Thanks for the report TT. I hope you get it! That is a squeaker with the two of you at the same price.
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Thanks for the report TT. I hope you get it! That is a squeaker with the two of you at the same price.
Ugh. Down to the wire. I’d be going crazy.
This sounds so good--and you saved 45k over the first one!Quote:
Originally Posted by Teacher Terry
Even better.
Fingers crossed!! Do you have any leverage against the other bidder other than price? Can you say you can move in quickly? Can you write an emotional note about how much you love it? I did that with my VT house because when they decided to not to sell for a year after we made an offer I was so disappointed that I went behind my realtor's back and sent the owner an emotional plea that I loved the house so much and I would never change it and if they changed their minds about selling please contact me.
A month later she contacted me directly asking if I'd still be interested in buying. They had changed their minds. She said they wanted someone to buy it who loved the house as much as they did.
Catherine, that is nice about you promising not to change the Vermont! —fixed it—- house in any way.
I know when I sell our city house, people are going to rip out the second and third floor. The spiral staircase that DH built painstakingly by hand, the spiral staircase that he and his dad cooperated on to make the center pole and he made treads from church pews – that is painstaking work done with his hands. And they will rip it out.
And you know what? It’s OK.It has served served us well for many years, And a tight spiral staircase is not practical for many people.
I think of all the woodworking he’s done, and I think most of that will survive with the new people. Certainly the gorgeous crown molding and bookcases on the first floor and third floor will survive. If the new people are smart, they will keep the wonderful kitchen cabinets that are nicer than anything you can buy today. I know because I’m trying to buy them for my condo! Ha ha.
But I expect the hand built bathroom vanity will be trashed because it’s out of style.Probably the old French doors Not original to this house will be pulled out. Most people don’t like French doors they’re not terribly practical. And there will be other things that leave.
IL, I love your auto correct. It changed Vermont to Rivermont--like Riverdale in Archie. Rivermont should be our online town!!Quote:
Originally Posted by iris lilies
Tybee, not saving 45k as had to offer 205 and the other person matched it. I will also need to spend money before moving in to make it the way I want it which is probably another 5k. Got a email from listing agent that the other offer had zero money for repairs which is fine. But they want me to verify by a phone call if 2 small dogs are accepted. I want it in writing either through the documents or email. The elevator has a big plastic sign with the dog rules that say 2 under 35lbs but I also know some associations are militant and will even take people to court so not bending on this. Will probably need to go up to 211 to get it. I won’t go higher than that considering it will most likely only appraise at 180. This condo meets all my requirements and the HOA fee of 373 covers all utilities except a small electric bill. The a/c is not on my electric bill.
My agent already told the listing agent my situation and put it on the offer. Honestly when I sell it’s all business and I suspect this guy is also like that from the way things are being done.
That utility thing is huge, I can see why you are going for this one.
Are you verifying that you have 2 small dogs, or verifying they are allowed? I am confused.
My dogs are too big, that's another reason to downsize one's dogs as one ages.
Argh! I corrected it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tybee
That they are allowed. My first realtor was from Poland where dogs have jobs. She suggested I get rid of one. Instead I got rid of her:)).
It sounds wonderful!
I probably would have bumped up my offer. Even if you eventually spend $250K total, it will be minimal in the scheme of things. Let's hope the other buyer gets distracted by another unit. But I'm a believer in things working out the way they're supposed to...
Jane, I am going to bump my offer from 205 to 211. That’s as high as I will go in that building. You can get much nicer condos for 250.
Catherine, my offer is contingent on my ex husband’s loan going through. Can’t close until he does.
Are they asking for highest and best? I hate that, it just feels nervewracking.
Tybee yes so I will go to 211 but no higher.
A good plan!!
