OK here is the big list of houses I will be seeing Sunday.

[TheGrimJesus]

http://www.brokerutilities.com/search-details.asp?v_mlsnumber=74803&v_id=1&v_listType=

http://www.brokerutilities.com/search-details.asp?v_mlsnumber=74127&v_id=1&v_listType=

http://www.brokerutilities.com/search-details.asp?v_mlsnumber=75728&v_id=1&v_listType=

http://www.brokerutilities.com/search-details.asp?v_mlsnumber=74340&v_id=1&v_listType=

http://www.brokerutilities.com/search-details.asp?v_mlsnumber=72463&v_id=1&v_listType=

http://www.brokerutilities.com/search-details.asp?v_mlsnumber=75197&v_id=1&v_listType=

http://www.brokerutilities.com/search-details.asp?v_mlsnumber=74124&v_id=1&v_listType=
I really like this place

http://www.brokerutilities.com/search-details.asp?v_mlsnumber=75357&v_id=1&v_listType=

http://www.brokerutilities.com/search-details.asp?v_mlsnumber=75725&v_id=1&v_listType=
I love the yard on this. It's a lot like the yard I have always wanted.

http://www.brokerutilities.com/search-details.asp?v_mlsnumber=73868&v_id=1&v_listType=
Basically 2 houses with a big old pool. Might be a great deal.

http://www.brokerutilities.com/search-details.asp?v_mlsnumber=72830&v_id=1&v_listType=
I like this because the backyard is bare so I can do anything with it. This house just screams potential.

http://www.brokerutilities.com/search-details.asp?v_mlsnumber=75953&v_id=1&v_listType=
Kind of huge

http://www.brokerutilities.com/search-details.asp?v_mlsnumber=72913&v_id=1&v_listType=
my wife likes it...


So tell me what you guys think.

[JEFE]

I can't believe how inexpensive houses are where you live.

[JEFE]

Either the one with the pool (that would be my choice) or the one your wife likes. Or get both of them. Jesus, I swear, where I live those would be between 5 and 10 times the price. That's why I rent. Where do you live anyway?

[MAJ Havoc]

http://www.brokerutilities.com/mlsimages/HSBOR75953.jpg
For $79,900, this looks like the deal. 1760 sf was it? 3 BR, 1.5 bath. How is the neighborhood?

[MAJ Havoc]

http://photos.listingware.com/25/60/142860_101005.jpg
I'm with Jeff, though on the prices there. This was my last house: 2200 sf, 4 BR, 2 bath. The guy that bought it from me is trying to get $248,900. I sold it for $269,000 a year ago before the market dropped. Poor guy. This house is nice, but would be worth $160K in another market.

[TheGrimJesus]

I live in Arkansas. I like the place with the pool. For the simple fact I could rent out the pool house and pay my mortgage that way. But pools are a pain in the ass to take care of.

I really love the place with the decked out yard thou.

As far as that big motherfucker I'm not sure were it's located yet. I just sent the women all the MLS numbers she is suppose to fax me the sheets on them.

[TheGrimJesus]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/TheJesusJuice/retech/HSBOR75725g.jpg

[MAJ Havoc]

You should ask Xhibit to pimp your yard.

[Checkmate]

I live in Kensington in London, U.K. I can't get my head around those prices. Jesus.

[JEFE]

I live in Kensington in London, U.K. I can't get my head around those prices. Jesus.


I heard somewhere recently that London has the highest cost of living of any city on Earth now. Or maybe it was that the housing prices in London are the highest. I live on the border of Howard and Montgomery County, in Maryland. I'm sure we're a close second. 5 years ago I could have bought a row-house in Baltimore City for about 100K and now those same houses are selling for close to 500. It doesn't make any sense.

[pimpchichi]

"Or maybe it was that the housing prices in London are the highest."


especially kensington

[TheGrimJesus]

Well also I'm looking for a some what jem in the rough. I've never been one to run with the Jones as they say. I would rather have a modest home with kick as electronics inside! ;D

[TheGrimJesus]

This is what you can get for around 300k around here.

http://www.brokerutilities.com/search-details.asp?v_mlsnumber=73172&v_id=1&v_listType=homes

http://www.brokerutilities.com/search-details.asp?v_mlsnumber=74493&v_id=1&v_listType=homes

http://www.brokerutilities.com/search-details.asp?v_mlsnumber=75594&v_id=1&v_listType=homes

http://www.brokerutilities.com/search-details.asp?v_mlsnumber=73120&v_id=1&v_listType=homes

http://www.brokerutilities.com/search-details.asp?v_mlsnumber=73177&v_id=1&v_listType=homes

a cool million

http://www.brokerutilities.com/search-details.asp?v_mlsnumber=75423&v_id=1&v_listType=homes

http://www.brokerutilities.com/search-details.asp?v_mlsnumber=74078&v_id=1&v_listType=homes

[Nauseous]

Geez. Your real estate agent must be a saint to show you that many houses.

