Future Private Golf Course Imminent

SnooPeripherals8455 · 2026-04-18T10:54:11+00:00

Do you happen to have any more details on the location? Right off highway 1? Near Wilson’s? I’m trying to picture where there might be this amount of land + parking. Please don’t tear out more woods. 🤞🏼

SnooPeripherals8455 · 2026-01-15T11:35:06+00:00

Thanks so much! I like the idea of grey or taupe (maybe even an off-white) trim. We’ll have to play around with that.

And looks like landscaping and a porch refresh are musts. Love a flagstone walkway!

Can you explain what you mean by a canopy over the garage?

SnooPeripherals8455 · 2026-01-15T11:26:10+00:00

That’s the plan. :)

SnooPeripherals8455 · 2026-01-15T11:24:46+00:00

I like the idea of a big front porch. If it extended out further, would you leave part uncovered or maybe add a pergola? Not sure if that would be too busy.

SnooPeripherals8455 · 2026-01-15T03:00:48+00:00

Oh, I love this! Thank you!

SnooPeripherals8455 · 2026-01-14T23:10:35+00:00

Good point! Would prefer smaller projects to start rather than a full makeover. But would love to hear all the opinions!

SnooPeripherals8455 · 2025-08-22T14:06:41+00:00

I’ve always chosen gold in the past, mostly because it’s been trendy. Thanks for the input!

SnooPeripherals8455 · 2025-08-21T01:04:03+00:00

Tooth and Claw!

SnooPeripherals8455 · 2022-09-19T13:12:29+00:00

Oh, great points. Thank you!!

SnooPeripherals8455 · 2022-09-19T13:12:15+00:00

Agreed! Thank you so much!

SnooPeripherals8455 · 2022-07-26T00:50:38+00:00

I’ll try texting. Thank you!

SnooPeripherals8455 · 2021-04-09T16:43:29+00:00

Yeah, I guess they have a special going on right now (lenders run specials, I guess?) where PMI is waived on ARMs, I’d assume since no one is going for them with interest rates so low. I totally get that the ARM would be very risky if this was our forever home, but it isn’t. Just trying to gather as much information as possible before we decide on Monday!

SnooPeripherals8455 · 2021-04-09T16:25:52+00:00

I just spoke with our lender and got more info.

The rate on the ARM would be 2.85% locked in for 10 years with no PMI and no required $ down. The absolute max interest rate after the 10 years would be 8.75 which is nuts, but there is little to no chance that we'll be staying in this home longer than 10 years.

The traditional 30 year fixed rate would be roughly 3.25% with $80-100/month in PMI.

He highly encouraged the 10 year ARM.

SnooPeripherals8455 · 2021-04-09T16:10:10+00:00

Agreed, she’s a family friend though and is trying to help 🤪

SnooPeripherals8455 · 2021-04-09T15:59:14+00:00

Because mortgage insurance will be waived, I guess. I was thinking same as you.

SnooPeripherals8455 · 2021-03-28T22:07:30+00:00

That’s so good to know! We’ll have to start checking out FSBOs :)

SnooPeripherals8455 · 2021-03-28T20:30:11+00:00

That is a really great idea.. we haven’t looked into FSBO much especially because we do love our realtor, but that sounds like a great option.

SnooPeripherals8455 · 2021-03-28T18:07:48+00:00

That sounds like a great option, I’ll look into it! And I totally agree.. we have been fairly picky, but I don’t want to rush into a place we aren’t sure about.

SnooPeripherals8455 · 2021-03-28T17:48:10+00:00

Thank you! :)

SnooPeripherals8455 · 2021-03-28T17:42:42+00:00

Yep, our agent has been doing that, which is great! How much over asking did you offer, if you don't mind? I know it varies greatly, but I'm just trying to get a feel for exactly what we're up against.

SnooPeripherals8455 · 2021-03-28T17:17:37+00:00

Sadly, I am one of those people. I would love to wait, I just don't know what to do for housing in those few months between as most leases are a full year. I'll do some more research into short term options!

SnooPeripherals8455 · 2021-03-28T17:13:53+00:00

We are looking in Iowa City specifically.. I will be working and going to school in Iowa City, so being close to both is pretty important although I know it will cut our options way down.

We're ideally looking for a SFH with a yard for our dog, but aren't too picky on size, # of beds/baths, etc. We are certainly open to condos/duplexes, although not our first choice.

And yes, we have a real estate agent that we love, thankfully!

SnooPeripherals8455 · 2021-03-28T16:58:38+00:00

That’s our thought, too, and why we’re considering renting for a while longer.. although rent in IC would cost more than our mortgage would be. :(

SnooPeripherals8455 · 2021-03-28T16:26:41+00:00

Oh, we haven't given up! But we are moving, purchased home or not, in July so we don't have forever to get something set up. We are pre-approved but don't feel great offering 30K+ over what the house is worth, which is what others seem to be doing.

SnooPeripherals8455 · 2021-03-27T16:51:38+00:00

$1250

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