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deadeyedick Offline
#251 Posted: Tue, Jun 7 2022, 12:49 PM EST
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Yeah, over asking is common these days and a counter offer might just be in order.
Ram27 Offline
#252 Posted: Tue, Jun 7 2022, 12:51 PM EST
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deadeyedick wrote:
Yeah, over asking is common these days and a counter offer might just be in order.



Creed , greed is good !!!!
Stogie1020 Offline
#253 Posted: Tue, Jun 7 2022, 12:54 PM EST
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a $25K RV will be a lot nicer than a $12K RV....
DrafterX Offline
#254 Posted: Tue, Jun 7 2022, 1:08 PM EST
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He's got a truck so I was thinking a used medium sized trailer.. that was he could set up camp and explore easily.. a Bounder would nicer but harder to check out da hoods and stuff... Mellow
Stogie1020 Offline
#255 Posted: Tue, Jun 7 2022, 1:15 PM EST
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I hadn't even thought about a tow-behind, good plan!

plinytheelder Offline
#256 Posted: Tue, Jun 7 2022, 1:32 PM EST
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Shawn, You may want to think about the buy an RV/Trailer and look around for the right property approach.
I've sold 2 houses in the last 3 years. Most likely, they were like yours. Taking care of your house is something you've done, BUT for a lot of people they put a house on the market that has multiple issues. I've looked for 2 months, seen lots of houses, and have come to the conclusion that most people live like pigs and they should be ashamed of the lifestyle they have settled on.

You may have to look for a while to get a place, that the "investors" are also looking at, that you'ld even consider buying. It also doesn't make sense to try and buy a home while dropping into town for 4-5 days and looking at what's available, 15 houses in 3 days (I did that and it didn't work out for me very well). I lived in an Apt once, and at my Daughters house twice to help ease the anxiety of needing a place to live.

Currently waiting to hear back from my inspection issues (roof worn out and Radon system install for high values) on the house that has a fence falling down, basement window wells needing replacement, interior paint job that is embarrassing etc... BUT, it has an acceptable layout, 4 car garage, on a 1/3acre lot in the best section of town... The sellers are trying to cheap their way out of any repairs... so I might have to pass on it and keep looking.
MACS Offline
#257 Posted: Tue, Jun 7 2022, 3:12 PM EST
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Appreciate the advice, bruddah.

Current plan (subject to change) is to AirBnB and keep our stuff in storage until we're ready. We're selling/donating a lot of stuff and moving only living room furniture, 2 beds and 2 nightstands and then the household goods like linens, cookware and pictures and stuff... Couple TV's, too.

I do not want to buy an RV. Also already told the realtor in FL we want either new construction or a 1-2 year old place that has a transferrable manufacturers warranty. Most builders give you 10 years.
Gene363 Offline
#258 Posted: Tue, Jun 7 2022, 4:24 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Appreciate the advice, bruddah.

Current plan (subject to change) is to AirBnB and keep our stuff in storage until we're ready. We're selling/donating a lot of stuff and moving only living room furniture, 2 beds and 2 nightstands and then the household goods like linens, cookware and pictures and stuff... Couple TV's, too.

I do not want to buy an RV. Also already told the realtor in FL we want either new construction or a 1-2 year old place that has a transferrable manufacturers warranty. Most builders give you 10 years.


Are you using a moving company or something like the PODS containers?

Check with your insurance agent, about coverage, valuables do go missing in transit/storage. Moving firearms is another consideration.
8trackdisco Offline
#259 Posted: Tue, Jun 7 2022, 7:54 PM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
If you buy the RV you can drive both Florida coasts and figure out where you want to be.. and take as much time as you need.. and prolly make your money back on da RV.. if you get rid of it... Mellow


This is intriguing. Many benefits. The downside (Frank1) is they want a home of 2,000+ sq ft. Space makes for good relationships.

These same people placed into a 300 ft aluminum box?

Six months from now, they’d own two homes. With Shawn paying for both.
8trackdisco Offline
#260 Posted: Tue, Jun 7 2022, 10:02 PM EST
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Well? What is the decision?
Even if you haven’t chose, you still have made a choice. RUSHing.
rfenst Offline
#261 Posted: Wed, Jun 8 2022, 10:29 AM EST
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Will they really walk away after their artificial deadline expires and never come back at their initial offer price if you counter offer? Hopefully, you have full confidence in your realtor...
BuckyB93 Offline
#262 Posted: Wed, Jun 8 2022, 10:35 AM EST
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So living in a van down by the river is off the table?
Ram27 Offline
#263 Posted: Wed, Jun 8 2022, 2:02 PM EST
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Well what the hell did you decide ?????????? d'oh! Brick wall d'oh!