1. I like everything but the kitchen and the fact that it is right on the road.

2. Cute house. You wouldn't have to do much to it.

3. Nice hardwood. Foreclosure. You'll be paying the closing costs and you won't get a good deal on the price. I paid MORE for my house than what it was listed for because it was a forclosure and I had to fight with other people for it.

4. Kinda small. Wood paneling... yuck!

5. No way. Too small. Needs a lot of cosmetic work.

6. Too small for the price.

7. (the one you like) Nice price and it has a lot of updates.

8. Looks like they turned the garage into another room and added that carport thingy. I don't think it is worth the price.

9. You have always wanted a dirt yard?

10. The pool would be nice but it looks outdated and only has two BR and one BA.

11. I didn't like that one at all.

12. I love the stone and the hardwood floors.

13. Oh gawd. That house is totally tacky.

I would say this one looks like it would be pretty cute and the least amount of maintenance (besides #7). It has a big ass tree in front of it like I have. I like the shade, but the roots can fuck up your shit.

http://www.brokerutilities.com/mlsimages/HSBOR74127.jpg

I like the looks of the stone house the best though. That porch is great.

[TheGrimJesus]

Yeah that huge stone one is growing on me...

[Nauseous]

Its aesthetically the best house, but it might need some updating... definitely in the kitchen.

[TheGrimJesus]

Yeah I have to have a great kitchen cause i do all the cooking

[MAJ Havoc]

Also, it look to have a large basement. That might could be your A/V den. That's good looking house.

[Joeslogic]

75725 Is nice one, 2 bull baths, and a nice yard. Not much to mow in the back but do not let that fool you into thinking it will be easy upkeep. But personally I like that sort of thing. And in your area you get to enjoy it most of the year. If you like being out in your back yard and relaxing, barbeque, entertaining out doors it seems to have a nice setup. Then again so did the first one.

73868 “Two houses and a great big old pool” is nice. If you have a mother n law that wants to come around and stay indefinitely. You can just put her up in the pool house and lock her out of the main house and wait her out rather than be held hostage with her in your main place. Never underestimate the effort in maintaining the pool. Tag on another 150 min. in expenses for chemicals and running the pool pump. But it can be worth it if you use and enjoy it.

72830 At first I smirked at the “screams potential” comment. That’s what so many people think but they over extend themselves and never do their intended “updates”. But the price is so damn cheep and it looks as if the home owner tried to sell it and was dinged on home inspections forcing him to fix the electric and plumbing. Actually a good thing. If you have the means to do the envisioned updating. And the area around that house will absorb the cost of those updates into the cost per sq ft. Then go for it but take my advice and do the updating asap if not before moving in.

72913 If you like living in a convenient location to the city life this one has some charm to it I must admit. I like the yard there also. A 1920 home is kinda scary also. It would be a shame to live in a 1300 sq ft home and pay 2300 sq ft utility bills. And is the cloth on the walls covering up huge cracks in the plaster? Inspection is a must for sure on this one. And ask to see a years worth of utility bills on each.

Before I would look at any of these I would google-map the actual address and look at the hybrid view to see the neighborhood.

[TheGrimJesus]

Some of them I know to be in the historical district. Which if I picked one of those up I can get a grant and a tax break if I fix the house up to look as it did in that era. I was reading on it tonight. It might be a good one to live in for 5 years apply for the grants fix it up and sell it for double.

[phatboy]

The house I have now has plaster, its not too bad. Especially if you pull it out and put up sheetrock....

in some areas where we took walls down, we went back and put a piece of 1/4" trim on the studs, then the 3/4" sheetrock and it was even with the plaster. Smoothed it all in and you cant tell where the plaster is and where the sheetrock is. Get the home inspected prior to bidding on it, get your own guy too. We have a guy, well since my wife is an agent we have a guy, that only charges us 100.00 to inspect homes for us, since he does all the ones my wife lists, and he does a great job. If you dont know anyone, call around, tell them you have several houses you are considering and you want to know if they give a discount for multiple inspections, or if you have an agent, have them ask their 'guy' since most of them have someone they always use.

[Checkmate]

I live in Kensington in London, U.K. I can't get my head around those prices. Jesus.


I heard somewhere recently that London has the highest cost of living of any city on Earth now. Or maybe it was that the housing prices in London are the highest. I live on the border of Howard and Montgomery County, in Maryland. I'm sure we're a close second. 5 years ago I could have bought a row-house in Baltimore City for about 100K and now those same houses are selling for close to 500. It doesn't make any sense.


500,000 US wouldn't buy you anything in my neighbourhood, I wish I was joking. I doubt it would get you much (a little more by british standards) up where pimp is as well.

