Comments | bardiva: House Hunting

bardiva

House Hunting

Feb 09, 2009 22:02

I just looked at a house. It needs a bit of work. Good price. I can totally see myself there.

Now to decide if I want to put an offer on it.

louisville, real estate, germantown, house

Comments 7

corto February 10 2009, 03:33:41 UTC

is it work you will do?
Or can expect to afford to have done?
And will you pay good money to a third party to inspect it?
If yes to all three... !! sounds exciting! :D

House bardiva February 10 2009, 21:04:24 UTC

Depends.

There is a bit of water damage. Don't know if the source has been fixed and the interior hasn't, or what. The exterior (roof, eaves) I would pay to have fixed, the interior (drywall) Stephen says he can do.

Carpet in one room needs to be replaced. Pay someone.

Cosmetic things like fireplace mantels and baseboards need some sanding and stain/paint. I would think I would be able to do those things myself.

Eventually a freshening up of the bathroom and kitchen, but those wouldn't be immediate expenses.

So, to move in, I know the water damage and carpet will need to be fixed. Hopefully an inspection won't uncover any other problems.

It *IS* a 109 year old house. :T

It is exciting! And scary! ;)

missv February 10 2009, 05:03:13 UTC

Fab! The rumor mill is saying that 30 year fixed mortgage rates might drop as low as 4.5% this week. Are you pre-approved?

House bardiva February 10 2009, 21:06:54 UTC

That would be awesome. I am pre-approved, but from a couple of months ago at 6.5% when the market was 6.25%, I think. Hopefully I won't have any issues getting the new lower rate. I'm not sure how that works.

The house I'm considering is 109 years old! Thought you could appreciate that. :)

thebill February 10 2009, 06:23:42 UTC

*coughs* I'll still end up needin' a place to live come fall-time.
Just saying.

Also!
Congrats! You must show me pictures so that we may squeal either way!

Moving bardiva February 10 2009, 21:09:35 UTC

What is happening to the place you are living in now? Aren't you living over off Hurstbourne? You prob want to get away from there anyway.

Maybe you would want my apartment! It's in a great location and cheap.

Re: Moving thebill February 11 2009, 00:53:49 UTC

The lease ends on my apartment and my roommates aren't planning to stay here past then. Your apartment is pretty extra rad.