Looking for new house

[Fordman4ever]

The wife and I are now in the market for a new house. :noon We're ready to get out of base housing and on to bigger and better things. Probably not moving until this summer, unless we find something that we just can't say no to. Praying that God puts us where He wants us. Your prayers would help.

-Thanks :tu

[kelmac07]

Best of luck Earl!! Glad to hear you're leaving post housing...in my 23+ years, we couldn't bring ourselves to reside in quarters. Always hated the idea of beng told WHEN to cut your grass. :r :r :r

[Fordman4ever]

Best of luck Earl!! Glad to hear you're leaving post housing...in my 23+ years, we couldn't bring ourselves to reside in quarters. Always hated the idea of beng told WHEN to cut your grass. :r :r :r

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/40991_10150234303330581_810360580_14210402_3026233 _n.jpg

I don't like being told when to cut the grass either, but I take great pride in my house and we won Yard of the Month last summer. Its too much work for me though. no one else takes care of their yard and there are dandelions everywhere. I just can't keep them out of my yard.

[TBone]

Well done on the yard of the month....hope your able to find something soon...I'm with MAC hate being told when to do something.

[SmokeyJoe]

Good for y'all!

Hope you find a great new place. :tu

Blessings!

[Aero95]

Good luck! I can't wait to own my own house someday!

[Fordman4ever]

Well done on the yard of the month

Thanks

[cobra03]

Good luck . I just got done with 4 months of house shopping myself and we finally decided to build, should be in by Aug. with any luck.

[maninblack]

Move an hour down the road so we can herf!!

[Fordman4ever]

Move an hour down the road so we can herf!!

wish i could, it would be one heck of a commute every day though;)

[Fordman4ever]

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/40991_10150234303330581_810360580_14210402_3026233 _n.jpg


Working on getting yard of the month again. My neighbors yard makes mine look amazing.:r:r

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m626/Earl_McCoy/2011-05-16_18-33-19_765.jpg?t=1305589655

[Ratters]

Nice. We are in a rare period of depressed prices and low interest rates. People are going to be kicking themselves in 2-3 years when interest rates are pushing 10%. People forget the interest rates of the 70's and 80's which were in the mid teens.

[maninblack]

wish i could, it would be one heck of a commute every day though;)

It's not like gas is 4 bucks a gallon. Geesh. :D

[Fordman4ever]

Found a couple houses that we're going to look at this weekend. I hope that one of them is the right one for us.

[Remo]

I might make up a Yard of the Month sign and put it in my yard and confuse the hell out of the neighbors :r Good luck on the house hunting Earl :tu

[Bill86]

Good luck Earl ! :tu

[Fordman4ever]

I might make up a Yard of the Month sign and put it in my yard and confuse the hell out of the neighbors :r Good luck on the house hunting Earl :tu

That would be awesome. you should do it.:r:r:r

[bigdix]

Good luck, Earl. I'm sure you guys will find something great. You're in a unique position with the housing market being what it is as a buyer with a steady income AND a housing allowance. Look forward to seeing the new place. Hopefully I'll be around soon so we can hang out, burn a few, smoke some brisket and catch up. Best of luck, brother :tu

[Fordman4ever]

Going to look at houses with our Real estate agent this weekend. We've narrowed the list down to ONLY 13 houses. going to be a long day. hopefully we will find one that suites us pretty well. One good thing about moving is that I can send out Bombs with complete anonymity:r:r:r

[Fordman4ever]

This is one of the houses we are looking at. It has 2 back porches, one covered, one uncovered.

http://pix.idxre.com/pix/NEOMAHA/main/8/21111180_8.jpg

http://pix.idxre.com/pix/NEOMAHA/main/9/21111180_9.jpg

there is an open house this weekend and I really want this house just for the back yard. we'll see what the inside looks like though and what the wife thinks about it.

[big a]

We just bought our first house in Jan and i had a blasting going through the whole process. Those porches would be great to have. We have two decks and I'm trying to find a way to cover one now so I can smoke in the rain. Good luck with the search, it is a great time to buy.

[Fordman4ever]

I really hope this house is what we're looking for. I LOVE the dual back porches.

[maninblack]

Those porches look sweet Earl! I love sitting on mine smoking while it rains.

[Blak Smyth]

Those porches kick ash, I could see a dozen people smoking cigars out there for shure!
I bought my house about three years ago, thought it was a good deal. A year later my neighbor moved in and paid $60,000 less than me for the same exact model of house! Kinda makes me throw up and swallow it again everytime I think of home buying.

[Fordman4ever]

The house with the 2 back porches has fallen through. the kitchen doesn't have a pantry and there are some tile issues among with a few other things so we're putting that one on the back burner for now. we have narrowed the rest of the list down to 2 houses. we're getting pretty close choosing the house that is right for us. I'm getting pretty excited.

