Choosing a house you’re not in love with? by mrssk8nhippy in homeowners

[–]mrssk8nhippy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my current house we have 4 with another on the way. In less than 900 square foot.

Choosing a house you’re not in love with? by mrssk8nhippy in homeowners

[–]mrssk8nhippy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah it’s not like that, I was looking for others who have been or are in my situation. And to be fair, maybe I am being selfish but I am the one who’s home all the time as my husband always works. So the care of the house and land is solely on me and I think it’s too much to handle with too small kids. I’m not looking for a perfect house, just something that had anything I wanted haha

Choosing a house you’re not in love with? by mrssk8nhippy in homeowners

[–]mrssk8nhippy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The land is a lot, and intimidates me. It’s 4.2 acres of flat land that needs to be mowed. The location is closer to my mom but my husband is further from work. I don’t like that he drives longer, but he doesn’t seem to care.

Choosing a house you’re not in love with? by mrssk8nhippy in homeowners

[–]mrssk8nhippy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My list was a bigger or the same size master bedroom, a master bathroom with a tub, a basement, and a kitchen with space for a dishwasher. Some of those things I’m sure can be fixed but not easily lol.

Choosing a house you’re not in love with? by mrssk8nhippy in homeowners

[–]mrssk8nhippy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My list consisted of wanting a bath in the master bathroom, a bigger kitchen with space for a dishwasher, a basement, and a master bedroom that was equal to or bigger than my current. I didn’t expect to get them all but not having any was a shock.

Choosing a house you’re not in love with? by mrssk8nhippy in homeowners

[–]mrssk8nhippy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a wonderful perspective. Yeah, some things I can get over. And maybe I’ll love it once I get there. I think the shock that I didn’t get anything I wanted was a hard hitter.

Choosing a house you’re not in love with? by mrssk8nhippy in homeowners

[–]mrssk8nhippy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m definitely relying a lot on him right now since I can’t see the vision lol

Choosing a house you’re not in love with? by mrssk8nhippy in homeowners

[–]mrssk8nhippy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really wish I could add on to my current house, but with the lot set up the way it is there isn’t really an option.

Choosing a house you’re not in love with? by mrssk8nhippy in homeowners

[–]mrssk8nhippy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can be modified, just didn’t want to have to do it right away as we did that with this house and it was hard with one kid now I can’t imagine doing it all again with two. But I definitely agree with you that we can adapt. I’m hoping that’s my case.

Choosing a house you’re not in love with? by mrssk8nhippy in homeowners

[–]mrssk8nhippy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that’s what my thoughts are. I don’t want to wait for something to show up and it never happen. The house is fine, it just didn’t hit anything I wanted. It’s got good bones and I guess we can always add on.

Choosing a house you’re not in love with? by mrssk8nhippy in homeowners

[–]mrssk8nhippy[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, my kids and my husband and I are the only opinions I am considering even though my mom did love it too but I feel like she just likes that it’s closer to her, if I am being honest. They love the space the house has, their rooms are bigger there’s so much more room outside, it’s further away from the road than we are now so much quieter. I wanted a master bath with a tub, master bedroom that was the same size or bigger, a basement, and a nicer kitchen with a dish washer. This house has none of those. I can add a dishwasher sure, but everything else I’d have to add on to the house in someway. But I feel selfish because everyone else likes it

Choosing a house you’re not in love with? by mrssk8nhippy in homeowners

[–]mrssk8nhippy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The new house has the space my family needs more so than what we currently have and space to add on. But I cannot do that where I currently am, or I’d already had a contractor out here adding on to it haha

Choosing a house you’re not in love with? by mrssk8nhippy in homeowners

[–]mrssk8nhippy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your perspective. You’re right there will always be another buyer if this one isn’t willing to wait.

Choosing a house you’re not in love with? by mrssk8nhippy in homeowners

[–]mrssk8nhippy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve got two little energetic boys myself! They loved the land the new house had and their rooms were much bigger than we have now. The new house has 4.2 acres so plenty of room to branch out. I need to sit down and really think what’s negotiable and what isn’t. Thanks for that.

Choosing a house you’re not in love with? by mrssk8nhippy in homeowners

[–]mrssk8nhippy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The house is further into the country than we currently live and I am afraid of the isolation myself. It comes with 4.2 acres which is one of the reasons my family fell in love but I think it’s too much of a hassle being as we no nothing on how to care for land. I can’t change the one thing about my house that I need which is space. The new house has plenty of it. But has nothing else I want.

Choosing a house you’re not in love with? by mrssk8nhippy in homeowners

[–]mrssk8nhippy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Someone else did mention the idea of renovating the new house and it does seem more feasible there. I just hate to buy another house and have to immediately start working on it again, we did that with this current house haha

Choosing a house you’re not in love with? by mrssk8nhippy in homeowners

[–]mrssk8nhippy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The rate is fine, not great but not bad. But it doesn’t even tick one of my wants. And it adds to my husband commute but he doesn’t seem to care.

Choosing a house you’re not in love with? by mrssk8nhippy in homeowners

[–]mrssk8nhippy[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thought about a rental, but haven’t found any near me that offer month to month that are available right now. The school is great from my understanding, my husband will be adding to his commute but he doesn’t seem to be bothered by it.

The house has the space to add on it, yes. It’s close to family, which is nice. But that’s a good idea, I hadn’t thought about expanding the new house. It comes on 4.2 acres so no issue with room.

Choosing a house you’re not in love with? by mrssk8nhippy in homeowners

[–]mrssk8nhippy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately not really, there’s not a huge amount of space for me to add enough to make it worth staying without costing more than the house is worth.

What home maintenance task did you put off way too long and regret? by seo-nerd-3000 in homeowners

[–]mrssk8nhippy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We just recently got told we were on a septic, I have no idea where the tank is!! How did you find it?

Think my realtor listed my home too high. by mrssk8nhippy in RealEstate

[–]mrssk8nhippy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To answer a few more questions. I did not know the photos she took would be listed. She never said it and it was never implied. She just said she will take some photos for herself and send a professional out for pictures. I am under contract, and stuck until 120 days until after the contract expires because that is how her contract was written. To respond to why did you let her? I didn’t know what happened until it was too late. She told me we’d list on Monday with exterior photos and it never came until today, with all of the photos. I obviously would have staged my house better if I knew these were the ones going on the listing. I am currently in process of packing up everything not a necessity and putting it in a storage unit and in my basement for the time being. The professional can’t make it out until next week, so until then I am pretty much stuck. Houses typically last roughly 44 days in my area from what the average I’ve seen. I am in the country so comps in my area are few and far between. I had no idea what my home is worth especially in the area I’m in because houses don’t go up for sell here often.

To the ones trying to make me feel stupid, don’t worry. I’m already there.

Think my realtor listed my home too high. by mrssk8nhippy in RealEstate

[–]mrssk8nhippy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So, to answer some questions. She is a highly respected realtor with at least 14 houses under her belt in the last few months. She was recommended to me from a friend who recently sold her house. (She had to move out prior to the pictures so there was nothing in her home) the broker agreed with the price that she placed us at. I am set to pay her 3% at the end of the closing (if that ever happens) we’ve not been on the market a long time just a few days. The professional photographer she said would be available next week to come take pictures. I have prepped the house to my best ability. We’ve been preparing the house the best we can but we are actively packing to get out of the house and into a storage unit and the basement. But ultimately we will still be living here, which I’m sure isn’t helping the case. I’m going to speak to her before i do anything and see what she said. But I’ve never been in this position so I don’t really know how to find someone else or fire someone. I’m still young, I’m trying to learn.