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Post by stoner on Jun 2, 2007 13:43:58 GMT -5
Finally, after renting the same hoise for 22 years($ wasted), my wife and I are buying our first house. HAPPY?  We think so. We're scared more than anything right now. The thought of moving all our belongings is over-whelming and the thought of making the payments is terrifying. But with a little work, we can make this house our home. It's a 3br 1 bath house with a 2 car garage(in other words, I'll have plenty of room for my shop!). Here are a few pics. The front.   The backyard.    Kitchen    Living Room   Entry  Escrow closes around June 15th so we have to get our butts in gear and start packing up our stuff.  So I won't be around here very much and my cabbing will come to a grinding halt(pun intended). Wish us luck, we're going to need it! |
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Post by Tweetiepy on Jun 2, 2007 13:51:01 GMT -5
Congratulations Ed! I wish you all the best! I hope it all goes well
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Post by krazydiamond on Jun 2, 2007 13:53:25 GMT -5
wow, looks like a great house! nice yard and landscaping too! super photos!
good luck moving all your stuff! we'll be expecting progess photos, lol!
KD
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Post by adrian65 on Jun 2, 2007 14:41:25 GMT -5
I like a lot your house, Ed. I bet the home will be even more nice and warm. The green surroundings are also great!
And that 2 cars garrage is awesome, great to have such a working space.
I've noticed that all the things in the house seem to double their volume during a moving action. So don't be surprised about that.
Good luck in your moving!
Adrian
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lastl98
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Post by lastl98 on Jun 2, 2007 14:46:08 GMT -5
That's wonderful Ed! I've no doubt you'll make that house a home in no time.  Congrats on the biggest investment you'll ever make in your life! Looks awesome, even got room for guests perhaps? Enjoy, I'm sure you've earned it! Last |
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Post by Rockygibraltar on Jun 2, 2007 15:01:03 GMT -5
That is a fantastic house. I realy like the landscaping. It has a warm look to it.
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Post by MichiganRocks on Jun 2, 2007 15:11:24 GMT -5
Hey Ed, that really looks great! Are you still in the SF area? My son lives in Roseville, down by Sacramento. I'm hoping to get out there again soon. Only problem is, I want to ride the bike there without using the expressways, and my wife doesn't like the idea of sleeping on the ground in a corn field.  I'd like to see my son, but I'd also like to see some of the real America. Hope you and your's are doing well! Ron |
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Post by stoner on Jun 2, 2007 16:29:35 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. This house is exactly what we were looking for. It's been well maintained, but not upgraded, which I can do most if not all of the work myself, and increase the value without doing any major remodel work. The kitchen cabinets and counters are the first to go. They are the original cabinets and are pretty funky inside. I can build new cabinets and get granite tiles(my daughter works for a tile place) and have a new kitchen for less than $3000. It's going to be fun once we get moved!
Ron, I'm still here in San Jose so if you ever do make it out to Roseville, make sure you let me know, because like was noted above, we have room for guests, and I'd love to finally meet you in person.
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Post by lonewolfrockhound on Jun 2, 2007 16:50:32 GMT -5
You're gonna love being a home-owner! You're livin' the American dream now buddy!
Which reminds me, I need to pay my home-owners taxes.....lol
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Post by desertdweller on Jun 2, 2007 17:22:25 GMT -5
Our taxes are still relatively low, thankful for that! Nice house Ed, hey if you need any help with the tile work......Just let me know!! We could do some custom counters with backsplashes and some nice borderwork on the floors.,,,,,
Love the backyard!
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Post by cina on Jun 2, 2007 17:45:24 GMT -5
Ed Best best best of luck on you move. Congratzzzzz! Steph |
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Post by Condor on Jun 2, 2007 17:49:20 GMT -5
Congratulations on your new home. Lots of green. No desert at all. You can always come out here to the land of no trees, and brown landscape.
Condor
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Post by stoner on Jun 2, 2007 18:03:16 GMT -5
Thanks Jamie. Will you fly up here to do the work? That'd be cool. Hey Gil, there is a little patch of brown grass in the backyard, I'll keep that as my desert area! Thanks for all the wishes.
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Post by maryann on Jun 2, 2007 18:10:09 GMT -5
Congrats to you and Susan! It looks just great! Best to both of you!
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Post by larrywyland3 on Jun 2, 2007 18:50:13 GMT -5
Congratulations on your new home.
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Post by Original Admin on Jun 2, 2007 18:59:28 GMT -5
Stoner that looks fantastic, Definately wasting your money renting - Ive been there aswell and lost thousands renting. Plug in the fridge - and the beers will do the rest Mark |
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Post by xenaswolf on Jun 2, 2007 19:11:15 GMT -5
Gratz on your new home!
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Post by cpdad on Jun 2, 2007 20:02:18 GMT -5
congrates ed...that is a beautiful place you have there...kev.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2007 22:03:58 GMT -5
Ed,
Very cozy home you have there! Congatulations & glad to help you move. Let me know when you need a strong back.
Tony
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Post by joe on Jun 2, 2007 22:27:46 GMT -5
Great house Ed! Welcome to endless debt. You'll love it! Now where's that New Olde Hippie Workshop go?
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We think so. We're scared more than anything right now. The thought of moving all our belongings is over-whelming and the thought of making the payments is terrifying. But with a little work, we can make this house our home. It's a 3br 1 bath house with a 2 car garage(in other words, I'll have plenty of room for my shop!). 
So I won't be around here very much and my cabbing will come to a grinding halt(pun intended). Wish us luck, we're going to need it!
I'd like to see my son, but I'd also like to see some of the real America.
