice place, but needs a lot of updating.
yeah, looks a little run down
Post by: DQ12 on July 26, 2023, 03:02:36 PM
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Post by: michigancat on July 27, 2023, 12:15:57 AM
I’ve owned two houses brand new and I’ll build another one someday but there is fuckin no chance I’m buying someone’s 200 year old sloppy seconds for myself and my family to live in. Grossout city.I can't fathom what sd's kids could do to a new build en suite in a year or 2
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Post by: DQ12 on July 31, 2023, 09:44:30 AM
I’ve owned two houses brand new and I’ll build another one someday but there is fuckin no chance I’m buying someone’s 200 year old sloppy seconds for myself and my family to live in. Grossout city.My current house is like 98 years old. There's a lot of annoying things about living in a house that old. But there's some neat things about it too.
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Post by: steve dave on July 31, 2023, 09:56:28 AM
I’ve owned two houses brand new and I’ll build another one someday but there is fuckin no chance I’m buying someone’s 200 year old sloppy seconds for myself and my family to live in. Grossout city.My current house is like 98 years old. There's a lot of annoying things about living in a house that old. But there's some neat things about it too.
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list the neat things
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Post by: wetwillie on July 31, 2023, 12:08:24 PM
Post by: DQ12 on July 31, 2023, 12:12:31 PM
Our walk-in closet used to be an outside "sleeping porch" because back then they didn't have AC. There's an old coal schute in the basement. I think that stuff is neat. It's neat seeing photos of our house from the 1940 county land survey ("Oh look at their landscaping!"). A few weeks ago, one of the old homeowners who grew up in that house sent me a bunch of pics of her and her friends playing in our backyard in the 70s. A lot of our stuff is original and the craftsman details from that era are cool. There's just some stories (almost none of which I know) associated with parts of the house that don't exist for new-builds. You can think those stories are neat or not, but I think they're kind of neat.I’ve owned two houses brand new and I’ll build another one someday but there is fuckin no chance I’m buying someone’s 200 year old sloppy seconds for myself and my family to live in. Grossout city.My current house is like 98 years old. There's a lot of annoying things about living in a house that old. But there's some neat things about it too.
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I do also think it's cool that it has a little bit of a lineage. There have been 5 or 6 families occupying the house in the last century. Taking in WWII there. The Cuban Missile Crisis. The '85 world series. All these different families with different stories. Just fun thinking about all the different crap that house has seen.
Post by: CNS on July 31, 2023, 12:16:36 PM
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 31, 2023, 12:28:41 PM
I grew up in a house built in 1901 AMA.
What's it like to be that old?
Post by: Spracne on July 31, 2023, 12:29:20 PM
Post by: steve dave on July 31, 2023, 12:40:09 PM
Ok, well, to each their own I guess.Our walk-in closet used to be an outside "sleeping porch" because back then they didn't have AC. There's an old coal schute in the basement. I think that stuff is neat. It's neat seeing photos of our house from the 1940 county land survey ("Oh look at their landscaping!"). A few weeks ago, one of the old homeowners who grew up in that house sent me a bunch of pics of her and her friends playing in our backyard in the 70s. A lot of our stuff is original and the craftsman details from that era are cool. There's just some stories (almost none of which I know) associated with parts of the house that don't exist for new-builds. You can think those stories are neat or not, but I think they're kind of neat.I’ve owned two houses brand new and I’ll build another one someday but there is fuckin no chance I’m buying someone’s 200 year old sloppy seconds for myself and my family to live in. Grossout city.My current house is like 98 years old. There's a lot of annoying things about living in a house that old. But there's some neat things about it too.
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I do also think it's cool that it has a little bit of a lineage. There have been 5 or 6 families occupying the house in the last century. Taking in WWII there. The Cuban Missile Crisis. The '85 world series. All these different families with different stories. Just fun thinking about all the different crap that house has seen.
