Shawn Posted June 26, 2006 Report Share Posted June 26, 2006 Hey guys and girls, well for you of those who dont know im 22 and have been working to jobs for a while now. I got pre-approved for a mortage back in march and put my first offer in on a house 3 weeks ago. they counter offered and we agreed on 230,000. Im so excited i cant wait. Of course my girlfriend of 3 1/2 years will be moving in which is great. if you guys wanna check it out goto www.prudentialserls.com search properties by residential, mls number 243698. the inspection is this week and then we goto contract if all goes well. Wish me Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Chief Posted June 26, 2006 Report Share Posted June 26, 2006 Re: Getting my first house! Good luck. Hope all goes well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted June 26, 2006 Report Share Posted June 26, 2006 Re: Getting my first house! If it's your dream home...Go For It! Nobody can put a price on that for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjones Posted June 26, 2006 Report Share Posted June 26, 2006 Re: Getting my first house! good luck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutter Posted June 26, 2006 Report Share Posted June 26, 2006 Re: Getting my first house! First house fun,were on our 3rd. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popgun Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Getting my first house! Congratulations on your new house Shawn. Now I realize why we get so many New Yorkers transplanted here. I had no idea until now, that real estate prices were so high in New York. Geeze...Wow...Golly...Whoa Nelly.....!!! Here in Arkansas, (just about anywhere in the state) a house in the $230,000 range would be at least 3000 sq ft. on at least a 1/4 acre lot, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage, den, fireplace, with an in-ground pool. Air conditioned, brick, level lot, low tax base, etc. I don't want to hijack your thread, but why, or how can you New Yorkers afford to stay in such an expensive area? I'm still in shock.... ....popgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Getting my first house! That's great! Good luck with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Getting my first house! Goodluck. Hope its all you have dreamed of. The house adn yard looks nice from the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckstew Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Getting my first house! congrats, I have learned that once you become a homeowner, you always have something to do!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Getting my first house! congratulations on your new home, hope all goes well. Nice to call a place "home" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Getting my first house! Congrats and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Getting my first house! Looks like a nice place! Congratulations. [ QUOTE ] I had no idea until now, that real estate prices were so high in New York. Geeze...Wow...Golly...Whoa Nelly.....!!! Here in Arkansas, (just about anywhere in the state) a house in the $230,000 range would be at least 3000 sq ft. on at least a 1/4 acre lot, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage, den, fireplace, with an in-ground pool. Air conditioned, brick, level lot, low tax base, etc. [/ QUOTE ] I thought the same thing. You can buy a 100 acre ranch around here for that, seriously. I have 12 acres, a 30x32 barn, a creek that splits my property, a 20x25 full apartment (bath, kitchen, etc), a 1500sqft house, and im in the city limits.... $130,000! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBUCK Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Getting my first house! [ QUOTE ] Looks like a nice place! Congratulations. [ QUOTE ] I had no idea until now, that real estate prices were so high in New York. Geeze...Wow...Golly...Whoa Nelly.....!!! Here in Arkansas, (just about anywhere in the state) a house in the $230,000 range would be at least 3000 sq ft. on at least a 1/4 acre lot, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage, den, fireplace, with an in-ground pool. Air conditioned, brick, level lot, low tax base, etc. [/ QUOTE ] I thought the same thing. You can buy a 100 acre ranch around here for that, seriously. I have 12 acres, a 30x32 barn, a creek that splits my property, a 20x25 full apartment (bath, kitchen, etc), a 1500sqft house, and im in the city limits.... $130,000! [/ QUOTE ] Wow, I am moving to Oklahoma, they have bigger deer anyway. Nice house Shawn. The joys of home ownership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Getting my first house! Cm'mon We got room.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterbucks1 Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Getting my first house! wow, that is a major price range. what is your mortgage a month? good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Getting my first house! Congrats, I just made the big purchase a few months ago myself and I'm loving every minute of it. I live with my girlfriend of 3 1/2 years too. As far as the prices---> <----- man, I thought homes were expensive in my area. But hey, sooner or later you're gonna have to make the purchase, and the sooner you do it, the better off you'll be in the long run. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Getting my first house! Congrats and best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Getting my first house! First time home buyers have some significantly attractive financing options. Don't pass those up, it can save you a bunch of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Getting my first house! Congratulations, and best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newarcher Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Getting my first house! Congratulation, there is nothing like your first house. Hire a professional inspector....don't think you and a friend can do it.....please please please. Go with the inspector and double check his/her work....they aren't always good. In fact, some are terrible. Things to check: furnace/HVAC, check each and every window and each and every piece of trim for water damage by pushing on each corner (it is easily hidden and sometimes not checked at all by inspectors), check the frame of the front and back door at the threshold for rot (very common), check the roof, check the basement (smell and sight for settling and/or mold), check the siding to see if there is any masonite or LP siding (defective siding types), look for signs of leaks on the ceilings, and lastly check to see if there is any polybutylene piping in the house (service line or inside). These are the biggies to watch out for as they are easy to miss and as I found out, one window can be $1,000 to replace. New Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkillemquick Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Getting my first house! Congrats bud, bought my house around your age and have had it 8 years now, you'll love it. Man prices are high in your area. Congrats again, have fun, you'll never buy your first house again .....enjoy!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosdog2 Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Getting my first house! Congrats and I would follow the advise of Newarcher and get a home inspector! Most banks will require it anyways. I also noticed it is on septic, make sure you get it cheched also, they are expensive to fix!! Also get a water test done on the well. Most of these things your lender will require anyways. But sometimes when we get excited about something you tend just to want it as quick as you can and overlook some things that can bite you in the a$$ later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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