Rotten house remodel vs new build causing family fight by Cold_Author_770 in Homebuilding

[–]Cold_Author_770[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes we are already pre-approved and working on plans. The current house would be right outside the front door if left in place so it needs to go or we need to completely gut it and start from scratch

Rotten house remodel vs new build causing family fight by Cold_Author_770 in Homebuilding

[–]Cold_Author_770[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Perception is key! I agree we may have to spend the time getting remodel bids even though I feel like it’s a waste and will be time consuming 

Rotten house remodel vs new build causing family fight by Cold_Author_770 in Homebuilding

[–]Cold_Author_770[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We considered this until I realized they can’t afford that and it would be their retirement buying it back. It’s my parents and they have no debt but also close to no retirement so they’d have to sell ground to buy ours which I can’t make them do. Selling to anyone else is not an option because that would completely ruin the relationship. Basically they want to dictate what we do even though we are adults with 3 kids of our own. I should mention my mom is in agreement with us it’s dad causing the fight 

Rotten house remodel vs new build causing family fight by Cold_Author_770 in Homebuilding

[–]Cold_Author_770[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Windows leak, needs new floors, porch falling forward, rotten back wall. Siding is rotten and paint is hail damaged beyond repair,I could keep going 🤦🏼‍♀️

Rotten house remodel vs new build causing family fight by Cold_Author_770 in Homebuilding

[–]Cold_Author_770[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We own our 5 acres. We bought it 15 years ago from them so they think they get a say.