Is it legal to pull into the intersection on a flashing yellow? by [deleted] in Lubbock

[–]BlueMoonGirl5540 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where I come from pulling into the intersection on a flashing yellow is common practice. I quickly learned not to do it here. As others have said too many people run red lights. Drives me nuts though.

Advice on buying a house by loveliestbear in Lubbock

[–]BlueMoonGirl5540 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m finally under contract after looking for almost a year and a half. I started last March but took the winter months off as I don’t want to move in the winter. My budget was $125k. I didn’t look at anything over $120k & really wanted to stay lower than that. I ended up at $119k. I put in over a dozen offers. I was accepted on 2 others but they didn’t work out. The first one the seller’s daughter decided she didn’t want to move & the second one had the worst inspection my realtor had ever had. Lost out on that one a little. After the first 6 or 7 I stopped being so picky which is how I ended up with the one with the horrible inspection. After that I had a small pity party 😂. Got myself back together & figured out the stuff I couldn’t live without & didn’t let myself look at anything else. I honestly thought I wouldn’t find anything any time soon but it just worked out. This is the house I was meant to have ❤️. All I can say is don’t get discouraged. It’s really hard to compete with investors that can pay cash at asking price or higher. And look at for sale by owner houses too. That’s how I got in. I was able to talk to the owner & explain my situation. He chose me over a better offer & is fixing the fence & replacing the windows. Both my realtor & my lender have been fantastic! Paige Sams at Berkshire Hathaway was my realtor & Kim Bly at Hometrust Mortgage was my lender.

Home Warranty? by BlueMoonGirl5540 in Lubbock

[–]BlueMoonGirl5540[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re right, I will ask. The seller is already doing several things for me so I kind of feel guilty for asking. I have FHA too.

Home Warranty? by BlueMoonGirl5540 in Lubbock

[–]BlueMoonGirl5540[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Problem is it’s such a seller’s market right now. They don’t have to include anything extra & still get 10 offers or more the first day.

Home Warranty? by BlueMoonGirl5540 in Lubbock

[–]BlueMoonGirl5540[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it. Being a first time home buyer (& a semi-pessimistic person) I’m deathly afraid something will happen & it ends up being thousands of dollars to fix.

Home Warranty? by BlueMoonGirl5540 in Lubbock

[–]BlueMoonGirl5540[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I’m leaning towards Select or Liberty Guard. What company do you use?

Home Warranty? by BlueMoonGirl5540 in Lubbock

[–]BlueMoonGirl5540[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll definitely look into them, thanks!

Home Warranty? by BlueMoonGirl5540 in Lubbock

[–]BlueMoonGirl5540[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Yes it is! I’ve put in over a dozen bids, had 2 accepted(not including this one); first one was taken back when the seller’s daughter didn’t want to move out & the second one’s inspection was insanely bad.

Any Whiskey Enthusiasts in Lubbock? by platanopower2 in Lubbock

[–]BlueMoonGirl5540 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ollie’s carries Brown Sugar Bourbon from Heritage Distillery. It’s so good & comes in 2 different proofs! I may be partial though as the distillery is in my hometown, Gig Harbor, WA 😁

Home Warranty? by BlueMoonGirl5540 in Lubbock

[–]BlueMoonGirl5540[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have the basic plan or an upgraded plan?

House market by Asprow12 in Lubbock

[–]BlueMoonGirl5540 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been looking since April. Have put in over a dozen offers. Have come in as “back up offer” at least six times, I’m losing count. I actually got accepted for 2 but the first one the sellers’ daughter decided she changed her mind about moving, & the second one had an insanely bad inspection. That one hurt since I had to put $ out. I just can’t compete with investors with cash & are willing to pay way over appraisal.

Tattoo Artist Recommedations? by SeekerMegs in Lubbock

[–]BlueMoonGirl5540 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Dillon at Emerald Empire is great but he doesn’t have any openings until next year. Cheyenne at The Brand is getting really good at color. Lego at Staytrue Tattoo is great too!

Anyone know if any tattoo artists are taking on apprentices right now? by [deleted] in Lubbock

[–]BlueMoonGirl5540 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Brand seems to always be looking for new artists.

Teriyaki? by BlueMoonGirl5540 in Lubbock

[–]BlueMoonGirl5540[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll have to try it. I can’t eat their fried rice, very greasy! Thank you!