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Title: I looked at this condo today
Post by: ignom on April 10, 2005, 07:14:51 PM
Here (http://public.kaarmls.com/property/view.asp?spn=&al=&ol=&MLSID=445543&srURL=%2Fproperty%2FsearchResults%2Easp%3Fpt%3D2%26AreaID%3D1%26K%5FSTR%3Damanda)

Whoever took the pictures needs to quit using cameras. It's a pretty nice place.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Gamplayerx on April 10, 2005, 07:19:56 PM
It looks kind of cute.  Except if you buy it, please promise me to nix that border in the kitchen.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Dry then Catch on April 10, 2005, 07:22:12 PM
i like the brick..  very classic.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: ignom on April 11, 2005, 08:33:32 AM
My mom just stopped by. I think we're going to offer $85K for this condo.

We're going to check with a realtor friend of my mom to see if he can find anywhere that's better first.

The only other ones I like so far are about $25K more.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: DownSouth on April 11, 2005, 08:59:16 AM
Looks nice.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Infobahn on April 11, 2005, 09:02:22 AM
Cool.  Good luck.  Best thing you can do.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: ignom on April 14, 2005, 12:08:00 PM
Just signed some paperwork with the realtor. We're placing a starting offer of $82K today.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: cnamon on April 14, 2005, 12:09:26 PM
Good luck!
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Dry then Catch on April 14, 2005, 12:10:59 PM
does it have a washer and dryer?  ask if you can keep it, its a paiin in the ass to get a new one
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: DownSouth on April 14, 2005, 12:12:04 PM
Good Luck.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: ignom on April 14, 2005, 12:17:30 PM
Quote from: CatchrNdRy on April 14, 2005, 12:10:59 PM
does it have a washer and dryer?  ask if you can keep it, its a paiin in the ass to get a new one

I already have a washer and dryer in storage.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Dry then Catch on April 14, 2005, 12:18:17 PM
how bout a fridge?
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: ignom on April 14, 2005, 12:25:53 PM
Quote from: CatchrNdRy on April 14, 2005, 12:18:17 PM
how bout a fridge?

We're asking for the fridge.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Gamplayerx on April 14, 2005, 12:58:02 PM
Best of luck to ya!
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Jessie on April 14, 2005, 12:59:07 PM
I hope the bathroom is all in one room.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: DownSouth on April 14, 2005, 01:03:20 PM
Quote from: jessie on April 14, 2005, 12:59:07 PM
I hope the bathroom is all in one room.
What?
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: ignom on April 14, 2005, 01:06:22 PM
Quote from: DownSouth on April 14, 2005, 01:03:20 PM
Quote from: jessie on April 14, 2005, 12:59:07 PM
I hope the bathroom is all in one room.
What?

At my apartment, the toilet and one sink are in a room, and the shower and another sink are in a room next to it.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: DownSouth on April 14, 2005, 01:10:48 PM
Quote from: ignom on April 14, 2005, 01:06:22 PM
Quote from: DownSouth on April 14, 2005, 01:03:20 PM
Quote from: jessie on April 14, 2005, 12:59:07 PM
I hope the bathroom is all in one room.
What?

At my apartment, the toilet and one sink are in a room, and the shower and another sink are in a room next to it.
My old place had a sink in one room.  The toilet and shower in another room and sink in another room.  Shaped like an L.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Gamplayerx on April 14, 2005, 01:34:57 PM
Quote from: ignom on April 14, 2005, 01:06:22 PM
Quote from: DownSouth on April 14, 2005, 01:03:20 PM
Quote from: jessie on April 14, 2005, 12:59:07 PM
I hope the bathroom is all in one room.
What?

At my apartment, the toilet and one sink are in a room, and the shower and another sink are in a room next to it.

So very European.  Which, of course, reminds me of the old joke.  When are you not an American?
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: sapphirehart on April 14, 2005, 01:51:25 PM
Quote from: Gamplayerx on April 14, 2005, 01:34:57 PM
Quote from: ignom on April 14, 2005, 01:06:22 PM
Quote from: DownSouth on April 14, 2005, 01:03:20 PM
Quote from: jessie on April 14, 2005, 12:59:07 PM
I hope the bathroom is all in one room.
What?

At my apartment, the toilet and one sink are in a room, and the shower and another sink are in a room next to it.