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 31, 2023, 01:18:12 PM
Post by: wetwillie on July 31, 2023, 01:28:57 PM
In before he says character, charm, history
Nailed it
Post by: Tobias on July 31, 2023, 01:32:52 PM
Our walk-in closet used to be an outside "sleeping porch" because back then they didn't have AC.
this sounds problematic for you
Post by: cfbandyman on July 31, 2023, 01:46:38 PM
Remodeled upstairs bathroom in our house in town 1920s build.. Bathroom vanity mirror had a slit that went down into the plaster and lathe that was filled with old shaving razors. also in the floor I found an old Manhattan Tribune paper that was used at one point and it had the announcement for Lud Fiser being hired..
Incredibly common for 1920s houses, but also crazy to think that was the "thing" to do like, sure it take a long ass time to fill that up with razors but your general solution to "I'm done with this razor blade" is to toss it into the void between ways to be there for all time just seems silly.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 31, 2023, 01:58:49 PM
Multiple grocery bags full of them.. was honestly impressive. between the plaster and lathe I took out of there and the razor blades I bet the house lost 2000lbs of weightRemodeled upstairs bathroom in our house in town 1920s build.. Bathroom vanity mirror had a slit that went down into the plaster and lathe that was filled with old shaving razors. also in the floor I found an old Manhattan Tribune paper that was used at one point and it had the announcement for Lud Fiser being hired..
Incredibly common for 1920s houses, but also crazy to think that was the "thing" to do like, sure it take a long ass time to fill that up with razors but your general solution to "I'm done with this razor blade" is to toss it into the void between ways to be there for all time just seems silly.
Post by: steve dave on July 31, 2023, 02:25:10 PM
Post by: wetwillie on July 31, 2023, 02:35:15 PM
Post by: DQ12 on July 31, 2023, 02:41:11 PM
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Post by: star seed 7 on July 31, 2023, 02:58:04 PM
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Post by: Spracne on July 31, 2023, 03:04:01 PM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 31, 2023, 03:27:27 PM
Post by: Stupid Fitz on July 31, 2023, 04:38:42 PM
Also modern homes are way too rough ridin' big. Enjoy your neighborhood of mcmansions sd, you might as well be living in Plano or something.
agree with this. I like new houses that aren't giant and sort of look like old houses but don't have all the gross stuff.
Disclaimer, i live in an older house but have remodeled every room in it since purchase so I guess its just old on the outside?
Post by: _33 on July 31, 2023, 04:53:08 PM
I love old houses. Of course I am a former history teacher so I have a lot of interest in the past. We lived in a house for 2 years that was built in 1890 and I loved it. We heated it primarily using a pot bellied stove and it was great. Our current house was built in 1954 and I recently found an old photo of it right after it was built with old 40's cars lining the street. I thought it was pretty neat.
Post by: bucket on July 31, 2023, 04:56:49 PM
Post by: wetwillie on July 31, 2023, 05:04:08 PM
Also modern homes are way too rough ridin' big. Enjoy your neighborhood of mcmansions sd, you might as well be living in Plano or something.
The home that started this whole convo is 3500 sf feet..
Post by: Phil Titola on July 31, 2023, 06:00:02 PM
I live in an old warehouse that used to be a Southwestern Bell switching station, you ignorant fucks. Get on my level.
Did they have to knock windows out for it? Our switching stations are gigantic w/o many windows. https://goo.gl/maps/Fagn4ma3CNbR5TFv5
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 31, 2023, 06:22:20 PM
Post by: nicname on July 31, 2023, 06:25:53 PM
Steve Dave must have one of those famous hidden front porches I’ve heard so much about. Makes his new build unique
Whenever I come across another one of those things I will snap a photo and post if on the go EMAW blog.com!
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Post by: pissclams on July 31, 2023, 06:29:44 PM
I live in an old warehouse that used to be a Southwestern Bell switching station, you ignorant fucks. Get on my level.
Did they have to knock windows out for it? Our switching stations are gigantic w/o many windows. https://goo.gl/maps/Fagn4ma3CNbR5TFv5
The AT&T station downtown had its switches located in the basement to avoid weather related issues, the lack of windows may have just been a design decision.