[SmokeyJoe]

Nice looking place... great spot for a cigar! :ss

Hoping for the best for you and your family. :tu

[Fordman4ever]

Here are the 2 houses that we are looking at now. Out of the 13 houses we looked at yesterday these 2 are the only ones we liked.

http://www.idxre.com/idx/detail.cfm?cid=48325&bid=102&pid=21106886&bvlc=1

http://www.idxre.com/idx/detail.cfm?cid=48325&bid=102&pid=21106790&bvlc=1

[TBone]

I'm a fan of #2 as it has the open floor plan and a great back yard...is the deck covered? PS: I just noticed this is post 2000...

[Fordman4ever]

congrats on the 2k posts. #2 is nicer on the inside and has a lot more storage space but #1 is in a better location and has a bigger back yard. The deck on #2 is covered but its not a solid roof, its just a bunch of rafters.

[MikeyC]

congrats on the 2k posts. #2 is nicer on the inside and has a lot more storage space but #1 is in a better location and has a bigger back yard. The deck on #2 is covered but its not a solid roof, its just a bunch of rafters.

There's a saying amongst us Realtors . . . the only thing you can't change about a house is the location. The biggest mistake first time buyers make is they get mesmerized by big rooms or shiney stainless steel appliances and forget about the quality of location. A smaller house in a great location is easier to sell (and generally will appreciate more) than a larger house in a less desirable location.

[Fordman4ever]

Looks like we're going with the smaller one in the better location(right next to a golf course) its the one that the wife likes the best and its closer to work.

[Blak Smyth]

Looks like we're going with the smaller one in the better location(right next to a golf course) its the one that the wife likes the best and its closer to work.

Well, I have learned from my current home purchase I should have listened to the wife. Even if she is wrong she is still right. Wise choice!

[Fordman4ever]

I too have learned that lesson the hard way.

[Fordman4ever]

Looks like we're going with the smaller one in the better location(right next to a golf course) its the one that the wife likes the best and its closer to work.

Looks like the other house is the one she likes best now. That's fine with me cause I like this one better anyways. She'll probably change her mind tomorrow anyways.

[Fordman4ever]

We are putting an offer down on the house on 70th.

[backwoods357]

Nice choice. I like #2 hands down. Congrats!

[Fordman4ever]

Thanks. I really hope our offer goes through.

[Fordman4ever]

Meeting with the Realtor today to put an offer down on the house. Wish us luck.

[Blak Smyth]

Good luck, I am considering letting my house go.
I know I can't do it but right now it would make soo much sense.
We want to move but lost over $60k on our house with the economy issues.

[Fordman4ever]

So it looks like we weren't meant to live at the house we wanted. The owners just accepted an offer right before we were going to meet with our realtor to make an offer.

[LasciviousXXX]

:td

Bummer, sorry to hear about that Earl. Home shopping sucks!

[Blak Smyth]

So it looks like we weren't meant to live at the house we wanted. The owners just accepted an offer right before we were going to meet with our realtor to make an offer.

Damn, I know that must be extremely dissapointing. Hopefully something else will come along.

[maninblack]

:td

Bummer, sorry to hear about that Earl. Home shopping sucks!

+1

[Fordman4ever]

We have found 4 more houses that we like and are going to look at them on Saturday. I'm pretty excited. I'm kinda glad the last one fell through cause I really like the ones we're going to look at.

[Fordman4ever]

Here are the new houses we're looking at.

Number 1 (http://www.idxre.com/idx/detail.cfm?cid=48325&bid=102&pid=21111932&bvlc=1)

Number 2 (http://www.idxre.com/idx/detail.cfm?cid=48325&bid=102&pid=21107853&bvlc=1)

Number 3 (http://www.idxre.com/idx/detail.cfm?cid=48325&bid=102&pid=21111602&bvlc=1)

Number 4 (http://www.idxre.com/idx/detail.cfm?cid=48325&bid=102&pid=21105588&bvlc=1)

Number 1 is really nice and is pretty similar to the one that we were looking at that got sold.

Number 2 has really nice floors and an OK kitchen, not enough pantry space though.

Number 3 has a pretty big kitchen and a walk out balcony from the master bedroom.

Number 4 has a wood burning fireplace and the best kitchen IMO.

[Fordman4ever]

We're going to look at the houses tomorrow. wish us luck.

[Fordman4ever]

Well, we went and looked at the houses today and it looks like Number 1 is the winner so far. Number 2 was a compete dud as it had mold in the garage and laundry room and smelled like crap. Number 3 was a "short sale" which can often be not so short, and it needed a lot of work. And Number 4 was really nice on the inside but the only bathroom upstairs was a shared bathroom with the master bedroom and everyone else.(the wife hates sharing bathrooms, so that one is a no) but all in all, we really liked the one on Corn Dr. The back porch is huge and so is the back yard. Hopefully this one will stay on the market long enough for us to put a bid on it.

