They counter-offered tonight, and we accepted! :bounce: :bounce2:

2.3 acres (all grass, I'll have to ask DRM about mowing advice now :laughing:)

One of the most solid houses we've seen in this area. 3100 square feet. I even got the brand-new B&D grinder in the shop, we got a bunch of antique furniture in the deal and best of all, we'll have it paid for in 12 years! Hardwood floors, custom oak cabinetry, great kitchen. Appliances are old, and so is the decor (very old-lady), but the house was impeccably maintained and our kids were already tearing around the yard.

Full of century-old maples, oaks, elms, elders, and all kinds of bushes. It's like a park back there. Bar-b-que pit, picnic area, B-ball court, fenced garden. Just a really neat and kickass house!

Here's the backyard. It looks vast, all mine mine mine! Never owned a home, so big deal to me...

Another angle, this is about 1/3 of the backyard, from the house:

A real kitchen, with circa 80's oak cabinets. Little cosmet work, no problem.

congrats :D







and i hate you :flipoff2:

My first project. Those things on top are some type of gargantuan fuses for 220 appliances:

This really sweet cabinet setup, with display cabinet above. Everythings works and fits smooth, highly professional work done here. Like some here, I'm Chef Tell, so this is exciting to me!

And a huge utility room, downstairs family room of about 20x35 ft, carport that could easily be converted into a full garage, and vineyard things (trellises?).

Whatever, just blown away by this gem, had to share and brag!

Now we just have to pass conventional loan inspections, and we're in!

Looks great, glad for you and your family;)

well............



how much did it cost????:D

j/k congrats

Congratulations, Rusted, looks like a sweet setup! 2.3 acres...wow, I could park a lot of derelict Land Cruisers on a lot like that! :)

Congrats Rob - place looks AWESOME!


In Chattanooga, or somewhere else?

Awesome! congrats!!

What type of countertops are in the kitchen?


Hef

So whens the party? :confused:

Hint:

E BAY THOSE FUSES (the big ones)

gotta ask, how much?

I want to move out of Callie and I'm looking for price ranges on homes, alothough not quite of that magnitude as that beaut you got:)

Originally posted by zakk
gotta ask, how much?

I want to move out of Callie and I'm looking for price ranges on homes, alothough not quite of that magnitude as that beaut you got:)


Here just south of Nashville - something like that would be $140k-$200k, just my "guess" based on what I see there...

Chattanooga may be *slightly* less, not sure.


FYI - we got a 1450 sq/ft house, carport, 2.83 acres, house built in 98 for $119k. Appraised a month ago (with the addition of my 1200 sq/ft shop) for $135k - and that appraisal was lower than true market value IMHO.

Originally posted by DRM



Here just south of Nashville - something like that would be $140k-$200k, just my "guess" based on what I see there...

Chattanooga may be *slightly* less, not sure.


FYI - we got a 1450 sq/ft house, carport, 2.83 acres, house built in 98 for $119k. Appraised a month ago (with the addition of my 1200 sq/ft shop) for $135k - and that appraisal was lower than true market value IMHO.

I don't have a discreet shop, and my 'garage' is in my basement, with only <7ft clearance.

We accepted 93 with 2500 toward closing. We got a deal, because the former owner went to a retirement home (:(, but consider, her son is 'wealthy', and she is in a high-class full-service retirement community. No karmic backlash here.)

It is in Cleveland, what they call 'Southwest County', about 7 minutes from I-75 and 32 minutes from my wife's office in downtown Chattanooga.

If you guys are familiar, Cleveland is a gorgeous area, although we don't have a nice view. Very nice, well-mannered and maintained population: good homes, clean streets etc.

Originally posted by Hef
Awesome! congrats!!

What type of countertops are in the kitchen?


Hef

Just Formica. The handles and knobs on the cabinets are also somewhat 'middle-of-the-road.' I talked to my family, and I think we will be able to dress that kitchen up with minimal cost and effort. I'm not going nuts with marble counters or anything yet, this stuff is in good condition.

60Series: Thanks, and come over and wrench anytime! We'll let you 'litter' our yard with a few Cruisers. ;)

Radbassist: Thank you for the tip!

zakk: I'm a 'carpetbagger', so I don't like to brag TN up or down too much. But the fact is, we've been warmly received, and the other facts are, TN is an awesome place to raise a family, own a home, and make and build wealth. On the radio after we left the house, Alabama: "gonna raise a family, Lord settle down, where peace and love, can still be found...." Corny, yes, and true. :rasta:

Just paint the kitchen cabinets! You'd be amazed at what a difference a paint job and new hardware can make. (I watch too much Trading Spaces! LOL) I've found a lot of good info on how to clean the cabinets before painting them. I want to do the ones in my house, even though I rent its such an eyesore to me.

Great looking house...congrats on your purchase! But whats all that green stuff....all I have is brown in my yard! :D :roxy:

Originally posted by rusted
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Originally posted by Roxywheels
Just paint the kitchen cabinets! You'd be amazed at what a difference a paint job and new hardware can make. (I watch too much Trading Spaces! LOL) I've found a lot of good info on how to clean the cabinets before painting them. I want to do the ones in my house, even though I rent its such an eyesore to me.