MACS Offline
#264 Posted: Wed, Jun 8 2022, 2:27 PM EST
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We decided to accept that offer, however, they wanted a close date of July 1, we countered with July 11. Waiting for them to accept or reject.
Gene363 Offline
#265 Posted: Wed, Jun 8 2022, 2:36 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
We decided to accept that offer, however, they wanted a close date of July 1, we countered with July 11. Waiting for them to accept or reject.



Fantastic! I hope they accept so you can start the closing countdown.
Ram27 Offline
#266 Posted: Wed, Jun 8 2022, 2:40 PM EST
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WTG MACKIE Good luck. Applause
HockeyDad Offline
#267 Posted: Wed, Jun 8 2022, 3:24 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
We decided to accept that offer, however, they wanted a close date of July 1, we countered with July 11. Waiting for them to accept or reject.


They’ll take that.
MACS Offline
#268 Posted: Wed, Jun 8 2022, 3:34 PM EST
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HockeyDad wrote:
They’ll take that.


Just got a call from the realtor. They took it.

Doc signed and escrow to open.
Stogie1020 Offline
#269 Posted: Wed, Jun 8 2022, 3:41 PM EST
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Congrats!
frankj1 Offline
#270 Posted: Wed, Jun 8 2022, 4:03 PM EST
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Sweet!
8trackdisco Offline
#271 Posted: Wed, Jun 8 2022, 5:31 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Just got a call from the realtor. They took it.

Doc signed and escrow to open.


Applause Applause Applause Applause
HockeyDad Offline
#272 Posted: Wed, Jun 8 2022, 5:46 PM EST
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Game on! You win. You beat me out of Cali!
MACS Offline
#273 Posted: Wed, Jun 8 2022, 6:34 PM EST
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HockeyDad wrote:
Game on! You win. You beat me out of Cali!


Slow ya roll, there Le HockeyDad... I cannot accept the victory until the cash proceeds have been deposited and my ass is driving over the state line into AZ.

First stop I'm getting online and changing my state tax withdrawal info on my military and CalPers websites.
rfenst Offline
#274 Posted: Wed, Jun 8 2022, 6:49 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Just got a call from the realtor. They took it.

Doc signed and escrow to open.

Now get the frank out of there!
Sunoverbeach Offline
#275 Posted: Wed, Jun 8 2022, 9:34 PM EST
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Victory is in sight
Gene363 Offline
#276 Posted: Wed, Jun 8 2022, 10:00 PM EST
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July 11, 2022 Freedom day!
Palama Offline
#277 Posted: Wed, Jun 8 2022, 11:49 PM EST
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Gene363 wrote:
July 11, 2022 Freedom day!


The return of “Better Call Saul”!

Congratulations Shawn! Applause

Hope your move ‘cross country goes as smooth as the sale of your house.
BuckyB93 Offline
#278 Posted: Wed, Jun 8 2022, 11:56 PM EST
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Major life change and relocation from one end of the continent to the other in about 3 months.
BuckyB93 Offline
#279 Posted: Wed, Jun 8 2022, 11:56 PM EST
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Two seven NINE!
8trackdisco Offline
#280 Posted: Thu, Jun 9 2022, 10:17 AM EST
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MACS wrote:
Slow ya roll, there Le HockeyDad... I cannot accept the victory until the cash proceeds have been deposited and my ass is driving over the state line into AZ.

First stop I'm getting online and changing my state tax withdrawal info on my military and CalPers websites.


You are a bad Man! Ke rollin, rollin, rollin’.
MACS Offline
#281 Posted: Thu, Jun 9 2022, 5:10 PM EST
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Termite inspection tomorrow 12-2pm. Home inspection the day after that at 10am.

I'ze rollin', bruh... I'ze rollin'...

Sold one of my power recliners. Lady just texted me her husband wants the other one, too. lol

Edit: Man cave is down to a nylon folding chair, a table and a TV.
Gene363 Offline
#282 Posted: Thu, Jun 9 2022, 6:50 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Termite inspection tomorrow 12-2pm. Home inspection the day after that at 10am.

I'ze rollin', bruh... I'ze rollin'...

Sold one of my power recliners. Lady just texted me her husband wants the other one, too. lol

Edit: Man cave is down to a nylon folding chair, a table and a TV.