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 31, 2023, 06:31:24 PM
Maybe a couple of pics will start appearing on your Google+Steve Dave must have one of those famous hidden front porches I’ve heard so much about. Makes his new build unique
Whenever I come across another one of those things I will snap a photo and post if on the go EMAW blog.com!
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Post by: Tobias on July 31, 2023, 08:20:00 PM
Post by: steve dave on July 31, 2023, 09:15:17 PM
i don't know why you guys are being jerks about old houses.This feels like a Dax pit scene where he goes on a seven consecutive post rampage about how everyone else is melting down.
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Post by: star seed 7 on July 31, 2023, 09:23:01 PM
Yeah dlew, why don't you want to live in a treeless, soulless, beige and tan 'burb that will suck all joy and creativity from your heart?
I love old houses. Of course I am a former history teacher so I have a lot of interest in the past. We lived in a house for 2 years that was built in 1890 and I loved it. We heated it primarily using a pot bellied stove and it was great. Our current house was built in 1954 and I recently found an old photo of it right after it was built with old 40's cars lining the street. I thought it was pretty neat.
They knocked down the dilapidated house next to me and built a new house there and now they don't have a single tree on the property, like wtf. They took out like 5 trees!
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 01, 2023, 08:47:06 AM
Post by: DQ12 on August 01, 2023, 12:38:43 PM
New[house]anon is treating me very unfairly!i don't know why you guys are being jerks about old houses.This feels like a Dax pit scene where he goes on a seven consecutive post rampage about how everyone else is melting down.
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Post by: CNS on August 01, 2023, 12:42:18 PM
I would like a new house in an established neighborhood with lots of old growth trees. I hate driving through new burbs.
I don't know if PV will still let you, but for the last 15-20 years, this is exactly what PV was for. Buy some tiny 1950's home with 1 acre and a bunch of trees, demo crap box, build mcmansion and act like you are in Leawood due to proximity.
IIRC, PV has been trying to stop this as of late, but I may be wrong.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on August 01, 2023, 01:48:46 PM
Post by: wetwillie on August 01, 2023, 01:51:08 PM
Post by: cfbandyman on August 01, 2023, 02:32:34 PM
I would like a new house in an established neighborhood with lots of old growth trees. I hate driving through new burbs.
I don't know if PV will still let you, but for the last 15-20 years, this is exactly what PV was for. Buy some tiny 1950's home with 1 acre and a bunch of trees, demo crap box, build mcmansion and act like you are in Leawood due to proximity.
IIRC, PV has been trying to stop this as of late, but I may be wrong.
I've been detached from their scene for a bit, but correct, they have been trying to reign it in.
Buying a small parcel in PV for 600k is quite the flex
It's so insane. Like I think of my house (though soon to most likely be sold) being torn down and replaced, and even at a ~300k price that seems so crazy to do, let alone PV numbers.
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 01, 2023, 02:49:38 PM
Post by: Institutional Control on August 02, 2023, 08:14:53 AM
I once lived in a house built in 1862 in Lawrence. I had excruciating pain followed by half of my face becoming numb for a month due to mold in the iron ducts. It was a very charming experience, as I chugged scotch to numb the pain (just like the old settlers!) and thought wistfully about what the original owners must have experienced during Quantrill's raid.
Nice try, Spracs. Everyone knows all of Lawrence burnt down in 1863.
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 02, 2023, 08:36:08 AM
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Post by: steve dave on August 04, 2023, 05:27:52 PM
Post by: DQ12 on August 10, 2023, 11:12:46 AM
I'm getting my jumbo disney world mcmansion painted this month. it's shockingly cheap. I always assumed getting a house painted was like $15k or something.I painted houses one summer in my youth, and we charged like 3 grand or something for a regular sized old leawood house. I recently learned that $3k is not the going rate anymore.
Post by: steve dave on August 10, 2023, 11:47:50 AM
Ours is about $7,000. I feel like that is not a bad deal.I'm getting my jumbo disney world mcmansion painted this month. it's shockingly cheap. I always assumed getting a house painted was like $15k or something.I painted houses one summer in my youth, and we charged like 3 grand or something for a regular sized old leawood house. I recently learned that $3k is not the going rate anymore.
