Great!- Update

jessamyn78 Posted: Nov 21, 2007 04:01 PM

Great!- Update

FH is with the Inspector looking at the house we bid on and he just texted me that it is not going well. Thinks are not looking good.

Update- The house is not structurally sound. It needed a new roof, updated electric and plumbing. We had to pull out of the deal

LuvMyAlfonse Posted: Nov 21, 2007 04:01 PM

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my fingers are crossed for you!

futuremrsfab Posted: Nov 21, 2007 04:02 PM

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Don't worry- a lot of times that means that you negotiate the price down or they fix things- not bad news at all & very common.

jessamyn78 Posted: Nov 21, 2007 04:02 PM

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Posted by futuremrsfab

Don't worry- a lot of times that means that you negotiate the price down or they fix things- not bad news at all & very common.

Thanks. I hope nothing major is wrong.

xXxNovember08xXx Posted: Nov 21, 2007 04:03 PM

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futuremrsfab Posted: Nov 21, 2007 04:24 PM

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Posted by jessamyn78

Update- The house is not structurally sound. It needed a new roof, updated electric and plumbing. We had to pull out of the deal

yea that is major $$$$... Sorry that it didnt work out- but I am sure that you will find something even better! Where are you looking? If you need help or want me to send you some listings- just fm me your email address.

good luck!

jessamyn78 Posted: Nov 21, 2007 04:26 PM

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Posted by futuremrsfab

Posted by jessamyn78

Update- The house is not structurally sound. It needed a new roof, updated electric and plumbing. We had to pull out of the deal

yea that is major $$$$... Sorry that it didnt work out- but I am sure that you will find something even better! Where are you looking? If you need help or want me to send you some listings- just fm me your email address.

good luck!

They actually said the structure could not even be fixed. There was no basement, just a crawl space and it was supported by 2 by 4's.

We are looking in Nesconset, St. James, Smithtown, East Northport, Huntington. All around those towns. Thank you.

tiff940 Posted: Nov 21, 2007 04:26 PM

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Better you find out now than after you're in the house!!!

Mici n KC Posted: Nov 21, 2007 04:40 PM

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Posted by tiff940

Better you find out now than after you're in the house!!!

Absolutely! FMIL's friend had this happen to her. She's stuck because she can't afford to fix it and she can't sell it!

xXxNovember08xXx Posted: Nov 21, 2007 04:41 PM

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Posted by MiciB115

Posted by tiff940

Better you find out now than after you're in the house!!!

Absolutely! FMIL's friend had this happen to her. She's stuck because she can't afford to fix it and she can't sell it!

ditto.. better off now before u were in it

megzzie Posted: Nov 21, 2007 04:57 PM

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Posted by tiff940

Better you find out now than after you're in the house!!!

My words exactly!

Don't worry - something better will come along!

jessamyn78 Posted: Nov 21, 2007 05:03 PM

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I also feel terrible for the owner. FH said she was hysterical crying.

AmorPeruano Posted: Nov 21, 2007 05:09 PM

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Aw, what a terrible situation. But everyone is right, its good you found out now instead of later. Its one thing when a house needs cosmetic work....a whole OTHER thing when it needs structual work $$$$$$

MeaganAndJoeC Posted: Nov 21, 2007 05:44 PM

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Well atleast you found this all out before it was to late.

KickinDandelions Posted: Nov 21, 2007 07:06 PM

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aww so sorry to hear...i agree with everyone else...at least you found out now rather than later!!

mdawg Posted: Nov 21, 2007 07:57 PM

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i agree! my parents just sold the house ive been living in for 25 years, and the engineers were here 2 weeks ago with the the girl who is buying it, and i was so nervous because i dont know CRAP about this house... she had to pay the engineer like $500 for the inspection... i would say to you that that is money WELL spent!!! you dont want a roof collapsing on your heads! keep looking... it's a buyers market right now... good luck to you!

SugaBeans Posted: Nov 21, 2007 08:10 PM

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awww sorry to hear that but its better to know than buy it and then its too late

AllyDrew1108 Posted: Nov 21, 2007 08:14 PM

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Better to know this now. My friend bought a house a few years ago. The foundation is shot and he's losing his entire savings to fix it and they want to have a second child. Good for you that you found out. Just think of that 'it wasn't meant to be' thing... you will surely find the perfect home soon

katleigh3 Posted: Nov 21, 2007 08:14 PM

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I know you don't want to hear this right now, Jess...but I'm sure you will find something you like better.

We had a similiar issue with the house we almost bought too...I was devistated...and now that I'm in my house and think back about the other one...this house is soooooo much nicer. I'm so happy it fell through. You'll get there...