So very European.  Which, of course, reminds me of the old joke.  When are you not an American?

when you're a peein?
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Gamplayerx on April 14, 2005, 01:59:24 PM
;D That's right, Sapph!  You win!
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Youphoric on April 14, 2005, 03:29:37 PM
I would kill for a decent $82K house here.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: cnamon on April 14, 2005, 03:30:44 PM
Me too Youph.  The only ones here are in the ghetto of the ghetto, need major renovation, or a million miles away.

When do you expect to hear something back Iggle Diggle?
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: sapphirehart on April 14, 2005, 03:35:14 PM
Quote from: Gamplayerx on April 14, 2005, 01:59:24 PM
;D That's right, Sapph!  You win!

Oh Yay, Cool!  What do I win?
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Beefy on April 14, 2005, 03:35:52 PM
Quote from: Youphoric on April 14, 2005, 03:29:37 PM
I would kill for a decent $82K house here.

An $82K house there is a refrigerator box.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Gamplayerx on April 14, 2005, 03:39:23 PM
Quote from: sapphirehart on April 14, 2005, 03:35:14 PM
Quote from: Gamplayerx on April 14, 2005, 01:59:24 PM
;D That's right, Sapph!  You win!

Oh Yay, Cool!  What do I win?

What would you like?
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Infobahn on April 14, 2005, 03:40:54 PM
Upside for me going to Roanoke vs. Annapolis, I can get a killer house.  My boss (the radiologist in Roanoke) is out looking today for us. 

It's about $100 per square foot (for what we want), where it was arount $200+ per square in Annapolis.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: sapphirehart on April 14, 2005, 03:41:15 PM
Quote from: Gamplayerx on April 14, 2005, 03:39:23 PM
Quote from: sapphirehart on April 14, 2005, 03:35:14 PM
Quote from: Gamplayerx on April 14, 2005, 01:59:24 PM
;D That's right, Sapph!  You win!

Oh Yay, Cool!  What do I win?

What would you like?

how about some random credits?
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: DownSouth on April 14, 2005, 03:42:40 PM
Quote from: Gamplayerx on April 14, 2005, 03:39:23 PM
Quote from: sapphirehart on April 14, 2005, 03:35:14 PM
Quote from: Gamplayerx on April 14, 2005, 01:59:24 PM
;D That's right, Sapph!  You win!

Oh Yay, Cool!  What do I win?

What would you like?
If you regift the Dick Vitale clock I'm never speaking to you again.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: cnamon on April 14, 2005, 03:42:59 PM
My aunt is looking for a house in the Radford/Roanoke area too, Robb.  She likes it a lot better than Baltimore.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Gamplayerx on April 14, 2005, 03:44:26 PM
Roanoke is, um, nice. 

Sapph, you got it.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Infobahn on April 14, 2005, 03:46:16 PM
Quote from: Gamplayerx on April 14, 2005, 03:44:26 PM
Roanoke is, um, nice.

I know Gamp!!  There is nothing I can do!!  We are homebodies anyway!!
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: cnamon on April 14, 2005, 03:46:39 PM
Quote from: Gamplayerx on April 14, 2005, 03:44:26 PM
Roanoke is, um, nice. 

Sapph, you got it.
But Roanoke has...ummm...Smith Mountain Lake!
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Infobahn on April 14, 2005, 03:48:11 PM
Smith Mountain Lake, hmmm
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: dazie on April 14, 2005, 08:24:19 PM
I got this listing from my realtor in KS today:  http://www.realtyx.com/listings/detail.php?lid=5711537&& (http://www.realtyx.com/listings/detail.php?lid=5711537&&)

I'm so tempted to just buy it sight unseen just because of the land and the proximity to Lawarence. 

Ursus talked to the realtor- evidently "needs lots of cosmetic work" means has no floor coverings and needs a new bathroom.  Like the WHOLE room.  I asked if there were wombats living in the tub. 

They're getting back to me on the wombat situation.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Gamplayerx on April 15, 2005, 06:09:17 AM
Quote from: dazie on April 14, 2005, 08:24:19 PM
I got this listing from my realtor in KS today:  http://www.realtyx.com/listings/detail.php?lid=5711537&& (http://www.realtyx.com/listings/detail.php?lid=5711537&&)

I'm so tempted to just buy it sight unseen just because of the land and the proximity to Lawarence. 

