I'm Going To Make An Offer On A House Today

[SoonerBorn68]

We've been searching for a house for several months now. I've exhausted the idea of staying in Norman mainly because the market is just too inflated. About a month or so into searching we decided we wanted a Victorian era or something around that time. We finally found one. The price is right & it's structurally sound. It just needs some TLC.

http://www.jsherryrealestate.com/210NGulf/Front.JPG

http://www.geocities.com/soonerborn91/misc/fireplace.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/soonerborn91/misc/formal_dining.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/soonerborn91/misc/stairs.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/soonerborn91/misc/built_in_dining.jpg

What do ya'll think?

[Hatfield]

looks like it has a lot of character.

good luck.

[Howzit]

Is that in Noble?

Nice...

[jk the sooner fan]

very nice!

[SoonerBorn68]

Actually, it's in Holdenville. Mrs. '68 has some relatives who live there. It'll be a big move for us, but I've always wanted a house with a lot of charactor & most of this house (built in 1920ish) is original. It's got a clawfoot tub, heavy panel doors with original knobs & locks, & the hardwood floors are in good shape under the carpets. It's a perfect house for a light renovation, ie, paint, trim, decorating. The only drawback is it doesn't have central heat & air--but I would add it.

[picasso]

me and the future old lady got a nice little TLC type place. been working on it now and then for a few weeks.
Pulled up all of the carpet and such, now we're going to refinish the wood floors. I've got a guy coming in to paint the place and use some cool faux finishes. He's also going to paint our kitchen cabinets.
Other big projects are new counters in the kitchen and a chain link fence in the back near our carport. Good times.:)

[picasso]

oh and nice place btw.

[sanantoniosooner]

picasso is bringing in a guy to paint the place?

Priceless.

[picasso]

picasso is bringing in a guy to paint the place?

Priceless.
he's doing the prep/mud work too. Dude, I'm no house painter, although I am going to try some stuff in one room.

[PAW]

Looks good! Your flag will look nice hanging over that railing.

[SoonerBorn68]

Heh, I'm already shopping for one. :D

[sooner_born_1960]

If they accept your first offer, you offered way too much. I hope you get your house.

[olevetonahill]

Sweet. Your kids are gonna go nuts with that yard to play in . hope it works well for you .

[Taxman71]

Decide how much $$ in repairs it would take for you to walk away from the contract......and put that in your offer.

[soonersweetie]

That house is adorable!!!! I love Victorian homes.

[frankensooner]

Watch out for the ghosts!!! ;)

Nice looking pile of sticks you got there.

[Petro-Sooner]

Watch out for the ghosts!!! ;)



Thats exactly what I was thinking. I dont do ghosts. :mack:

[SoonerBorn68]

Ghosts? I hadn't thought of that. I guess when we're getting the home & termite inspections I'll get a exorcist just to be safe. :D

[sanantoniosooner]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jThcc5lbfOs

[StoopTroup]

It looks very nice....;)

http://www.1164.com/universal/photos/psycho/staircase.jpg

[oumartin]

go ahead tell them what you are offering! maybe we will see a bidding war! :D

[SoonerBorn68]

Um...no. :)

[LilSooner]

Awesome place. Holdenville is a nice little town very nice people.


I LOVE old house.

[soonerboomer93]

good luck...

[olevetonahill]

Ghosts? I hadn't thought of that. I guess when we're getting the home & termite inspections I'll get a exorcist just to be safe. :D
Furnish the Natty Ill come and **** the ghosts off so bad they will go to the neighbors !:cool: :D

[PAW]

How are the negotiations going? Sold?

[SoonerBorn68]

How are the negotiations going? Sold?

They've accepted our offer. Pending the results of the home & termite inspections, we'll be homeowners. :)

[GottaHavePride]

he's doing the prep/mud work too. Dude, I'm no house painter, although I am going to try some stuff in one room.
You should talk to PG. What she did to her room at our parents old house in Kansas was freakin' amazing. Then she did I think three of the rooms of the house we have in Norman. Nothing special, but they look good.

[SoonerBorn68]

They've accepted our offer. Pending the results of the home & termite inspections, we'll be homeowners. :)

What simple words I uttered over 3 months ago. If I'd only know the hell that was from then 'til now I prolly wouldn't have put myself through this mess. And what a mess it was.

Long story short: We closed on the house last night. I'm officially a Holdenvillian. Holdenvillite?

[soonerbrat]

it's beautiful! love that porch...good luck!

[SoonerBorn68]

The neighbor next door introduced himself as an aggie. Mrs. '68 is going to pick up the flag pole & Sooner flag tomorrow. :D

[Mongo]

congrats dude, too bad you will spend about 5% of the year there:D

[MamaMia]

Very lovely home. May you be blessed with many happy memories there. :)

[oumartin]

No, he'll just have me cover his shift so he can borrow my pickup so he can go home! :D

SB68 I am so freakin' turned around right now I may never sleep again

[SoonerBorn68]

Yeah. It's been bad luck for me so far on this job. I just hope the bastages have my truck done today.

BTW, they recovered the jars & are tripping out. They're pulling & inspecting each collar so it's going to take a while. They want us to pull the tool, put it in the mouse hole & inspect for obstructions. My guess they won't be ready for us until about 8-9pm

[proud gonzo]

looks perdy

[olevetonahill]

Grats , I was like you , Begining to wonder if it would ever get done .

[Taxman71]

At least you are buying in this market and not selling.

[SoonerBorn68]

At least you are buying in this market and not selling.

Yep, at $28 per square foot, it was quite the deal.

[Taxman71]

You can't buy a doghouse in Norman for $28/foot!