Ahhhhh, the house-buying process still lingers. This time with the question of whether or not these moron home-owners will accept our offer. I have become obessed with this house! Let me start at the beginning:
It all started a few weeks ago when I decided that I wanted to go see this house that had just been put on the market. I don't know why I chose to go see this house, from the description given, it wasn't exactly what I was looking for and nothing really jumped out at me to make this house seem special. I just wanted to see it. I met our realtor there after a long hard day at work and discovered that this house had quite a bit of curb appeal: all brick exterior, manicured front yard, etc. The neighborhood was also quite cute, no trashy neighbors and such. I walked into the house the same as I have walked into all 500 of the houses we have seen so far ... with no expectations at all. At first glance this house was just like the others, needed to be updated and cleaned. But for some strange reason I saw beyond the orange shag carpet, pepto bismol pink kitchen and huge hole in the backyard (still no idea why there is a hole in the backyard). This house was VERY appealing to me. I mean, it has an incredible amount of potential. A few coats of paint and new carpet would do this house wonders. But, the husband had to approve also. A week later Brandon and my parents met me out there. They all felt the same way as I did: a little work involved, but nothing major, and it could be and amazing house. So we put in an offer $15,000 below the asking price. We waited, and waited, and waited ....
Finally got an answer from them 5 days later!!!! UNHEARD OF! They came back saying that they would pay our closing costs, but still wanted the full price. And it took them FIVE DAYS to tell us that? Jerks. We have now counter-offered once again. I'm sure it will take these morons another five days to decide. Here's the problem: a couple going through a divorce is selling this house, they are represented by two different realtors and two different lawyers. It has to go through SIX people before anything is decided. I feel like I'm digging myself into a hole. But the more I think about it the MORE I WANT THIS HOUSE.
Here's the irony in this whole situation: A few days after we put in this offer, the original house we both really liked came back on the market. The people who beat us to the offer couldn't get a loan (losers). So now we have to decide what house we like more. I think I like the one with the orange shag better. Is that weird?
When this process is finally all over we're going to have a HUGE party with food and booze and all the goodness we can find. EVERYONE'S INVITED!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
9 comments:
house hunting is the worst! just a tip from a home owner. get it inspected so you know exactly what you're getting yourself into before you buy it. it could save you thousands down the road. just a suggestion. good luck! hope things work out!
Definilty get it inspected, we bought a 2 year old house and still had it inspected, there wasn't anything wrong with it, but the inspector gives great tips and such on upkeep.
Good luck on the bid war, we lucked out with our house!
Yep, we're all up on the inspection, thanks for the advice. No way would I buy a house without an inspection. I've heard too many horror stories.
Man, I don't miss househunting. Fortunately, we bought a brand new house, straight from the builder. No hassles, counter offers, etc. It was the easiest home buying experience I have ever heard of...complete with a 14 day escrow.
Another note...I LOVE painting!! If that is all the house needs, that shouldn't be a big deal. Paint and carpet. No Problem! Good luck!
after we bought our house, we went to home depot at least 10 times a week. didn't go to a mall for a full year because i was at home depot all the time.
we finally got all of the house completely painted... which is good because if I had looked at one more paint sample i would have lost my fucking mind.
i probably can't make it to the party, but good luck on the house anyway!
You're inviting me to a party? Sucker haha.
Good luck with the house hunting.
That hole is where Joseph Smith dug up the tablets.
I wouldn't touch it if I were you!
Post a Comment