Time to buy a house.......

nekohl · 07-12-2011, 02:46 PM

Excellent input so far. My thanks to you all!

One of the houses I am interested in has 5 additional lots. They are wooded and from what I can tell not flat. I have toured the house and it is old enough(but updated ie new roof, wiring, windows) and quirky enough that I love it (the master bedroom has a soaking tub and the attic will make an excellent studio)
The realtor said they pay all closing costs and he even gave me the key code so I could take a look at the house on my own time. I really appreciated that because my hours at work are ridiculous!

Anyway, I like the idea of the extra lots, but shou
ld I decide in the future to divide the land up could I sell the extra land if I'm still paying on it? And does a home inspector check the land as well as the house or is that a separate inspector?

I have rented and I like the dear landlord my washer is acting up ness of it, but I'be been looking at houses for a while now and it's just time.

Any thoughts on For Sale By Owner? Pros/ cons?

kannon · 07-12-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nekohl

Excellent input so far. My thanks to you all!

One of the houses I am interested in has 5 additional lots. They are wooded and from what I can tell not flat. I have toured the house and it is old enough(but updated ie new roof, wiring, windows) and quirky enough that I love it (the master bedroom has a soaking tub and the attic will make an excellent studio)
The realtor said they pay all closing costs and he even gave me the key code so I could take a look at the house on my own time. I really appreciated that because my hours at work are ridiculous!

Anyway, I like the idea of the extra lots, but shou
ld I decide in the future to divide the land up could I sell the extra land if I'm still paying on it? And does a home inspector check the land as well as the house or is that a separate inspector?

I have rented and I like the dear landlord my washer is acting up ness of it, but I'be been looking at houses for a while now and it's just time.

Any thoughts on For Sale By Owner? Pros/ cons?

I pay $40 a month for home insurance on repairs and replacement of plumbing, air conditioner, heater, water heater, etc. It's been well worth it. I've been here for 3 years and they replaced my heater. I saved about $5000. I'm not sure if my plan covers washer, dryer, and other appliances but I'm sure that's an option.

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nekohl Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: . Relationship Status: . Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Gone Posts: 446 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 632 Thanked 2,162 Times in 382 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	thanks Excellent input so far. My thanks to you all! One of the houses I am interested in has 5 additional lots. They are wooded and from what I can tell not flat. I have toured the house and it is old enough(but updated ie new roof, wiring, windows) and quirky enough that I love it (the master bedroom has a soaking tub and the attic will make an excellent studio) The realtor said they pay all closing costs and he even gave me the key code so I could take a look at the house on my own time. I really appreciated that because my hours at work are ridiculous! Anyway, I like the idea of the extra lots, but shou ld I decide in the future to divide the land up could I sell the extra land if I'm still paying on it? And does a home inspector check the land as well as the house or is that a separate inspector? I have rented and I like the dear landlord my washer is acting up ness of it, but I'be been looking at houses for a while now and it's just time. Any thoughts on For Sale By Owner? Pros/ cons? __________________