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 Oct 16 2005, 11:35 AM
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Mods- this is far off topic and if you feel this is inappropriate, feel free to remove this thread.
I am posting this here because I know that there are alot of intelligent, experienced people on this site beyond playing with f-bodies... My wife and I signed paperwork for an offer on a house yesterday. The offer is contingent on us selling our house (open house is today!) and I don't know if this will work out. Even so I am thinking ahead. The house was built in 1900 and is a frame construction. The siding, windows, electrical service, and plumbing was all replaced within the last 5 years. In that same timeframe, the extensive woodwork and stained glass was all restored to a high standard. The first time we visited the house, my wife's reaction was "I love this house but it is too nice for us, we'd ruin it". We have an 11-year-old and a very active 3-year-old. I understand her sentiment all too well. (As an aside, the bonus here is that the house is about 15 miles from Beaver Run Motorsports Complex and has a 3-car detached garage that has an inside height tall enough for a lift. What a coincidence! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif) ) Anyway, I don't know diddley about houses and the offer we have is additionally contingent upon a clean home inspection by a professional home inspector. Is anyone here knowledgeable about homes and specifically old ones? If so, do you have any advice for me? Is anyone aware of any websites that might specialize in houses like this? I know that this house is my wife's dream house. I just don't want her waking up from one of those dreams where you show up for school in your pajamas. Hahaha. |
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Oct 17 2005, 04:29 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,086 Joined: 16-January 04 From: Chandler AZ Member No.: 130 |
Don't forget to check for mold and asbestos. Those items can cause respiratory problems if you aren't careful. And check your state's requirements for home inspectors. Make sure the person or firm is reputable and stands by their work. My inspector missed the wiring SNAFU in my VA home's garage, and I had to repair that at my cost when I sold the house less than 2 years later.
Our previous home purchase was an 11-year old structure in VA that the seller had not taken very good care of (and he was a plumber by trade, to boot). Needless to say, we had several repairs to make, and combined with a couple of minor upgrades that we made, we found out that neither of us were all that inclined to build any sweat equity. Consequently, our current home is a new build. If we have to move again, we will buy new or less than 5 year-old home. I want my time to be focused on a race car, not home repair. |
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KeithO Buying Old Houses Oct 16 2005, 11:35 AM
slowTA Screw the house, make sure the garage is sound. ... Oct 16 2005, 02:27 PM LT4Firehawk Our last house, which we still own and use as a re... Oct 16 2005, 02:45 PM CMC #37 Having done two home sale transactions this last y... Oct 16 2005, 05:55 PM jensend A contrasting view from a former trim and finish c... Oct 16 2005, 06:52 PM KeithO Good responses and thanks. First off, I forgot to... Oct 16 2005, 11:13 PM z28jeff Everyone has done a good job of covering the basic... Oct 17 2005, 10:57 AM KeithO Jeff, I think you and I are going to be GOOD frien... Oct 17 2005, 12:14 PM
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