Closed on the house today

Post by **tnf** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 4:01 am

Even though we moved in over a week ago, today was the final closing day. I agree with what rook posted awhile back, this wasn't too difficult of a process, save for finding a decent house with a price that wasn't inflated due to the fucking insane market over the last few years. Things have slowed down a bit, its becoming a buyer's market again luckily.

Nice neighborhood (we have a nunnery/convent/whateverthefuck it is) across the street and quiet neighbors who all take care of their places. Two car garage with lots of room for a shop. My first project will be to finish the basement and knock a couple walls out to make a big rec room down there.

I bought this house from my brother, which was a bonus because I got a great deal on it and already have about 20 thousand in equity in the place.

With the pain in the ass that moving was, I may stay here until I'm 100.

Post by **shadd_** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 4:07 am

your golf game will get better now!

Post by **tnf** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 4:08 am

only because I'll be playing MUCH less....

Post by **Giraffe }{unter** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 4:09 am

Congrats man, I'm pushing for next year on the house hunting, my wife and I want to have kids and we need a big yard to play in

Post by **Scourge** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 4:18 am

Congrats. :icon14:

I should have mine paid off in a few years.

Post by **mrd** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 4:21 am

Awesome stuff mate. Moving isn't too bad... once you get all settled in, it's worth it. Especially when you get a nice place, which it sounds like you have.

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 4:30 am

GJ on the house.

May you soon start to enjoy the incredible work load that comes with being home owner and also reap the rewards.

We built our place at the begining of the housing boom in this area. We've been here for 7 years and now have about $250,000.00 in equity.

I hope your luck is the same.

Post by **MKJ** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 7:50 am

gg sir

Post by **Don Carlos** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 8:16 am

lucky bastard! I'm house hunting atm

Post by **SplishSplash** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 8:47 am

riddla wrote:congrats, once our marriage happens in the spring we're gonna start the hunt as well. we're both sick of moving too.

wait a sec, if you both know you're getting married, why not "start the hunt" now?

Post by **Ryoki** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 8:49 am

Post by **Doombrain** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 8:51 am

nice one bud. looks like i might be selling this one soon and moving down to the london area. can't say i'm looking forward to the move

Post by **Dave** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 10:10 am

I'm moving in less than 3 weeks... I just want to get it over with. The only good part is that I'm taking over the cheapest 2-br duplex in the Iowa City area \o/

Post by **MKJ** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 10:11 am

SplishSplash wrote:
riddla wrote:congrats, once our marriage happens in the spring we're gonna start the hunt as well. we're both sick of moving too.
wait a sec, if you both know you're getting married, why not "start the hunt" now?

tax reasons, for one

Post by **Grudge** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 10:21 am

sounds great man, gl

Post by **Nightshade** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 11:22 am

YourGrandpa wrote:GJ on the house.

May you soon start to enjoy the incredible work load that comes with being home owner and also reap the rewards.

We built our place at the begining of the housing boom in this area. We've been here for 7 years and now have about $250,000.00 in equity.

I hope your luck is the same.

You just can't resist, can you?

Post by **plained** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 11:41 am

gj tnf sound like a nice place to live, enjoy, and work on the swing

Post by **Underpants?** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 1:34 pm

congratulations, man. I trust you shopped a great deal on the mortgage rates?

Post by **teriba** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 2:36 pm

I just closed on my first place last night. A nice downtown condo! Congrats to you as well tnf.

Post by **tnf** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 3:22 pm

Underpants? wrote:congratulations, man. I trust you shopped a great deal on the mortgage rates?

yup.

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 4:27 pm

Nightshade wrote:
YourGrandpa wrote:GJ on the house.

May you soon start to enjoy the incredible work load that comes with being home owner and also reap the rewards.

We built our place at the begining of the housing boom in this area. We've been here for 7 years and now have about $250,000.00 in equity.

I hope your luck is the same.
You just can't resist, can you?

Quit being such a hypocrtical cunt and get off my ass. Why don't you go pester Doombrain about his self proclaimed accolades? Or are you affraid to lose your GRAW buddy?

Post by **R00k** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 4:48 pm

Nice man, sounds like you ripped off your brother nicely. :icon14:

Post by **bitWISE** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 4:48 pm

Grats on the new house tnf. I'm hoping to be an owner instead of a renter within the next few years.

Post by **R00k** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 4:55 pm

YourGrandpa wrote:
Nightshade wrote:
YourGrandpa wrote:GJ on the house.

May you soon start to enjoy the incredible work load that comes with being home owner and also reap the rewards.

We built our place at the begining of the housing boom in this area. We've been here for 7 years and now have about $250,000.00 in equity.

I hope your luck is the same.
You just can't resist, can you?
Quit being such a hypocrtical cunt and get off my ass. Why don't you go pester Doombrain about his self proclaimed accolades? Or are you affraid to lose your GRAW buddy?

lol, shut it you old windbag. Your horn only blows one note and you know it - the "hey everybody please come hang out with me because I bought a bunch of expensive toys" note.

Post by **Nightshade** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 5:10 pm

YourGrandpa wrote:
Nightshade wrote:
YourGrandpa wrote:GJ on the house.

May you soon start to enjoy the incredible work load that comes with being home owner and also reap the rewards.

We built our place at the begining of the housing boom in this area. We've been here for 7 years and now have about $250,000.00 in equity.

I hope your luck is the same.
You just can't resist, can you?
Quit being such a hypocrtical cunt and get off my ass. Why don't you go pester Doombrain about his self proclaimed accolades? Or are you affraid to lose your GRAW buddy?

Who says I don't give DoomBrain shit? Just because I don't post a bunch of insults directed towards him doesn't mean I don't think he likes to show off. He's rather mild about it, especially compared to the likes of YOU.
Go have a cry on your over-priced porch.