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Post by: CNS on August 10, 2023, 11:49:02 AM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on August 10, 2023, 01:16:06 PM
Post by: steve dave on August 10, 2023, 01:20:48 PM
sounds like steve dave is getting the college works painting crewMy neighbor’s company, but very well could be college kids doing the painting. And, folks, at these prices I am fine with that.
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Post by: Winters on August 10, 2023, 05:20:12 PM
They'll appreciate an ice cold Miller Lite aluminum pint after a long day workingsounds like steve dave is getting the college works painting crewMy neighbor’s company, but very well could be college kids doing the painting. And, folks, at these prices I am fine with that.
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Post by: pissclams on August 10, 2023, 07:53:06 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on August 10, 2023, 08:14:35 PM
i got to buy a new ac coil and compressor this week, it ruled except the oppositeOuch. Better than buying new system though. Always look at the positive.
Post by: wetwillie on August 10, 2023, 08:20:21 PM
Post by: kim carnes on August 10, 2023, 08:32:00 PM
Post by: pissclams on August 10, 2023, 09:00:59 PM
I hate to say it but odds are you got scammedi’d be shocked if I didn’t get scammed but this particular unit was 20 years old so
Post by: Spracne on August 10, 2023, 09:13:43 PM
I hate to say it but odds are you got scammedi’d be shocked if I didn’t get scammed but this particular unit was 20 years old so
And here I thought you loved 20-year-old units.
Post by: steve dave on August 22, 2023, 08:31:31 AM
https://x.com/m_mcdonough/status/1693947402594500746
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Post by: WallyOhearn on August 30, 2023, 05:48:15 AM
If you're diving into the world of house buying/owning, here's a nugget of advice: Patience is key! Take your time, research thoroughly, and trust your instincts. It's a big step, but you've got this! And hey, for those eyeing student rentals in Kingston, check out https://axonproperties.ca/student-rentals-kingston/ (https://axonproperties.ca/student-rentals-kingston/) – might just be what you're looking for! 🏡🔑🔗"
Post by: DaBigTrain on August 30, 2023, 10:48:27 AM
Hey folks,
If you're diving into the world of house buying/owning, here's a nugget of advice: Patience is key! Take your time, research thoroughly, and trust your instincts. It's a big step, but you've got this!
Hello! Thank you for sharing that valuable piece of advice. Patience is indeed crucial when it comes to buying and owning a house. It's a significant decision that involves a lot of factors and considerations. Rushing into such a decision can lead to regrets later on. Taking the time to research, explore different options, and trust your instincts can help ensure that you make the right choice for your future home. If you have any questions or need further advice about the house-buying process, feel free to ask!
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Post by: bucket on October 05, 2023, 11:26:46 AM
Holy crap, I thought for sure you were on drugs when you brought it up the first time.
Now he’s on drugs taking pictures inside of a stranger’s home!
Post by: wetwillie on October 05, 2023, 11:32:01 AM
Holy crap, I thought for sure you were on drugs when you brought it up the first time.
Now he’s on drugs taking pictures inside of a stranger’s home!
That little cubby is open to the public good sir
Post by: nicname on October 05, 2023, 11:35:13 AM
Post by: CNS on October 05, 2023, 11:36:24 AM
Homeless bungalows.
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on October 05, 2023, 01:01:19 PM
Post by: Spracne on October 05, 2023, 01:04:25 PM
Ridiculous
It's actually pretty sweet, but like, why not on the back of the house?
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 05, 2023, 01:28:17 PM
Post by: wetwillie on October 05, 2023, 01:48:07 PM
Ridiculous
It's actually pretty sweet, but like, why not on the back of the house?
It's like having a garage hangout without the garage
Post by: nicname on October 05, 2023, 01:51:02 PM
Oddly enough, the back is quite underwhelming on this particular home. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231005/2ce34b1a065471fcd90bc59727f62178.jpg)Ridiculous
It's actually pretty sweet, but like, why not on the back of the house?