Yes!Quote:
Originally Posted by Teacher Terry
In my condo building I saw lots of little old ladies and gentlemen with little fluffy dogs. So I figured little fluffy dogs were OK and then I saw somebody with a bigger dog. But I still wanted confirmation that they take dogs of 60 pounds for current tenants. You know these buildings are always changing their rules and they may grandfather in a dog in a particular unit, but if that unit comes up for sale it could be ruled as a no dog unit. You never know.
So the owner is taking new offers just from the 2 of us until 3pm tomorrow. Might not know the outcome until Tuesday. I will keep you posted:))
Thank you, fingers crossed for the right outcomeQuote:
Originally Posted by Teacher Terry
I got the condo! The other person had a slightly higher bid but I am putting down 134k so I only need a 75k loan. So that I guess means my loan is more likely to close. Very excited!
Fantastic! I am so happy for you!Quote:
Originally Posted by Teacher Terry
Wohoo! What a great relief for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Teacher Terry
Woo hoo! So glad to hear!
Congrats!
So you still ended up saving money from the first one you bid on, you like this unit on the third floor, in a neighbourhood you are pleased to live in, almost all utilities are included in the condo fee, your dogs are allowed.... sure sounds like a winner all the way. Good for you!!!!
What a relief! Yay!
Yay!!!! Fantastic!! Congrats, Terry!
Razz, yes it all worked out. The dogs and I will be very happy there. We are 2 blocks from a beautiful park with a nice walking path. Also close to stores, restaurants, etc. Having the second bedroom will be nice for company and especially when my son stays for a few months when he is back from Mexico. When I sit on my balcony I will be looking at the courtyard which is grass and trees. We will spend many happy hours out there.
Congratulations!
Sounds great, TT! Glad it's worked out.
Thanks everyone!
Congratulations! Do we get to see pictures?
Congratulations!!!! I'm so happy for you!
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I am going to have it painted and pergo put in the bedrooms before I move in. Later I am having the bathtub removed and a walk in shower with a high toilet. I don’t like the small refrigerator so will remove the cupboard above it and replace all appliances with stainless steel. Once it closes I need to measure to see if the space is wide enough for a refrigerator I want. If not I will buy a apartment size stove which is smaller. You can’t put a turkey in one but I quit cooking them 4 years ago. I am not found of the pillars on the island but they have to stay because they are set in the granite I think. They really made the island too big but nothing to do about that.
I wish the hutch wasn’t built in the dining room because I have a beautiful antique buffet I would like to put there. I don’t need the storage space. I thought of putting my tv on it but my tv will be too high and hurt my neck. Will probably have to put it in my bedroom which is a bummer.
Can you remove the built in hutch and put it somewhere else, like the bedroom to make it an office? Then you could use your buffet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Teacher Terry
I could remove it but if they didn’t run the floor under it that’s a problem as the floors are new and expensive. I don’t need the storage space and have some beautiful antiques for the bedrooms. I would just get rid of it.
Attachment 3617Attachment 3617 This is the buffet. Please report any ideas that you have because I love input from all my fellow interior decorators:)).
I am so happy for you! It's a perfect space for you. Your buffet.I like the tv idea, but understand about the height. Could it go behind the sofa if you put the sofa facing the balcony? Or on that tall wall?
TT I have ordered apartment sized appliances for my condo. The stove is 24” wide. There is also a smaller stove at 20”, but that is truly tiny and besides few makers are out there for them. The refrigerator is 24”. The dishwasher is 18” .
Be forwarned that appliances are taking a loooooooong time in these Covid times to come. The delivery date for our refrigerator has been set back twice. That is fine with me since the thing will just sit unused for many months.
oh also, some appliances are simply not being manufactured in Covid times. Bosch stopped making panel-ready dishwashers in 18” size because that was a specialty item, and they need to focus on main line items.
This may be an upside of Covid for us simplifiers who do not want 1 million choices in appliances. We now have far less than 1 million choices since the manufacturers cannot turn out all of the choices.
Of course, I want the specialty items NOW because they best fit into my tiny kitchen.
I hated the giant size refrigerator that was in that space, it overwhelmed the space.