I hope all goes well with the inspection.

Sell sell sell... traveling light is the way to go.
frankj1 Offline
#283 Posted: Thu, Jun 9 2022, 6:59 PM EST
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shoulda had Anth take some chit back to Louisiana...
Sunoverbeach Offline
#284 Posted: Thu, Jun 9 2022, 7:03 PM EST
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MACS wrote:


Edit: Man cave is down to a nylon folding chair, a table and a TV.

Sounds like my smoking "lounge," minus the TV
madspackler Offline
#285 Posted: Fri, Jun 10 2022, 11:24 AM EST
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Happy for you and the Missus that it is all working out. Get the packing done so you can relax a bit. At some point the relief of leaving Cali will hit and you will feel like a different person. It was that way for me when I left NY 16 years ago. Never have wanted to go back except for short visits to family. Now my siblings prefer to come here to visit us. Just better way of life.

Once you start that cross-country trip, you need to let all us BOTL know. Seriously - You are always welcome to stop in and spend a few days at Camp Spackle, and I think we are on your route to FL

Could make the trip into one extended mobile Herf..
DrafterX Offline
#286 Posted: Fri, Jun 10 2022, 11:43 AM EST
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true dat... I'm right off I-40.... Beer
MACS Offline
#287 Posted: Fri, Jun 10 2022, 1:22 PM EST
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Awwwww shucks, Blushing thanks, fellas...
Gene363 Offline
#288 Posted: Fri, Jun 10 2022, 1:34 PM EST
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North Augusta, SC isn't too far off your route either.
8trackdisco Offline
#289 Posted: Fri, Jun 10 2022, 2:42 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Awwwww shucks, Blushing thanks, fellas...


Um…. I’m a little North.
dkeage Offline
#290 Posted: Fri, Jun 10 2022, 2:52 PM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
Um…. I’m a little south

Palama Offline
#291 Posted: Fri, Jun 10 2022, 3:12 PM EST
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I’m a little west (…of your current location…).
madspackler Offline
#292 Posted: Fri, Jun 10 2022, 3:55 PM EST
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Right off of 20/59, just before you pick up 65 to head south...
delta1 Offline
#293 Posted: Fri, Jun 10 2022, 6:55 PM EST
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I'm gonna havta drop in on the MACS' CA residence before he vacates ... he needs a final CA herf and a parting kick in the gonads...errrr....gift...
DrafterX Offline
#294 Posted: Fri, Jun 10 2022, 7:31 PM EST
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delta1 wrote:
I'm gonna havta drop in on the MACS' CA residence before he vacates ... he needs a final CA herf and a parting rub on da gonads...errrr....gift...



freak... Mellow
MACS Offline
#295 Posted: Fri, Jun 10 2022, 8:13 PM EST
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I can feel the love.

It kinda hurts, like in Jamie's van.
Gene363 Offline
#296 Posted: Sun, Jun 12 2022, 8:12 AM EST
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Shawn, a new wrinkle for buying a house from a builder, sale, "Canceled for Convienance", check any contract carefully.

Builder Legally Cancels Home Sale Six Days Before Closing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0Omn9ZQicc
MACS Offline
#297 Posted: Sun, Jun 12 2022, 10:19 AM EST
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Termite inspection was good.

Home inspector said nothing major was wrong and only pointed out a few things we already knew. Said the house looked better than a lot of houses he has done.

Had to put in a couple CO2 monitors while he was here, so he could check that box. Didn't have any and they're required for any sale now. They have "plug-ins" but no outlets in the upstairs hall, so I had to mount a battery operated one. Easy enough.
8trackdisco Offline
#298 Posted: Sun, Jun 12 2022, 10:28 AM EST
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MACS wrote:
so I had to mount a battery operated one. Easy enough.


………….. pervert.
bgz Offline
#299 Posted: Sun, Jun 12 2022, 10:54 AM EST
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MACS finally getting out of Cali...

Bout damn time.
Gene363 Offline
#300 Posted: Sun, Jun 12 2022, 11:09 AM EST
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MACS wrote:
Termite inspection was good.

Home inspector said nothing major was wrong and only pointed out a few things we already knew. Said the house looked better than a lot of houses he has done.

Had to put in a couple CO2 monitors while he was here, so he could check that box. Didn't have any and they're required for any sale now. They have "plug-ins" but no outlets in the upstairs hall, so I had to mount a battery operated one. Easy enough.



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