It's like having a garage hangout without the garage
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Post by: DaBigTrain on October 05, 2023, 01:53:29 PM
Oddly enough, the back is quite underwhelming on this particular home. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231005/2ce34b1a065471fcd90bc59727f62178.jpg)Ridiculous
It's actually pretty sweet, but like, why not on the back of the house?
It's like having a garage hangout without the garage
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I'm a little disappointed you didn't walk into their backyard and get your own picture.
Post by: nicname on October 05, 2023, 01:58:05 PM
Oddly enough, the back is quite underwhelming on this particular home. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231005/2ce34b1a065471fcd90bc59727f62178.jpg)Ridiculous
It's actually pretty sweet, but like, why not on the back of the house?
It's like having a garage hangout without the garage
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I'm a little disappointed you didn't walk into their backyard and get your own picture.
I’m a little disappointed in your assessment of my level of decorum.
Post by: star seed 7 on October 05, 2023, 02:00:58 PM
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Post by: bucket on October 05, 2023, 02:18:54 PM
Post by: nicname on October 05, 2023, 02:20:00 PM
I pray they have a ring door bell :pray:
They did not
Post by: ChiComCat on October 05, 2023, 02:49:16 PM
Ridiculous
It's actually pretty sweet, but like, why not on the back of the house?
At the point where you're 95% enclosed like that, why not just be inside?
Post by: Spracne on October 05, 2023, 03:04:19 PM
Ridiculous
It's actually pretty sweet, but like, why not on the back of the house?
At the point where you're 95% enclosed like that, why not just be inside?
So you can sit there with your .45 and smoke fools who approach your door without permission.
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 05, 2023, 03:06:37 PM
Ridiculous
It's actually pretty sweet, but like, why not on the back of the house?
At the point where you're 95% enclosed like that, why not just be inside?
So you can sit there with your .45 and smoke fools who approach your door without permission.
Responsible gun owner protects personal property.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on October 05, 2023, 03:10:08 PM
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Amazing inside and out! Front porch has a covered patio area with gas fire pit and area for chairs etc.
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Main floor laundry room. Drop zone as well
2 more awesome bedrooms and additional full bath on the main floor.
Large basement for storage or mancave etc.....
Post by: nicname on October 05, 2023, 03:16:23 PM
;)QuoteAmazing inside and out! Front porch has a covered patio area with gas fire pit and area for chairs etc.
Obv didn’t hide the address enough
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Post by: IPA4Me on October 05, 2023, 08:21:48 PM
Post by: steve dave on October 05, 2023, 10:24:24 PM
Oddly enough, the back is quite underwhelming on this particular home. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231005/2ce34b1a065471fcd90bc59727f62178.jpg)Ridiculous
It's actually pretty sweet, but like, why not on the back of the house?
It's like having a garage hangout without the garage
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omg lmao :lol:
Post by: steve dave on October 05, 2023, 10:26:18 PM
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 05, 2023, 10:34:01 PM
what was that message board thread where the guy was building his own home with zero experience and it was like this?
This one?
https://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=26704.0
Post by: mocat on October 06, 2023, 07:31:46 AM
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Post by: CNS on October 16, 2023, 07:15:48 PM
Can someone recommend a plumber/handyman in the KC area for a relatively simple job? Just need the faucet in my kitchen sink replaced but I can't get the job done because I'm a beta city boi. I've replaced a bathroom faucet but this one may need to be sawed off since the "Anchors" that secure the faucet to the sink are "sealed" or something..cant get em off.
Vielhauer plumbing has been my go to for quite some time. They get to us quick and are inexpensive.