Recently I was dating someone with potential and was looking set up in Africa, but that has since shit the bed, once I finish my post grad work I will be selling my place in kensington and moving to the south of france.

London is expensive, but when I decided to come back home, I was in the fourtunate posistion to be able to afford to purchase a leasehold in Kensington. I love living in Kensington, but want a little less hustle and bustle as I get older.

[Nursey]

Recently I was dating someone with potential...but that has since shit the bed

But did you quantify exactly how much potential with a series of careful, mathematical equations before you embarked on your biological coupling project, or did you just rely on the results of the multiple choice questionaire provided by the dating agency you selected her from? Because that might be the problem.

[MAJ Havoc]

She shit in the bed, Nursey! What more need you know? Intercontinental relations are one thing. Incontinent relations are alltogether another subject.

[Checkmate]

Recently I was dating someone with potential...but that has since shit the bed

But did you quantify exactly how much potential with a series of careful, mathematical equations before you embarked on your biological coupling project, or did you just rely on the results of the multiple choice questionaire provided by the dating agency you selected her from? Because that might be the problem.


Nursey,

Sadly I relied on the results of the provided multiple choice questionaire, up untill this point the agencies track record has been stellar to say the least, I have since had to find a suitable replacement. Currently I am back to prowling the pubs of Ol' London Town in search of wine, women and song.

If you have a mathematical equation for determing what a woman wants, and deciphering her volitile emotions, I would be more than happy to put it into play.

Cheers!

Checkers

[Nauseous]

So.... It's Monday.

[TheGrimJesus]

yeah the only 2 we liked were the pool, and the big house. The only problem with the pool house is it's out in the middle of no where and about a 50 mile drive to our jobs.

The big house is in some what of a trash hood.

[Nauseous]

50 miles is no good and you don't want to live in a bad neighborhood.

I bet your real estate agent is pissed. Seeing as their commision will surely be missed.

[Nauseous]

I live in Kensington in London, U.K. I can't get my head around those prices. Jesus.


I heard somewhere recently that London has the highest cost of living of any city on Earth now. Or maybe it was that the housing prices in London are the highest. I live on the border of Howard and Montgomery County, in Maryland. I'm sure we're a close second. 5 years ago I could have bought a row-house in Baltimore City for about 100K and now those same houses are selling for close to 500. It doesn't make any sense.


500,000 US wouldn't buy you anything in my neighbourhood, I wish I was joking. I doubt it would get you much (a little more by british standards) up where pimp is as well.

Recently I was dating someone with potential and was looking set up in Africa, but that has since shit the bed, once I finish my post grad work I will be selling my place in kensington and moving to the south of france.

London is expensive, but when I decided to come back home, I was in the fourtunate posistion to be able to afford to purchase a leasehold in Kensington. I love living in Kensington, but want a little less hustle and bustle as I get older.


This is what 500,000 USD will get you around here:

http://homepics.realtor.com/image2/http/northeasternoh/listings/large/093/1454611.jpg

It's actually 529k

5 Bed, 6 Bath
3,013 Sq. Ft.
0.89 Acres

[MAJ Havoc]

This is what 500,000 USD will get you around here:

http://homepics.realtor.com/image2/http/northeasternoh/listings/large/093/1454611.jpg

It's actually 529k

5 Bed, 6 Bath
3,013 Sq. Ft.
0.89 Acres



That's awesome. I still couldn't afford it, but it's awesome.

[TheGrimJesus]

Well I'm not hurry I will just keep looking

[pimpchichi]

500,000 US wouldn't buy you anything in my neighbourhood, I wish I was joking. I doubt it would get you much (a little more by british standards) up where pimp is as well.

erm.. this is what 550000 GBP would get you near where i live.. (thats about 2 miles from me)
http://www.cravenpropertydirectory.co.uk/property_details.asp?id=5411

this one is about 500000 USD.. it's about 7 miles from me.. but the price may be influenced by the fact the town is about 800+ years old and has a castle in it
http://www.cravenpropertydirectory.co.uk/property_details.asp?id=5174

[Nauseous]

Those places were nice, but pricey. I would never by a townhouse. I'm not having a 30 year mortgage and not owning the whole wall.

Los Angeles, CA is terribly expensive.

289,900 USD

http://homepics.realtor.com/image2/http/westernla/submit/large/011/06-150081a.jpg

2 BED, 1 BATH, HOME, GOOD SIZE BACKYARD. LAUNDRY AREA OFF KITCHEN. NEEDS LOTS OF TLC. LOTS OF POTENTIAL.

500,000 USD

http://homepics.realtor.com/image8/http/mrmls/listings/large/053/m07050006.jpg

4 Bed, 2 Bath
1,366 Sq. Ft.

[Joeslogic]

Well I'm not hurry I will just keep looking

BAM! Best advice on the whole thread and you gave it yourself.

