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  • January 11, 2011 at 8:44 PM #653010
    sdrealtor
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    Hey Apple
    I think its a fair deal. I think the upstairs bath is very nice and on par with new construction. The 2nd bath downstairs one could use some help. The kitchen is fine (maybe not your tastes but a recent remodel). Get rid of the corian and do something nicer and it would sparkle. Bottomline is if you spend under $10K the house would shine. Its vacant and needs some small fixes but IMO after those and with some nice furnishing you should have no problem re-couping your investment if you decide it is not what you wanted afterall.

    I am not the listing agent but I know him and have done transactions with him in the past. SD R probably knows him much better than I as he really is a Scripps Ranch specialist (probably one of the top 2 listing agents there volume wise) and I suspect he would hold him in the same esteem. I was in the area taking care of business. I have a short sale in escrow two blocks away. The house I have is an absolute mess and is being sold to flipper/contractors who have the money, time and expertise to restore it. It has lots of potential but is not for an inexperienced owner occupant. I’m sure BG would say its perfect for someone looking to get in but knowing all the issues with the house we only considered offers from contractors we thought could handle it. Too much liability otherwise.

    I figured as close as I was, that I could run in and give you an actual feet on the street opinion. It’s a very cool house and I agree with your husband that if you pass on it, it wont be easy to replicate.

    Best of luck with whatever you decide.

    January 12, 2011 at 7:28 AM #652045
    (former)FormerSanDiegan
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    Rule #1 : Never try to buy a property when you are expecting. It is too emotional a time. (same goes for planning a wedding, etc).

    Rule #2 : If you violate rule #1, don’t ask for advice from a bearish-leaning blog forum.

    Rule #3 : If you violate rules #1 and #2, listen to your spouse.

    January 12, 2011 at 7:28 AM #652111
    (former)FormerSanDiegan
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    Rule #1 : Never try to buy a property when you are expecting. It is too emotional a time. (same goes for planning a wedding, etc).

    Rule #2 : If you violate rule #1, don’t ask for advice from a bearish-leaning blog forum.

    Rule #3 : If you violate rules #1 and #2, listen to your spouse.

    January 12, 2011 at 7:28 AM #652700
    (former)FormerSanDiegan
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    Rule #1 : Never try to buy a property when you are expecting. It is too emotional a time. (same goes for planning a wedding, etc).

    Rule #2 : If you violate rule #1, don’t ask for advice from a bearish-leaning blog forum.

    Rule #3 : If you violate rules #1 and #2, listen to your spouse.

    January 12, 2011 at 7:28 AM #652836
    (former)FormerSanDiegan
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    Rule #1 : Never try to buy a property when you are expecting. It is too emotional a time. (same goes for planning a wedding, etc).

    Rule #2 : If you violate rule #1, don’t ask for advice from a bearish-leaning blog forum.

    Rule #3 : If you violate rules #1 and #2, listen to your spouse.

    January 12, 2011 at 7:28 AM #653165
    (former)FormerSanDiegan
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    Rule #1 : Never try to buy a property when you are expecting. It is too emotional a time. (same goes for planning a wedding, etc).

    Rule #2 : If you violate rule #1, don’t ask for advice from a bearish-leaning blog forum.

    Rule #3 : If you violate rules #1 and #2, listen to your spouse.

    January 12, 2011 at 7:42 AM #652050
    applejack
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    FormerSanDiegan, so funny! I guess I am breaking all the rules. 😉 As an update to this thread, I am getting repeated emails from my family about gated communities in North County! Gated communities aren’t right for my husband and I, and that I know for sure, but it is still stressing me out to receive these emails!

    January 12, 2011 at 7:42 AM #652116
    applejack
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    FormerSanDiegan, so funny! I guess I am breaking all the rules. 😉 As an update to this thread, I am getting repeated emails from my family about gated communities in North County! Gated communities aren’t right for my husband and I, and that I know for sure, but it is still stressing me out to receive these emails!