I redid my master bath a few years ago and didn’t want to mess with setting my own shower base. I have another plumber I have worked with a lot as well. I had both bid the job and Vielhauer was half the price and did great. They have done quite a bit of small stuff for me. 10/10
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on December 13, 2023, 03:48:07 PM
Post by: steve dave on December 13, 2023, 05:50:24 PM
Has anyone here put a zipline in? Hoping/planning to put a larger one in and am wondering who to use/buy a kit from
how elaborate we talkin? I've built several "home alone" style "ziplines" if my time on the ranch but never one I'd, like, open to the public.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on December 13, 2023, 07:25:34 PM
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Probably home alone style for now but large one is in stock for the future
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there are a ton of cheap pulleys made pretty much for zip lines. get a really good one. that's the piece that will need to be high end. tight metal cable attached to very rigid frames on each end. can't have flex in them. from there I really prefer a thick rope dangling off the pulley v. handle bars. it allows for varying elevation and also makes pulling it back to the beginning much easier. a big fat tow rope has a lot of give to it and will provide some cushion when they slam into the end part. also obviously some springs/braking at the end of your cable helps that even more. but when I was growing up most of the fun was slamming into it top speed and getting launched off the rope. we had a long sand runway underneath the entire run which made wipeouts easier to handle.
Post by: steve dave on December 13, 2023, 07:36:04 PM
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Post by: wetwillie on December 13, 2023, 07:46:06 PM
Post by: steve dave on December 13, 2023, 08:03:18 PM
sd I'm genuinely surprised you survived into adulthoodBITCH BARELY
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Post by: Phil Titola on December 13, 2023, 08:48:24 PM
Can someone recommend a plumber/handyman in the KC area for a relatively simple job? Just need the faucet in my kitchen sink replaced but I can't get the job done because I'm a beta city boi. I've replaced a bathroom faucet but this one may need to be sawed off since the "Anchors" that secure the faucet to the sink are "sealed" or something..cant get em off.
Vielhauer plumbing has been my go to for quite some time. They get to us quick and are inexpensive.
I redid my master bath a few years ago and didn’t want to mess with setting my own shower base. I have another plumber I have worked with a lot as well. I had both bid the job and Vielhauer was half the price and did great. They have done quite a bit of small stuff for me. 10/10
Noted! I need some small crap done like flip where the disposal is and the hot/cold are the wrong way so just going to buy a new kitchen faucet and have them do all that at once.
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 13, 2023, 10:16:29 PM
sd I'm genuinely surprised you survived into adulthoodYeah but look at him now!
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Post by: ben ji on February 04, 2024, 10:23:55 AM
Needs minor adjustments but zip line from the front area of our house to where the school bus picks up is successfully in. Freaking awesome
What kind of speeds can you reach on the zipline? Has anyone been injured? If a really fat person used it would it break or would they just get going super fast and then go flying off when they hit the "stopper" at the end?
We need a video of this bad boi in action.
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Post by: meow meow on February 05, 2024, 11:26:49 AM
what should be my time to refi this thing, when it gets to 6.375? below 6?
Post by: DQ12 on February 19, 2024, 05:14:11 PM
i don't know why you guys are being jerks about old houses.Check out this hot POA. It needs a lot of work, but you dump 400k into that baby and you're sitting on 7300 sq ft. You're a 3 minute walk from the streetcar, and a short ride down to the Royals game. All for less than $800k. My wife and I could both, realistically, commute via streetcar from there. My child(ren) would have issues with schools, but there are some really quality and educational youtube channels these days!
Is that alluring or what?
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3512-Kenwood-Ave-Kansas-City-MO-64109/2341351_zpid/
Post by: wetwillie on February 19, 2024, 05:39:17 PM
Post by: steve dave on February 19, 2024, 05:41:14 PM
Get someone who looks at you the way dlew looks at asbestos, plaster, and knob and tube wiringHe’s trad in almost all aspects of his life
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Post by: mocat on February 19, 2024, 05:54:17 PM
i don't know why you guys are being jerks about old houses.Check out this hot POA. It needs a lot of work, but you dump 400k into that baby and you're sitting on 7300 sq ft. You're a 3 minute walk from the streetcar, and a short ride down to the Royals game. All for less than $800k. My wife and I could both, realistically, commute via streetcar from there. My child(ren) would have issues with schools, but there are some really quality and educational youtube channels these days!
