I seriously called and/or looked at a multitude of houses this week. I hunt down and investigate every nibble people pass along. Every lead this week has been a dud. Already sold, only 1 bathroom, crooked floors, sinking foundation, and septic backup. You name it....we've encountered it.
We have been searching for a home for quite sometime. I am talking like 3 of the 4 years we've been married. In this area, it's extremely difficult to find a decent house, decently priced. They are either overly, overly priced, or doesn't have the essentials we need. The only house we truly fell in love with had MAJOR issues. I will never forget asking to see the partially finished basement, and the realtor's eyes become large and face turn a shade of red you only see in the movies. This would be the septic backup house- literally 2 inches of "backup" covering the entire basement floor. Plus... the entire foundation was a wreck. More trouble than we were willing to work with. We deemed this house "the poop house."
Also, by now, I have a pre-typed list of questions I ask to every seller. In the house hunting business you have to be prepared! I am positive that realtors cringe when they see my list of questions come out. One of my favorite people in the world taught me, you don't know unless you ask!!
Believe me. I have enjoyed my time in my log house, and we love the area. There comes a time though when you want your own space. Somewhere where I can paint the walls lime green and finally tackle all those home pinterest projects without any questions asked.
The only good part today... The mailman was extremely good to me! I got my package from Torrid. Woo hoo!! Not too much damage. Just a couple of shirts and pairs of shoes. Definite Torrid Haul post will be on it's way!
So here's to the continued journey of looking at houses and scratching them off the list one.... by.... one. Lots of love until next time!
I couldn’t agree more! I think the most frustrating part of house hunting is finding the perfect one, and knowing that it’s already not available, or that there was something wrong with the structure and facilities. Anyway, it’s really good to ask the agent for clarification. Usually, keeping silent and not asking the right questions keeps you from knowing more about the house per se. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVerna Andrews @ RE/MAX Real Estates Advocates