    January 12, 2011 at 7:42 AM #652705
    applejack
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    FormerSanDiegan, so funny! I guess I am breaking all the rules. 😉 As an update to this thread, I am getting repeated emails from my family about gated communities in North County! Gated communities aren’t right for my husband and I, and that I know for sure, but it is still stressing me out to receive these emails!

    January 12, 2011 at 7:42 AM #652841
    applejack
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    FormerSanDiegan, so funny! I guess I am breaking all the rules. 😉 As an update to this thread, I am getting repeated emails from my family about gated communities in North County! Gated communities aren’t right for my husband and I, and that I know for sure, but it is still stressing me out to receive these emails!

    January 12, 2011 at 7:42 AM #653170
    applejack
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    FormerSanDiegan, so funny! I guess I am breaking all the rules. 😉 As an update to this thread, I am getting repeated emails from my family about gated communities in North County! Gated communities aren’t right for my husband and I, and that I know for sure, but it is still stressing me out to receive these emails!

    January 12, 2011 at 8:04 AM #652055
    Scarlett
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    It seems to me that you are a bit stressed about those emails. I think it’s better to step back from house hunting and purchasing, get the baby born and raise him/her for a few months, discuss and settle things with your family and husband. Make sure what you both want in terms of a house and what compromises you can make – let the other family know and also know exactly what you can expect from your family (and his) regarding this aspect so you can be prepared to deal with it if needed – it seems to be affecting you too much now. You live in the house not them, you pay the mortgage, not them – unless you plan to have live-in grandparents for the baby.

    You don’t sound ready to buy THIS house. If you do you will already have regrets about settling for something that doesn’t make you really happy and your family criticizes.. I wouldn’t buy a house under these circumstances but that’s me. You have to be more prepared mentally and know exactly what you both want.

    January 12, 2011 at 8:04 AM #652121
    Scarlett
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    It seems to me that you are a bit stressed about those emails. I think it’s better to step back from house hunting and purchasing, get the baby born and raise him/her for a few months, discuss and settle things with your family and husband. Make sure what you both want in terms of a house and what compromises you can make – let the other family know and also know exactly what you can expect from your family (and his) regarding this aspect so you can be prepared to deal with it if needed – it seems to be affecting you too much now. You live in the house not them, you pay the mortgage, not them – unless you plan to have live-in grandparents for the baby.

    You don’t sound ready to buy THIS house. If you do you will already have regrets about settling for something that doesn’t make you really happy and your family criticizes.. I wouldn’t buy a house under these circumstances but that’s me. You have to be more prepared mentally and know exactly what you both want.

    January 12, 2011 at 8:04 AM #652710
    Scarlett
    Participant

    It seems to me that you are a bit stressed about those emails. I think it’s better to step back from house hunting and purchasing, get the baby born and raise him/her for a few months, discuss and settle things with your family and husband. Make sure what you both want in terms of a house and what compromises you can make – let the other family know and also know exactly what you can expect from your family (and his) regarding this aspect so you can be prepared to deal with it if needed – it seems to be affecting you too much now. You live in the house not them, you pay the mortgage, not them – unless you plan to have live-in grandparents for the baby.

    You don’t sound ready to buy THIS house. If you do you will already have regrets about settling for something that doesn’t make you really happy and your family criticizes.. I wouldn’t buy a house under these circumstances but that’s me. You have to be more prepared mentally and know exactly what you both want.

    January 12, 2011 at 8:04 AM #652846
    Scarlett
    Participant

    It seems to me that you are a bit stressed about those emails. I think it’s better to step back from house hunting and purchasing, get the baby born and raise him/her for a few months, discuss and settle things with your family and husband. Make sure what you both want in terms of a house and what compromises you can make – let the other family know and also know exactly what you can expect from your family (and his) regarding this aspect so you can be prepared to deal with it if needed – it seems to be affecting you too much now. You live in the house not them, you pay the mortgage, not them – unless you plan to have live-in grandparents for the baby.

    You don’t sound ready to buy THIS house. If you do you will already have regrets about settling for something that doesn’t make you really happy and your family criticizes.. I wouldn’t buy a house under these circumstances but that’s me. You have to be more prepared mentally and know exactly what you both want.

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