Is that alluring or what?
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3512-Kenwood-Ave-Kansas-City-MO-64109/2341351_zpid/
central hyde park is elite. too much house tho
Post by: DQ12 on February 19, 2024, 06:00:39 PM
Get someone who looks at you the way dlew looks at asbestos, plaster, and knob and tube wiringSo true. I crave it. I’ll never do it (and I shouldn’t) and it will be one of the great regrets of my life.
I did drive passed it on the way home from work tonight. The old girl needs a lot of love.
Post by: sys on February 19, 2024, 06:03:29 PM
Post by: cfbandyman on February 19, 2024, 06:28:23 PM
Post by: DQ12 on February 19, 2024, 06:34:27 PM
It's a really cool old house, and agree on too much house. That is so much to attend to. If it was 2500 sqft you coulsell it at probably 200k, and then dump 350k into it and it'd be the belle of the Hyde Park ballYou’re underselling Hyde Park. There’s quite a few old houses over there that have already undergone really nice restorations.
It’s very hit or miss, but the house I posted is the eyesore of the surrounding few blocks imo.
Post by: ben ji on February 20, 2024, 08:55:55 AM
My favorite block in KC is right next to that on Janssen place but you better play it safe and get a new build out in Spring Hill.
Post by: steve dave on February 20, 2024, 09:02:45 AM
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Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 20, 2024, 09:48:59 AM
I’ve become less and less interested in physical houses as I’ve gotten older. I always planned on building 1 more custom home on a big piece of land or renovating some existing one to live the rest of my days in but now don’t see the point.
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eat Arby's.
Post by: DQ12 on February 20, 2024, 09:50:54 AM
Beautiful house (Minus the radiators) but what are you going to do with 8 bedrooms?fill it with children in our younger years. run a (tasteful!) bordello in our elder years.
Post by: ChiComCat on February 20, 2024, 09:52:23 AM
The talk for the next streetcar extension is on Linwood, although I'm sure that's 5 years off at best.
Post by: catastrophe on February 20, 2024, 12:42:47 PM
I’ve become less and less interested in physical houses as I’ve gotten older. I always planned on building 1 more custom home on a big piece of land or renovating some existing one to live the rest of my days in but now don’t see the point.Which non-physical houses are piquing your interests these days?
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Post by: wetwillie on February 20, 2024, 05:31:16 PM
Post by: mocat on February 20, 2024, 05:50:57 PM
I think it involves AA metal
lol
Post by: XocolateThundarr on February 21, 2024, 09:22:27 AM
Post by: IPA4Me on February 21, 2024, 09:30:36 AM
As a soon to be empty nester, seriously considering selling our soon to be too big house and building a barndo on 40-50 acres.Fantastic plan. I've been doing the RV life as an empty nester but grabbing an apartment to help my 19 y.o. kiddo get on her feet.
Building a 1200-1400 square foot ranch on ten acres in the next year or so.
I've been looking at larger land but I really don't want to take care of it. I'd rather travel and flip someone a $100 to mow while I'm gone.
Post by: XocolateThundarr on February 21, 2024, 10:11:46 AM
As a soon to be empty nester, seriously considering selling our soon to be too big house and building a barndo on 40-50 acres.Fantastic plan. I've been doing the RV life as an empty nester but grabbing an apartment to help my 19 y.o. kiddo get on her feet.
Building a 1200-1400 square foot ranch on ten acres in the next year or so.
I've been looking at larger land but I really don't want to take care of it. I'd rather travel and flip someone a $100 to mow while I'm gone.
Plan is to find a piece of ground that has good hunting and enough drainage that I can build a watershed. Will only mow the area immediately around the structure....probably a couple acres.
Post by: pissclams on February 21, 2024, 10:22:22 AM
that sounds like a safe haven for disease ridden ticksAs a soon to be empty nester, seriously considering selling our soon to be too big house and building a barndo on 40-50 acres.Fantastic plan. I've been doing the RV life as an empty nester but grabbing an apartment to help my 19 y.o. kiddo get on her feet.
