VA appraisal on “as is” house – help?

[dharmagirl]

Thanks, Bugs and Rustico!

Yup, the seller is well aware that this is a VA deal.

Seller has already agreed to pay about $5K for termite damage repair, which our agent says is unusual. However, the VA apparently requires that this be fixed prior to COE.

So, we’re looking at a few broken windows, wiring and…rats (ewwwww). Hopefully, none of these things will be obstacles…

[PadreBrian]

I hope you are getting one hell of a deal.

[PadreBrian]

I hope you are getting one hell of a deal.

[PadreBrian]

I hope you are getting one hell of a deal.

[PadreBrian]

I hope you are getting one hell of a deal.

[PadreBrian]

I hope you are getting one hell of a deal.

[temeculaguy]

Oh my sweet dharmagirl, “Old Bones?” 1990’s tract homes are not quite craftsmans, keep from getting emotionally involved, the best advice you got from that realtor was that there will be others. If you get it, Great, if you don’t, it wasn’t meant to be and a better one awaits you. I can’t remember what year the place was built in from your posts back when you were shopping but anything built during the last down cycle 1993-1997 was built as cheap as they could build them, I was here and price was king, quality was a red headed stepchild. so be wary of those bones. Pre 1992 and I’ll give you a pass on the old bones assessment, after 1998 the environmentally friendly kicks in (vinyl windows, better insulation and finished garages) so your green side can feel good.

[temeculaguy]

Oh my sweet dharmagirl, “Old Bones?” 1990’s tract homes are not quite craftsmans, keep from getting emotionally involved, the best advice you got from that realtor was that there will be others. If you get it, Great, if you don’t, it wasn’t meant to be and a better one awaits you. I can’t remember what year the place was built in from your posts back when you were shopping but anything built during the last down cycle 1993-1997 was built as cheap as they could build them, I was here and price was king, quality was a red headed stepchild. so be wary of those bones. Pre 1992 and I’ll give you a pass on the old bones assessment, after 1998 the environmentally friendly kicks in (vinyl windows, better insulation and finished garages) so your green side can feel good.

[temeculaguy]

Oh my sweet dharmagirl, “Old Bones?” 1990’s tract homes are not quite craftsmans, keep from getting emotionally involved, the best advice you got from that realtor was that there will be others. If you get it, Great, if you don’t, it wasn’t meant to be and a better one awaits you. I can’t remember what year the place was built in from your posts back when you were shopping but anything built during the last down cycle 1993-1997 was built as cheap as they could build them, I was here and price was king, quality was a red headed stepchild. so be wary of those bones. Pre 1992 and I’ll give you a pass on the old bones assessment, after 1998 the environmentally friendly kicks in (vinyl windows, better insulation and finished garages) so your green side can feel good.

[temeculaguy]

Oh my sweet dharmagirl, “Old Bones?” 1990’s tract homes are not quite craftsmans, keep from getting emotionally involved, the best advice you got from that realtor was that there will be others. If you get it, Great, if you don’t, it wasn’t meant to be and a better one awaits you. I can’t remember what year the place was built in from your posts back when you were shopping but anything built during the last down cycle 1993-1997 was built as cheap as they could build them, I was here and price was king, quality was a red headed stepchild. so be wary of those bones. Pre 1992 and I’ll give you a pass on the old bones assessment, after 1998 the environmentally friendly kicks in (vinyl windows, better insulation and finished garages) so your green side can feel good.

[temeculaguy]

Oh my sweet dharmagirl, “Old Bones?” 1990’s tract homes are not quite craftsmans, keep from getting emotionally involved, the best advice you got from that realtor was that there will be others. If you get it, Great, if you don’t, it wasn’t meant to be and a better one awaits you. I can’t remember what year the place was built in from your posts back when you were shopping but anything built during the last down cycle 1993-1997 was built as cheap as they could build them, I was here and price was king, quality was a red headed stepchild. so be wary of those bones. Pre 1992 and I’ll give you a pass on the old bones assessment, after 1998 the environmentally friendly kicks in (vinyl windows, better insulation and finished garages) so your green side can feel good.

[dharmagirl]

Ahhhhh, TemeculaGuy…speaking of “Old Bones”, perhaps YOU should don your reading glasses before rapidly dashing off a reply! 🙂

I believe I said, “good bones” not “old bones”. There is a difference. And, I grew up in a true 1920 Craftsman home and later, owned another so I am quite familiar with “old bones” and would not even attempt to delude myself that any cookie-cutter tract home had “old bones.”

I DO know that the house was built in 1990.

Look, TG. I’m not delirious. I do realize that a tract home is a tract home is a tract home. But, overall, we’re happy with this place.

Maybe we’ve just been watching too much HGTV “Hidden Potential.” Time will tell, I suppose. This house is unique and doesnt feel like the average 3600 sf McMansion on a 6500 sf postage stamp lot….

Happy Monday!

[dharmagirl]

Ahhhhh, TemeculaGuy…speaking of “Old Bones”, perhaps YOU should don your reading glasses before rapidly dashing off a reply! 🙂

I believe I said, “good bones” not “old bones”. There is a difference. And, I grew up in a true 1920 Craftsman home and later, owned another so I am quite familiar with “old bones” and would not even attempt to delude myself that any cookie-cutter tract home had “old bones.”

I DO know that the house was built in 1990.

Look, TG. I’m not delirious. I do realize that a tract home is a tract home is a tract home. But, overall, we’re happy with this place.

Maybe we’ve just been watching too much HGTV “Hidden Potential.” Time will tell, I suppose. This house is unique and doesnt feel like the average 3600 sf McMansion on a 6500 sf postage stamp lot….

Happy Monday!

[dharmagirl]

Ahhhhh, TemeculaGuy…speaking of “Old Bones”, perhaps YOU should don your reading glasses before rapidly dashing off a reply! 🙂

I believe I said, “good bones” not “old bones”. There is a difference. And, I grew up in a true 1920 Craftsman home and later, owned another so I am quite familiar with “old bones” and would not even attempt to delude myself that any cookie-cutter tract home had “old bones.”

I DO know that the house was built in 1990.

Look, TG. I’m not delirious. I do realize that a tract home is a tract home is a tract home. But, overall, we’re happy with this place.

Maybe we’ve just been watching too much HGTV “Hidden Potential.” Time will tell, I suppose. This house is unique and doesnt feel like the average 3600 sf McMansion on a 6500 sf postage stamp lot….

Happy Monday!

[dharmagirl]

Ahhhhh, TemeculaGuy…speaking of “Old Bones”, perhaps YOU should don your reading glasses before rapidly dashing off a reply! 🙂

I believe I said, “good bones” not “old bones”. There is a difference. And, I grew up in a true 1920 Craftsman home and later, owned another so I am quite familiar with “old bones” and would not even attempt to delude myself that any cookie-cutter tract home had “old bones.”

I DO know that the house was built in 1990.

Look, TG. I’m not delirious. I do realize that a tract home is a tract home is a tract home. But, overall, we’re happy with this place.

Maybe we’ve just been watching too much HGTV “Hidden Potential.” Time will tell, I suppose. This house is unique and doesnt feel like the average 3600 sf McMansion on a 6500 sf postage stamp lot….

Happy Monday!

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