Ursus talked to the realtor- evidently "needs lots of cosmetic work" means has no floor coverings and needs a new bathroom.  Like the WHOLE room.  I asked if there were wombats living in the tub. 

They're getting back to me on the wombat situation.

You could haul it away and build something else.  I suppose you'd have to built a cool new pad for the wombats, too.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: dazie on April 15, 2005, 08:51:29 AM
I figured I'd let them keep whatever their nesting ruined.

You know how people get those wooden signs that say "Home of The Smith Family" (if their name is Smith of course) or they put the name of their house on the sign?

I figured we could put "Home of the Flying Dingii" and "Wombat Haven"
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: ignom on April 15, 2005, 08:57:09 AM
I'm gonna put Folsom Prison on my mailbox.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: ignom on April 18, 2005, 11:18:47 AM
They accepted $89K for the condo. Now all I need is, well, $89K.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Jessie on April 18, 2005, 11:22:21 AM
Quote from: ignom on April 18, 2005, 11:18:47 AM
They accepted $89K for the condo. Now all I need is, well, $89K.

I can spot you $20.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Gamplayerx on April 18, 2005, 11:23:30 AM
I've totally got $0.17 (includes interest) with your name on it.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: cnamon on April 18, 2005, 11:25:21 AM
I can give you moral support.  And some information on smoking cessation. But that is about it.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: DownSouth on April 18, 2005, 12:38:22 PM
Look in the couch.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Infobahn on April 18, 2005, 12:44:33 PM
I have $.43 in my IRA.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Dry then Catch on April 18, 2005, 12:47:50 PM
Quote from: cnamon on April 18, 2005, 11:25:21 AM
I can give you moral support.  And some information on smoking cessation. But that is about it.

i'll take any bit of smoking cessation advice you have... uh if i smoked.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: dazie on April 18, 2005, 09:05:45 PM
Quote from: ignom on April 18, 2005, 11:18:47 AM
They accepted $89K for the condo. Now all I need is, well, $89K.

Whore yourself out.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Youphoric on April 19, 2005, 02:35:36 PM
Quote from: ignom on April 18, 2005, 11:18:47 AM
They accepted $89K for the condo. Now all I need is, well, $89K.
Hey! My debt is almost as much as your house!

And congrats, Iggle.  Are you rolling in your downpayment in the loan?
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: cnamon on April 25, 2005, 10:37:22 AM
So, Igs, have you heard about the condo yet?
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: ignom on April 25, 2005, 12:51:38 PM
I still have to get a loan. We're supposed to sign on May 15.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: ignom on April 27, 2005, 12:03:53 PM
The loan got approved, and apparently I have really good credit.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: cnamon on April 27, 2005, 12:04:46 PM
Yay!  Congrats!

Can you loan me a $20?
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Jessie on April 27, 2005, 12:05:59 PM
Can you GIVE me $20?
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Youphoric on April 27, 2005, 12:45:04 PM
Can you give me 20 grand?
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: ignom on April 27, 2005, 12:47:00 PM
Just for the record, apparently being broke all the time has nothing to do with credit.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Youphoric on April 27, 2005, 12:47:42 PM
Quote from: ignom on April 27, 2005, 12:47:00 PM
Just for the record, apparently being broke all the time has nothing to do with credit.
It does if you're me :)

Are pulling a jessie and giving handjobs to the creditors?
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: ignom on April 27, 2005, 12:51:24 PM
Quote from: Youphoric on April 27, 2005, 12:47:42 PM
Quote from: ignom on April 27, 2005, 12:47:00 PM
Just for the record, apparently being broke all the time has nothing to do with credit.
It does if you're me :)

Are pulling a jessie and giving handjobs to the creditors?

Hand?
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: ignom on May 03, 2005, 02:40:14 PM
They moved the signing to Friday the 13th. Ooooooooooo.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Jessie on May 03, 2005, 02:41:10 PM
Quote from: ignom on May 03, 2005, 02:40:14 PM
They moved the signing to Friday the 13th. Ooooooooooo.

DON'T DO IT!!!!!!
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: cnamon on May 03, 2005, 02:42:32 PM
We put in our contract on 9/11. 
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Infobahn on May 03, 2005, 02:57:41 PM
My neighbor sold her house last month, and the buyer only wanted to close on certain dates because her numerologist recommended them
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: cnamon on May 03, 2005, 02:59:04 PM
Quote from: Infobahn on May 03, 2005, 02:57:41 PM
My neighbor sold her house last month, and the buyer only wanted to close on certain dates because her numerologist recommended them
Have you found a house in VA yet?