Building a 1200-1400 square foot ranch on ten acres in the next year or so.
I've been looking at larger land but I really don't want to take care of it. I'd rather travel and flip someone a $100 to mow while I'm gone.
Plan is to find a piece of ground that has good hunting and enough drainage that I can build a watershed. Will only mow the area immediately around the structure....probably a couple acres.
Post by: XocolateThundarr on February 21, 2024, 10:35:41 AM
that sounds like a safe haven for disease ridden ticksAs a soon to be empty nester, seriously considering selling our soon to be too big house and building a barndo on 40-50 acres.Fantastic plan. I've been doing the RV life as an empty nester but grabbing an apartment to help my 19 y.o. kiddo get on her feet.
Building a 1200-1400 square foot ranch on ten acres in the next year or so.
I've been looking at larger land but I really don't want to take care of it. I'd rather travel and flip someone a $100 to mow while I'm gone.
Plan is to find a piece of ground that has good hunting and enough drainage that I can build a watershed. Will only mow the area immediately around the structure....probably a couple acres.
Those SOBs are everywhere as it is. May as well get bitten by ticks from my property and not someone else's when hunting.
Post by: wetwillie on February 21, 2024, 12:26:14 PM
Post by: XocolateThundarr on February 21, 2024, 12:46:11 PM
What does a 50 acre parcel with a suitable building site go for these days?
Depends on where you are at. Anywhere from $1500 to $7000+ per acre. The good news is I don't necessarily need the property to have a suitable building site on it. I have the technology to fix that once I buy the property.
Post by: Pete on February 21, 2024, 12:52:35 PM
Post by: wetwillie on February 21, 2024, 01:06:08 PM
What does a 50 acre parcel with a suitable building site go for these days?
Depends on where you are at. Anywhere from $1500 to $7000+ per acre. The good news is I don't necessarily need the property to have a suitable building site on it. I have the technology to fix that once I buy the property.
Oh that's a lot cheaper than I thought. Land in NE KS seems to be going for 10K+ an acre
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 21, 2024, 02:01:16 PM
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Post by: Phil Titola on April 25, 2024, 03:14:34 PM
Can someone recommend a plumber/handyman in the KC area for a relatively simple job? Just need the faucet in my kitchen sink replaced but I can't get the job done because I'm a beta city boi. I've replaced a bathroom faucet but this one may need to be sawed off since the "Anchors" that secure the faucet to the sink are "sealed" or something..cant get em off.
Vielhauer plumbing has been my go to for quite some time. They get to us quick and are inexpensive.
I redid my master bath a few years ago and didn’t want to mess with setting my own shower base. I have another plumber I have worked with a lot as well. I had both bid the job and Vielhauer was half the price and did great. They have done quite a bit of small stuff for me. 10/10
Noted! I need some small crap done like flip where the disposal is and the hot/cold are the wrong way so just going to buy a new kitchen faucet and have them do all that at once.
had these dudes out to bid what I needed and was pleasantly surprised. Thanks for the tip!
Post by: CNS on April 25, 2024, 06:41:34 PM
Can someone recommend a plumber/handyman in the KC area for a relatively simple job? Just need the faucet in my kitchen sink replaced but I can't get the job done because I'm a beta city boi. I've replaced a bathroom faucet but this one may need to be sawed off since the "Anchors" that secure the faucet to the sink are "sealed" or something..cant get em off.
Vielhauer plumbing has been my go to for quite some time. They get to us quick and are inexpensive.
I redid my master bath a few years ago and didn’t want to mess with setting my own shower base. I have another plumber I have worked with a lot as well. I had both bid the job and Vielhauer was half the price and did great. They have done quite a bit of small stuff for me. 10/10
Noted! I need some small crap done like flip where the disposal is and the hot/cold are the wrong way so just going to buy a new kitchen faucet and have them do all that at once.
had these dudes out to bid what I needed and was pleasantly surprised. Thanks for the tip!
Glad you had a good experience.