Yesterday, we went with the folks to visit the log cabin and to see it without snow on the ground. A neighbor came over and talked to Mama and Daddy. He gave them some additional news on the place that made them wonder if they wanted to live there. He's the second person who has warned them that the septic may have an issue. He also told them that there will be special assessments of $1,500 for the next 5 years for road repairs. They said they were glad to learn of the additional costs. Daddy said that the driveway for the motor home would have to be completely re-done and also the backyard was in pretty bad shape and it would take a lot of work to make it nice for us. They left wondering if they even wanted the house anymore. They decided that if the mean bank people came in at our price which was more than we ever wanted to pay for it, we would take it. However, if they wanted any more money, we would walk away. As we were leaving the log cabin, another couple pulled up with an agent. Mama almost told them about the septic, roof and assessments, but decided to let fate decide if we would get the log cabin. We found out today that we are not going to get it. The mean bank people not only did not meet our price, but they INCREASED their price by $2,500. They went backwards! We wonder if the young couple put in an offer. We just hope they put a contingency concerning inspections otherwise, they may be in for some unhappy surprises.
We have wasted a month trying to get that log cabin. The mean bank people who shall remain nameless took 3-5 days to respond to each and every offer. They caused Mama to have a migraine on Friday. Mama is worn out after dealing with them. It's back to the drawing board to find us a new house.
I think it was fate, then...good thing you didn't get the house as it may have ended up giving your momma and your daddy more migraine headaches in the future for sure! I am SURE you are going to find just the perfect house for you all before you know it...spring makes a lot of people put their house on the market...I just bet somewhere a family painted theirs and got it just right to put on the market JUST for YOU. You'll see..it will be even better than that log house!
ReplyDeleteYou don't need that old place anyway! I bet your perfect house is just waiting for you. I know lots of houses start going up for sale in the next couple of months, so maybe that's when you'll find your dream home.
ReplyDeleteBunny
Hi there greyhound dudes!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog. Sorry to hear you guys are having a hard time finding your house, but at least you can all stay together!
Looking forward to following on you on your adventures!
Woof!
Kirby
Hi Y'all,
ReplyDeleteLog cabins are popular vacation homes in the mountains. Log homes have to be treated regularly to keep the wood sealed. They are okay if you have time and like to do that sort of stuff. Just a heads up in case you didn't already know. We have a couple of friends who build them. They love them if the buyer is willing to do proper maintenance.
Sorry y'all are still "homeless". The perfect place will come along and it'll be worth the wait.
Awww... :( So sorry, but you know it is probably for the best considering. That means something even *better* is out there waiting for you to find!
ReplyDeleteWhen one door closes another one opens!
Fingers crossed that this an even better place just around the corner.
Hi Y'all,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to give you a heads up! Y'all are recipients of the Gold Framed Dog Blog Award.
Y'all come on by and pick it up when you get a chance.
Have a wonderful day!
Hawk aka BrownDog