WE'RE LOOKING TO BUY OUR FIRST HOUSE,....ANY TIPS & ADVICE???

[Tilar]

Congratz!!  Just be sure to advoid places ruled by the HoA (homeowner associations).

I can't imagine ever having someone telling me what I can and can't do with my house. Lots of people like them for some reason though.  Something on the news a week or so ago about a home owners association telling a guy that he had to take the bumper stickers off of his car. 

[General_01]

Congrats Chuck and Lisa.

I think all of the advice given so far is good advice.

1. Stay within your means.

2. Make sure the location and area and neighbors are a
place you want to come home to every night. Always go back to a place in the evening by yourself. Take a drive through the neighborhood so you can see what the neighborhood is really like. If you go midday, most people are at work and kids are in daycare, so the neighborhood looks 'quiet".

3. Look for new carpet and pets.

Good luck. Make sure to post pics of the new place after closing.

[skip68]

Thanks Dean and all you guy's.   I know most this stuff but my wife does not.       This is a great time to buy and I can't let it pass.   The place we are looking at is 1900 sq.ft. 3bd 2bth on 2.27 acres, all fenced with a riding arena for horses.  Lots of trees and the part I love the most is the garage/shop.  It has a 30x60 garage/shop with a bathroom with shower in the back room     One garage door is a single and the other is a double and then next to the double it has a bay that is 20x30 and 20 ft tall.     You could drive a big rig inside it and that's where the lift will go.  I bet I could fit 7 or 8 cars inside.   No HOA's and that's fine with me.   I think HOA's are meant to be good but they end up with power trips.  This is why I like the trees and the shop.    Nobody can see any cars I have there and/or complain about me working on them.  Oh, out behind the shop even has a car trailer that was left behind.  It looks like I will be set up with this package if it all goes well.  I've been hurting for cash like allot have lately and just getting by so family is going to help with the down if need be.      Buying would be cheaper than what we are paying now and like I said before, this is a great time to buy and there are good deals and good terms out there right now.    We will see what happens in the next few days as we are going to make an offer on Monday I think.   I'll see if I can get Lisa to post a picture of the shop for all you car guys.      Chuck.............

[RECHRGD]

Sounds like a great set up!  Good luck on getting it.   Bob

[Dans 68]

Good luck, Chuck! Sounds like a good situation!  

Dan

[Tilar]

Wow, that sounds pretty cool.

[mopar_nut_440_6]

Good luck Chuck and Lisa. I hope it all works out for you! 

30X60 shop, bathroom, now all as you need is a beer cooler and TV and there is no reason to go into the house! Haha...

[CB]

30X60 shop, bathroom, now all as you need is a beer cooler and TV and there is no reason to go into the house! Haha...

    exactly!

When can I start relocating to your shop? 

[mopar_nut_440_6]

30X60 shop, bathroom, now all as you need is a beer cooler and TV and there is no reason to go into the house! Haha...

    exactly!

When can I start relocating to your shop? 

You just got your car home! Are you sure you want to throw it back on a boat so soon? 

[skip68]

We will have lots of room for Lola this time.   

[FastbackJon]

This guy is good!

http://www.daveramsey.com/etc/cms/home_buying_tips_12203.htmlc

One other thing I would warn about, find out if there are any leins against the place or if you owe any money you don't know about. Buying my first house I was getting a $70 sewer bill and found out later I owed almost a $5,000 balance against it since they just put that in in my area. They spread it out over 20 years with interest, but don't put any of that on the bill.

Oh, and another thing I've learned is to never tell a seller (like a used car dealer or your realtor) what time you are planning on looking at what they are selling. I've had a couple instances where someone else (another potential buyer) will show up at exactly the same time and will check out the property or car as well, and I'm skeptical that they're just a setup there to influence my decision.

But check the link, Dave should be able to walk you through everything you need to know.

[teamroth]

We will have lots of room for Lola this time.   

Good, cause if Lola comes back stateside she's mine. Got it Chrissy?

