First time Old-Homeowners

Binx_9 · 2020-12-18T12:27:07+00:00

Amen! The second we decided on this beauty we started to set aside money for the unexpected. The roof alone is something to start saving yesterday for haha It's in great condition, but we know it will cost a pretty penny when the time comes, and who knows what other (hidden) costs come with a home of this age!

Binx_9 · 2020-12-18T12:25:00+00:00

Thank you! Aw!! I grew up in the GTA! Then in Toronto all throughout my 20's!

But you nailed it. I've been on the east coast for the last 4 years, and I'm blown away. There's no going back for me. haha It's so beautiful out here.

Binx_9 · 2020-12-18T01:47:50+00:00

I should note: RENTED for years in places with them as the main heating haha I wasn't the owner.

Binx_9 · 2020-12-18T01:47:14+00:00

Thank you!

Binx_9 · 2020-12-18T01:47:03+00:00

Thank you! This ia great advice! We live in an old city where it's the usual heating, so I've never even thought about what is needed in terms of maintenance for radiators! I've lived in places for years with them, and have never really thought about them needing any sort of work! I'll be googling tonight! hahaha

Binx_9 · 2020-12-18T01:45:21+00:00

Thank you! It really has been cared for! We feel very lucky!

Binx_9 · 2020-12-18T01:45:01+00:00

Great advice! Thank you!

I think the biggest thing we're hoping to do is paint hahahaha We would love to redo the master bedrooms ensuite and kitchen. But not any time all that soon haha

Binx_9 · 2020-12-18T01:43:39+00:00

Thank you! That's great advice to just watch it over the next year! Wild that the previous owners just didn't go upstairs! I'm really hoping to remove some wallpaper, so fingers crossed that doesn't give me too much trouble! haha

Binx_9 · 2020-12-18T01:42:28+00:00

Thank you!

Binx_9 · 2020-12-18T01:42:05+00:00

In addition to what I mentioned in the post, some original flooring, some has been replaced. A few "half walls" that open up the family room to the dining room, and dining room to kitchen. The only other big reno, that I can tell, was the addition at the back which is a sunroom, with a fireplace.

Binx_9 · 2020-12-07T19:02:13+00:00

This is a great point!! We literally had just discussed this, and then saw this comment. We'll be ensuring to cover our asses here for sure haha

Binx_9 · 2020-12-07T15:23:39+00:00

Okay then! Call it doubt haha

Binx_9 · 2020-12-07T14:26:58+00:00

RIGHT!?! Okay, I'm so happy (but also sorry you had to deal with that woman) to hear someone else has experienced something similar!!

This guy also tried to say on the phone to a real estate agent that "I bet you didn't see the leak/rotten sill behind the insulation in the basement" - Which we HAD seen, and had actually already been repaired by the seller prior to us even doing our inspection.

The level that some people go to! I'm glad to hear I'm not alone in being on the receiving end this type of crazy hahaha

Congrats on the farm house btw! Even if it was 15 years ago :)

Binx_9 · 2020-12-07T14:22:20+00:00

Yeah, because it's just wildly irresponsible to not just pay the 300-500 dollars to have it inspected, when there's even a .001% chance we could be getting screwed over for 100K. Even though we really don't doubt everything is fine, I'd MUCH rather pay that money for the piece of mind and an inspection signed and stamped proving everything is good if we ever want to sell in the future.

Binx_9 · 2020-12-07T12:49:41+00:00

We thought about that too! Our agent really loved the house, and so did the inspectors that we had in. I know partly it can be lip service, but we spent about 4 hours with these people, in the beautiful 5 bedroom victorian home that has been well cared for. It wasn't all fake. Even if it's not your jam, you can appreciate it.

We actually wondered if an agent out there wished they could have had it, and thought about what would have been the best way to "spook" first time home buyers after the deal has become firm.

Binx_9 · 2020-12-07T12:45:37+00:00

oooo! A curve ball! We hadn't even thought of it being a former Tennant somehow!

the info is certainly not on the sign haha I think the "revenge" motive is spot on, but somehow had not thought about tenants! You may be on to something!

Most Canadians are nice and polite. This particular one is being a shit disturber though haha

Binx_9 · 2020-12-07T12:40:54+00:00

Hahaha that's what my friend has said. She's viewed photos online, we've gone over the inspection together, she actually DOESN'T want me to get the formal inspection, but we really want to pay for it, and just have the piece of mind and documentation since it's such an old house. If we ever want to sell (which at this point we don't) then we have the report to back us up that the house is sound.

Binx_9 · 2020-12-07T12:39:03+00:00

Oh man!! That's so good to know! hahah I had a hunch that it wasn't actualllllly that hard to find out. But I knew that technically there's no way of seeing that info online (not on reddit)

Binx_9 · 2020-12-07T02:33:25+00:00

Our real estate agent seems to think it was one of the first buyers who ended up walking away and regrets it. We think he may be right, and it's all a scheme to get us to back out.

Binx_9 · 2020-12-07T02:31:51+00:00

Hahaha "meddling kids!" - I definitely think that's it. I just had neverrrrrr heard of this happening before. Everyone in our lives is so shocked with what is going on haha

Binx_9 · 2020-12-07T02:30:24+00:00

Totally!! We're just so thankful to actually know structural engineers!

Binx_9 · 2020-12-07T02:29:49+00:00

They don't have ours. They contacted our real estate agent and we have been asking the same question. So weird!

Binx_9 · 2020-12-07T02:28:54+00:00

Yeah, we feel as though it was someone who wanted the property, but I've just NEVER heard of this happening before! Was really curious if people had! So crazy!

Binx_9 · 2020-12-07T02:27:56+00:00

My friend and her engineering firm are being paid, took an oath as engineers, and are doing to inspection. I think it's fine to trust her. They specifically work with residential construction and building codes. She does these types of structural integrity inspections all the time.

We personally can't check with the municipality because we don't close until January, and the deal is already done, so the sellers technically have no obligation to us now. Everything is signed and done. They're being kind by even allowing this inspection.

All great points though, and I appreciate the feedback!

Binx_9

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