[Ratters]

Good luck, the right one will come along when it is meant to. I'm glad my first two offers were declined because I ended up finding a house that I like MUCH better. Things tend to work out the way they are supposed to. Buying is really stressful, but so worth it.

[MikeyC]

Good luck, the right one will come along when it is meant to. I'm glad my first two offers were declined because I ended up finding a house that I like MUCH better. Things tend to work out the way they are supposed to. Buying is really stressful, but so worth it.

:tpd:

I'm a Realtor and I can honestly say I've seen this happen many, many times. It all works out for the best in the end.

[Fordman4ever]

Looks like we're putting an offer down on the house on Corn Dr. tomorrow. I really hope we get it. We really like it.

[Mattso3000]

Sweet looking house, good luck!

[Fordman4ever]

Thanks

[Fordman4ever]

They accepted our offer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Soon we will be home owners

[maninblack]

Awesome news Earl and congrats! Looks like a beautiful place and a huge yard!

[Fordman4ever]

The back yard is amazing. we're going to put a playground and a garden back there.

Smoking something good tonight for sure.

[longknocker]

They accepted our offer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Soon we will be home owners

Congrats, Brother! Nice House!:banger:tu:D

[maninblack]

The back yard is amazing. we're going to put a playground and a garden back there.

Smoking something good tonight for sure.

What's your celebratory smoke?

[Fordman4ever]

2003 Fonseca

[Fordman4ever]

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m626/Earl_McCoy/2011-07-10_19-22-06_86.jpg?t=1310343769

and a 2010 Ramon Allones.
http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m626/Earl_McCoy/2011-07-10_19-41-22_496.jpg?t=1310345026

[Ratters]

They accepted our offer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Soon we will be home owners

Sweet! :tu

[Fordman4ever]

Signed all the purchase agreement paperwork today. Home inspection on Friday.

[Fordman4ever]

Just signed all the Loan paperwork this afternoon. closing day is getting closer.

[Fordman4ever]

Home inspection went great and the radon levels were very low. Closing on the house 1 month from today.

[maninblack]

Great news brother!

[backwoods357]

Awesome!

[Mattso3000]

Nice! Congratulations!

[TBone]

Excellent news...now you can work on some normalcy for you and the family

[longknocker]

Great News, Earl! Getting Closer!:tu:)

[Fordman4ever]

25 days till closing day.

[cmitch]

This is great. Can't wait to be one of the first ones to blow off the front door on that new house!:r

[AD720]

Congrats! The day will be here before you know it!

[Fordman4ever]

This is great. Can't wait to be one of the first ones to blow off the front door on that new house!:r

The front door is bomb proof, i made sure of that. There's nothing that can blow that door off its hinges.

[maninblack]

Wanna bet?

[Fordman4ever]

I take it back. I was drunk, I didn't know what I was saying.

[Fordman4ever]

Drove by the house today just because, can't wait to move in.

[Ratters]

Ha, I was living a few blocks from the house I bought and would walk the dogs by the house almost every day while I was waiting for it to close. :D

[Fordman4ever]

Closing on the house in 8 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Angry_Pirate]

Good luck!! You are definitely buying at a good time!!

[BnBTobacco]

Congratulations and good luck as dear friend!:)

[Fordman4ever]

6 days left.

[cmitch]

Tic . . . . tock!

[Fordman4ever]

4 more days!!!!!!!!!!!!

[backwoods357]

Tomorrow bump, I stoked for ya!

[Fordman4ever]

Just did the final walkthrough, closing tomorrow

[EricF]

Just did the final walkthrough, closing tomorrow

:wo :wo Congrats Earl!!

[maninblack]

Great news Earl!! Enjoy the new digs!

[Fordman4ever]

Oh I will, don't you worry. I have the perfect 'gar in mind to smoke too.

[Fordman4ever]

Finally closed on the house today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now starts all the hard work, painting, moving, organizing. I can't wait.

[EricF]

Finally closed on the house today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now starts all the hard work, painting, moving, organizing. I can't wait.

Congrats and enjoy making it your own!!!!

[Aporschaguy]

Wow that's great... I remember my 1st house. I loved it but it had no garage. I always planned on building one but got divorced instead. Now I have a garage and a better wife... :D

[Ratters]

Finally closed on the house today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now starts all the hard work, painting, moving, organizing. I can't wait.

:noon:banger:tu

[Fordman4ever]

Sooooooooooooooooooooooooo muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuch painting

[Fordman4ever]

First cigar at the new house with my Dad. I had a CAO Soprano Assassin and I cant remember what my dad had.

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m626/Earl_McCoy/2011-08-20_21-09-45_61.jpg?t=1313892601

[maninblack]

Looks like a good time Earl! Nothing better than enjoying a smoke with your old man.