Hi good people,
Well let me tell you a little story and try not to bore you to tears or
make this a super long message. My wife and I walk by this home and have done
so for several years. She has always commented on how lovely the house looks
and incredibly it went on the market about
Scott,
You don't know what an old house is. Built in the fifties is like brand
new. *GRIN* My house was built in the twenties, and one of the Toms on
the list is working on a house that's over a hundred years old.
Get a home inspector to go through the house. He can find lots of issues
if
homes - what to look for
Hi good people,
Well let me tell you a little story and try not to bore you to tears or make
this a super long message. My wife and I walk by this home and have done so for
several years. She has always commented on how lovely the house looks and
incredibly
Hi Dan,
Thanks and I would get a home inspector or my brother-in-law who might
as well be one. I did run my hands along the exposed walls in the basement
where I could get without the agent thinking I was nuts, but I did not notice
any cracks or things flaking off. I also neglected to
Hi Dale,
Well one thing they did is switch over to electric for heating water
and I agree the windows would be first on my list probably. I do need to
checkout the electric situation again since I did not look for every outlet. I
have to admit that although they had the ac on to keep
Hi Paul,
Thanks, I have mixed feelings, but I see a lot of potential in this home and
certainly in the property. In fact I even see where it would be possible to add
on to the existing home or even build a new one since there is sufficient land
on which to build. The water/suage system is
, 2010 8:45 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] older homes - what to look for
Scott,
You don't know what an old house is. Built in the fifties is like brand
new. *GRIN* My house was built in the twenties, and one of the Toms on
the list is working on a house that's over a hundred years old
and make sure they are reputable.
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Hi Dale,
Well one thing they did is switch over to electric for heating water
Thanks Bill and all good points to keep in mind. See I knew I was asking the
experts.
On Jun 14, 2010, at 10:53 AM, Bill Gallik wrote:
The roof and basement would be my chief concerns. The roof may need new
shingling and possibly some roofing board replacement. The basement
(foundation) may
upon request.
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Hi good people,
Well let me tell you a little story and try not to bore you to tears
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Hi good people,
Well let me tell you a little story and try
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Too bad this realtor seems to be more interested
in selling property than honesty.
I just can't imagine anyone thinking those
windows are better, we had them in my growing-up house.
oi... Betsy
At 06:18 AM 6/14/2010, you wrote
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 9:28 AM
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Too bad this realtor seems to be more interested
in selling property than honesty.
I just can't imagine anyone thinking those
windows are better, we had them in my growing-up house.
oi... Betsy
At 06:18
: Brice Mijares
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Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 1:18 PM
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I noticed that too. The agent would be the first change I'd make. He's
probably the agent representing the sellers. So he wouldn't
Aloha everyone, I really can't add much that everyone else hasn't
already said. My house was built in 1920. Yes a good inspector is
necessary and if you live where termites are an issue you might want
to consider a termite inspection too. I find talking with others can
often get me to
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Subject: [BlindHandyMan] older homes - what to look for
Hi good
Well I think in his case, he's just clueless because even I knew these windows
would not be efficient, but hey, it has been so long since I lived in a house
with these windows, I had forgotten how bad they were. grin.
Betsy, you are correct and although I am sure he is generally an honest enough
person, I know he has to make the sale and in these difficult market
conditions, they will twist their own ethics to get what they want. I spoke to
the gal that sold me my home and asked her to represent us if we
Tom, I'm in Maryland and they are asking $349,000, which honestly the land
alone is probably worth that much itself.
On Jun 14, 2010, at 2:04 PM, Tom Fowle wrote:
Don't know where in the country you are, but if there is any risk of earth
quakes, I think presumably un reinforced brick would be
: [BlindHandyMan] older homes - what to look for
Well I think in his case, he's just clueless because even I knew these
windows would not be efficient, but hey, it has been so long since I lived
in a house with these windows, I had forgotten how bad they were. grin
: [BlindHandyMan] older homes - what to look for
Hi ALan,
Actually I do not believe it is required because when I sold my home, the
buyer waived it. I was very surprised, but apparently his only interest
was in me getting the hell out of the house so he could move in. I think
he would have packed
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Tom, I'm in Maryland and they are asking $349,000, which honestly the land
alone is probably worth that much itself.
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