[skip68]

    The house is gone.      We found out that it has an offer that was accepted over the weekend.       We have choice "B" (house #2) that we are looking at.  1 1/4 acres, 5 bdr, 3 full baths with an oversized detached 28x24 garage, all fenced and just needs carpet and some paint but otherwise a turn key deal.    Man, I wanted that shop.      

[69bronzeT5]

That sucks guys. Good luck with the next one!

[Neal_J]

Wow, funny stuff that karma...

[skip68]

Wow, funny stuff that karma...

Mr. Neal_J,
I gotta ask,.....what the hell is your problem? You seem to have an issue with ANYTHING we post on here and to be frank, I AM SICK TO DEATH of your useless comments, posts, & insults. We (Skip68 & I) have done nothing to you or anyone on this board, but to be kind, helpful, and friendly.(Remember when you asked Chuck how our horn was wired and any tips???) You had been bashing Chuck up to that point, but he turned the other cheek, and helped you!!!!! You then turned around and started bashing again!!!  Maybe you have a teenager posting under your name, if so, you need to clean house. If not, seek medical attention, as you have serious bipolar tendencies. My gut instinct is you sir are just a PRICK!!!! You add nothing to this board, and we're not the only members that feel this way! Instead of posting insults, why don't you get your ass outside and work on your car. (That is if you have one!) We will be in your area later this summer and would love to buy you a beer and talk this over. I'm sure you won't accept, as you only have KEYBOARD COURAGE!!!! You may also send us a P.M. of your grievances. I started this thread for USEFULL information!!!! Your input is not needed!!! 
SORRY MODS. BUT IT HAD TO BE DONE!!!

Now back to home buying information! Thanks all for the info. we have received already!!! 
MRS.SKIP68

[Neal_J]

Mr. Neal_J,
I gotta ask,.....what the hell is your problem? [/quote]

Said simply, I find you and your spouse obnoxious blowhards.  Thanks.

Neal

[skip68]

Mr. Neal_J,
I gotta ask,.....what the hell is your problem?

Said simply, I find you and your spouse obnoxious blowhards.  Thanks.
Neal
[/quote]




I'm going to ask you for the last time Neal,  leave us alone.   Who is the obnoxious one here Neal ? ? ?  For months you have posted after me just trying to pick a fight starting from the BK Auto thread.   We don't and can't get along so stop stalking us.  I don't go after you so I ask that you do the same.   I don't know nor does my wife know what it is that attracts you to me but it needs to end.   Please leave us alone !   Chuck......

[skip68]

After more thought, we (the skip's A.K.A. blowhards) are going to ask that the mods lock this thread.  We have no more interest in posting here anymore.   Thank you, Chuck & Lisa.....

[PocketThunder]

I think Neal's still pissed off about not getting his t-shirt...          

[71ChallengeHer]

I love you guys .     

[69bronzeT5]

I'm with Jackie

[General_01]

Mr. Neal_J,
I gotta ask,.....what the hell is your problem?

Said simply, I find you and your spouse obnoxious blowhards.  Thanks.

Neal
[/quote]

Then why do you respond to their posts? I think your an ass. That's why I don't bother reading any thread you start. Why bother if I could care less about the person posting.

[NHCharger]

Mr. Neal_J,
I gotta ask,.....what the hell is your problem?

Said simply, I find you and your spouse obnoxious blowhards.  Thanks.

Neal
[/quote]

WOW. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black.

Anyway. Do you have a certain time limit for looking to buy a house? It took me a year to find the piece of land to build the house I currently live in. Don't rush into something that you will regret later. To many people do that, take the time and something will pop up.

[jb666]

Neal -- Not sure what your major malfunction is, but it would appear your purpose in life is to bust balls.. Constantly giving people shit is getting a bit old.

We've all seen what you look like  and I, personally, would pay to see one of the girly-men on the forum kick your ass in person 

There isn't one person on this site that Chuck/Lisa either HAVEN'T helped or WOULDN'T help. They are by far two of the most generous people out there, and you shit on them at every corner.

Step out from behind the keyboard, little man, let's see what you've got face to face. I'm willing to be the answer would be NOTHING.