[phatboy]

485,000

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h55/phatboy30906/485000.jpg

489,000

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h55/phatboy30906/489900.jpg

499,000

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h55/phatboy30906/499900.jpg

This is in Augusta GA

[Joeslogic]

Searched google for "realestate Denton County Texas" picked the first result and searched for homes from 400k to 500k

http://www.mlsfinder.com/tx_ntreis/michellenye/index.cfm?action=searchresults&searchkey=b197f8dc-a22f-87ea-2ec5-b40818fdab98&npp=10&domain=michellenye.yourkwagent.com

First hit: http://images.kw.com/listings/3/7/6/3764324/1176262011467_147_1.jpg

Property Overview
Address: 1401 Van Winkle Dr
Carrollton, TX 75007 Price: $520,000
Bed/Bath: 4/5 Sq Feet: 4540
Type: Residential Single Family School District: Lewisville County: Denton

[Joeslogic]

Bottom of the barrel: http://ntreisphotos.ntreis.net/media/28/hr2368728-2.jpg

Property Overview
Address: 4001 Freshwater Dr
Carrollton, TX 75007 Price: $400,000
Bed/Bath: 4/4 Sq Feet: 4008
Type: Residential Single Family School District: Lewisville County: Denton


http://www.mlsfinder.com/tx_ntreis/michellenye/index.cfm?action=listing_detail&property_id=10741615&searchkey=b197f8dc-a22f-87ea-2ec5-b40818fdab98&npp=10&sr=1

[Joeslogic]

Now back down to earth: http://www.mlsfinder.com/tx_ntreis/michellenye/index.cfm?action=searchresults&searchkey=b1a92abd-c68a-da96-4bd9-7c4388bcbabd&npp=10&domain=michellenye.yourkwagent.com

[Nauseous]

This thread is turning into that HGTV show, "My house is worth what?"

Here's what 100k will get you in Louisville, KY:

http://homepics.realtor.com/image1/http/louisville/listings/large/087/1165969.jpg

3 Bed, 1.5 Bath

Tucson, AZ

http://homepics.realtor.com/image6/http/tucson/listings/large/038/20718627.jpg

2 Bed, 2 Bath
1,109 Sq. Ft.
0.17 Acres

St Louis, MO

http://homepics.realtor.com/image1/http/stlouis/submit/large/008/732854a.jpg

4 Bed, 2 Bath
1,612 Sq. Ft.
0.2 Acres

Memphis, TN

http://homepics.realtor.com/image6/http/memphis/listings/large/028/2668056.jpg

3 Bed, 2 Bath
0.2 Acres

[MAJ Havoc]

http://www.hudsonfla.com/neighbormobileup.jpg
My fly condo with a view. $1,000,000,000 or best offer.

[phatboy]

Does the K5 Blazer come with it, or is it holding it up?

[MAJ Havoc]

Does the K5 Blazer come with it, or is it holding it up?
I'm listing the Blazer as a basement.

[Joeslogic]

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n212/Joeslogic/Cartoon.jpg

I'd rather have one that comes with a bike.

[ucicare]

Does the K5 Blazer come with it, or is it holding it up?
I'm listing the Blazer as a basement.


A mobile basement.
Now THAT is Alabama.


Grim why not move here and buy one of my great affordable deals? I have three for sale - all with access to the yacht club, country club, tennis courts, ridng stables, and more. 4 bed, 2/12 bath with all new appliances and carpet can be yours for only $175, 000.00

Come and get it while it's hot.

[Nauseous]

Are you trying to brag or something?

"yacht club, country club, tennis courts, riding stables"

You're a fag.

[phatboy]

Are you trying to brag or something?

"yacht club, country club, tennis courts, riding stables"

You're a fag.


ZING!

[MAJ Havoc]

Are you trying to brag or something?

"yacht club, country club, tennis courts, riding stables"

You're a fag.

He's talking about Lake Forest super-sized subdivision. It's not as swank as it sounds. I used to live there. Besides it has a golf course and swimming pools, too but who's keeping score?

[ucicare]

Are you trying to brag or something?

"yacht club, country club, tennis courts, riding stables"

You're a fag.



It's kind of an inside joke.
Nobody brags about living in Lake Forest.

Lake Forest is the biggest subdivision in the south. It looks great on paper, with all the fabulous "amenities" but it really is just a huge redneck housing project.

Here is a picture of the famous "stables". Notice that it only holds about eight horses. There are 3500 houses in the subdivision, so you do the math.

It is pretty good for the price though.

http://www.lfpoa.com/stables.htm

[phatboy]

Now I feel bad, I premature ZINGed.

This has never happened before, just give me a minute and I'll be ready again....

::)