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I was thinking the same thing. Kinda creepy from the outside, plus the orbs in the pics. -
Are there any updated houses in the neighborhood? How are they comparing in price?
I can see a lot of potential in the house and it's great that you can do the work yourself.
On the flip side, if you're doing construction all day at work, you sure as hell are gonna get burned out doing it in your free time.Comment
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I think it's cool. I dig old houses. I hate 2 story houses thoughComment
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"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms. The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government"
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That almost seems like buying a 99 dollar roller car you need to invest 70K into for it to do what you want - when there are cars for 20K that'll do what you want right off the bat.
1932 is waaaay too old, unless you have a lot of disposable income. I think most houses are sold as-is, but I'd get an inspector that you trust and look out for high dollar problems.
Also, if you ever plan to have a family that kitchen won't work. A good modern woman is going to want a lot of space to work in.
The outside looks fine. I'd also wait for a warm day and take an IR thermometer to the walls. I'm guess you won't see much difference between the windows and the walls.
Basically, you'll be remodeling and updating the whole home by the time you're done. Especially if you end up with a wife and kids there.
How long has it been on the market?Last edited by ceyko; 05-14-2011, 07:22 AM.Originally posted by MR EDDComment
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It isn't a few blocks from the airstrip in springdale is it?"If I asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." - Henry FordComment
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I really like that house, buy it!Comment
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My house was built in 1900 they are a lot of work and money.Comment
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Nothing wrong with buying older houses. New homes can break just as easy, especially when they cut corners to save money when being built. Just thoroughly check it out. You don't that kind of charm in the newer lame houses being built now.
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I like the way my brother has to open windows to get his fireplace to draw on his new energy efficient home. Kind of defeats the purpose. I know its tight but they should have allowed for a draw duct in the chimney or something.
I say go for it. Lots of personality. Just update the bones of the home first. Offer 85kComment
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All I have to say is, after owning a house, I want nothing larger than I need. Garage space is bad ass, but the hangar/warehouse with a little 1 bedroom apartment inside seems more and more appealing everyday.
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Good luck! I love older homes. My mom and stepdad had an amazing old farmhouse in Bandera that they restored. It's was a lot of fun to work on, but got stressful at times.
You may see if the inspector will let you and your dad walk through it together, so you two can form a detailed list of all of the renovations and start putting a realistic estimate together, since you guys are in construction. I'd also look at what needs to be done to make it habitable verses what needs to be done to make it your dream home and attempt to seperate the two.
Also, get on the county tax accessor's page and look up the tax appraisal, as well as the appraisals in the area. It will give you an idea of whether or not the money spent will support the area comps when you decide to sell.Comment
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that's what we're moving towards... small house right now, hopefully a 4-5ksqft building with a ~1500sqft house in it in the futureOriginally posted by eastsidetorino View PostComment
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It's definately got character. you cant say that about most of the cookie cutter houses of today. Congrats on the find.sigpicComment
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I agree, if you're in construction go for it. They really don't build houses like they used too. I can dig it.Originally posted by Bringit View PostComment
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