Do you like the area?
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Infobahn on May 03, 2005, 03:00:56 PM
I like the area, we are going to be in Roanike from 8 - 13th looking.  There are plenty of new construction we can get quickly.  It is a matter of choosing (at this point). 
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: cnamon on May 12, 2005, 03:05:53 PM
So, Iggle, are you closing tomorrow?

What is your new address going to be, you know, if someone feels nice enough to get you a housewarming present or something...
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: ignom on May 12, 2005, 03:14:27 PM
The address is written down in my car. I don't know it offhand yet.

I don't expect housewarming presents.

I have to go tonight with the agent and do a walkthrough to see if they fixed a few things.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Beefy on May 12, 2005, 03:27:11 PM
Quote from: ignom on May 12, 2005, 03:14:27 PM
I don't expect housewarming presents.

First of all, it's not up to you whether people give you gifts or not.

Second of all, knowing this lot, it would all be unusual.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: ignom on May 12, 2005, 07:05:56 PM
The place is a mess. The carpets are super dirty. The shower isn't clean. The fridge is nasty. It pretty much looks like this place will after I move out.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: ReBurn on May 12, 2005, 07:16:36 PM
Are they at least going to clean it up for you?  Or do you appreciate the already-comfortable aesthetic?
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Jessie on May 13, 2005, 08:54:01 AM
DON'T PANIC

If I weren't on dialup, I'd do a GIS for that, but the text will have to suffice.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: cnamon on May 13, 2005, 08:56:33 AM
YAY!  Welcome to the world of painting and home projects!

May Home Depot have everything in stock!
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Gamplayerx on May 13, 2005, 08:58:20 AM
Quote from: cnamon on May 13, 2005, 08:56:33 AM
YAY!  Welcome to the world of painting and home projects!

May Home Depot have everything in stock!
And on sale.

Congrats, Igs!
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: ignom on May 13, 2005, 09:06:53 AM
Now I have to get the water, electricity, and cable switched over, and they're all three different than where I used to live.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: ignom on May 13, 2005, 10:09:55 AM
At lunch I have to go to the water utility office and the electric utility office. I hope there's free parking and I don't go directly to jail. Maybe I'll take a ride on the Reading Railroad or win $50 in a beauty contest.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: cnamon on May 13, 2005, 10:13:09 AM
Quote from: ignom on May 13, 2005, 10:09:55 AM
At lunch I have to go to the water utility office and the electric utility office. I hope there's free parking and I don't go directly to jail. Maybe I'll take a ride on the Reading Railroad or win $50 in a beauty contest.
You know, you can go directly to go and collect $200.

Can you sign up for services online?
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: ignom on May 13, 2005, 10:15:24 AM
New customers have to go to the office.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: ignom on May 14, 2005, 04:14:23 PM
After moving a bunch of stuff, I stayed at the new place last night and slept til almost 3 pm today.

It's too wet to move anything today.

I'm gonna sleep there tomight too, probably.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Gamplayerx on May 14, 2005, 04:41:19 PM
Oh, that's fun!  Nothing like the feeling of the first time you spend the night in a place that is all yours.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: ignom on May 15, 2005, 09:48:39 AM
Quote from: Gamplayerx on May 14, 2005, 04:41:19 PM
Oh, that's fun!  Nothing like the feeling of the first time you spend the night in a place that is all yours.

It's mostly the bank's.
Title: Re: I looked at this condo today
Post by: Infobahn on May 15, 2005, 09:57:16 AM
Quote from: ignom on May 15, 2005, 09:48:39 AM
Quote from: Gamplayerx on May 14, 2005, 04:41:19 PM
Oh, that's fun! Nothing like the feeling of the first time you spend the night in a place that is all yours.

It's mostly the bank's.

That is true in most cases, I know people who could buy a $500k house with case, and still take out a mortgage.  Now that you have a mortgage, check with a "tax advisor" what it will do for you at the end of the year.  You might be able to file a new W4 and keep more money per paycheck, or wait until the end of the year and get a nice "savings" chunk back.  I would file a new W4, though.  Save your own money.