Great looking house...congrats on your purchase! But whats all that green stuff....all I have is brown in my yard! :D :roxy:

Yeah, we'll be doing a lot of HGTV and Trading Spaces tricks right away. The house is very very clean, but outdated.

BTW, 2.3 acres of brown would be pretty easy to mow! :laughing:

Are those railroad tracks that run alongside your back yard?

damn i wish i could find a house in Cali that size for that cheep...i have a one car garage 1040 sqft and it was aprasied at 175,000 a year ago (i only paid 115,000 3 1/2 years ago)....i would like to find something bigger with atleast a 2 car and maybe car access to the backyard..but its never goin to happen in this state..

Chaz, i hear ya. Living in Pomona, having property is not an option :( I really hate it here.

Garrett

Rusted - do NOT paint the cabinets! I am a natural wood fanatic, so I may be a bit biased :p


Keep that wood if you can deal with it, maybe sand and lighten it up some if you want...

Very cool, and congrats. I wish I could get a house like that. But here I could never afford it. I got a nice place now, and am thankful for that. But it amazes me what you can get there for $200k compared to here. If it wasn't for my whole life being here and everything I know, I would seriously considering moving! Anyhow, again, congrats. It looks great and I am sure you guys will be very happy there! :)

Originally posted by ChevyCaGal
Very cool, and congrats. I wish I could get a house like that. But here I could never afford it. I got a nice place now, and am thankful for that. But it amazes me what you can get there for $200k compared to here. If it wasn't for my whole life being here and everything I know, I would seriously considering moving! Anyhow, again, congrats. It looks great and I am sure you guys will be very happy there! :)

it is all relative - cost of living is less here, so is what you get paid for the same job out where you live in CA...

hrm... 2.3 acres is fine, wooden kitchen too, but dont try to hide it man... WHERES THE GARAGE(S)????

Originally posted by hoehand
Are those railroad tracks that run alongside your back yard?

Yes, it's an active railroad bed. There was a train there when we first looked. Not a huge issue for me, because I grew up by them, but it does require a fence for my kids.

Originally posted by embro
hrm... 2.3 acres is fine, wooden kitchen too, but dont try to hide it man... WHERES THE GARAGE(S)????

Gotta keep reading, I don't have a garage per se...

One of the things about TN is, a lot of the garages are in the basement of the house. That's what we've got, and I couldn't even work on my lifted Tacoma in there, much less my (someday....sigh) 38" tired SAS Toyota. OTOH, the price is so low, that a pole barn is definitely in my future. Honestly, I'll be able to swing a truck fab no problem with what I've got.

The reason I asked, is that that property is a better investment than you think. If that is a mainline, and there is a derailment you can be generously reimbursed for your inconvenience(they happen more often than you think, injuries are fairly rare though). And as far as I am concerned, the sound of trains is beautiful to me. Sounds like a slot machine spitting out coins.

Gawd Damn Rob! Awesome spread you summbiatch. :)

Oh for the love of gawd if something like that was for sale here in NorCal, it would get multiple offer OVER ask, taking it to over 2 million probably. :shaking:

Congratulations dude! :bounce2:

Originally posted by DRM
Rusted - do NOT paint the cabinets! I am a natural wood fanatic, so I may be a bit biased :p


Keep that wood if you can deal with it, maybe sand and lighten it up some if you want...

That's probably exactly what we'll do. The woodwork just needs to be updated cosmetically. I could care less, but someday we may want to do it. It's 80s dark, but it's in good condition.

The previous owner was a retired Deputy Sheriff (Mustard Dog?), one of his sons was a Vietnam Vet in the Army, and the other, from the picture in the hall, was a Naval Chief Corpsman (Usmcdoc!), with a SouthEast Asia ribbon. This family re-modeled and maintained this house with military precision.

Originally posted by hoehand
The reason I asked, is that that property is a better investment than you think. If that is a mainline, and there is a derailment you can be generously reimbursed for your inconvenience(they happen more often than you think, injuries are fairly rare though). And as far as I am concerned, the sound of trains is beautiful to me. Sounds like a slot machine spitting out coins.

The benefit for me is, I like the RR, and you don't notice the noise. Besides it's 300' from the house with trees in the way. But consider this; other people are turned off, and that drives prices down. As far as resale, well that's the future, if the property is solid, I'm not worried.

Rob - consider leaded glass inserts to "open up" and lighten up the wood cabinets... a nice option to make the place look "classy".


I like wood - but wood panneling of the 70's kind has GOT TO GO :eek: :p

Originally posted by DRM
Rob - consider leaded glass inserts to "open up" and lighten up the wood cabinets... a nice option to make the place look "classy".


I like wood - but wood panneling of the 70's kind has GOT TO GO :eek: :p

Like that? Check out the living room, man those drapes are chic.....:laughing:

We got all the 70s stuff, I'm not joking, a 'Disco Ball' in the bathroom....:confused: Glass grape clusters, fake plants, gaudy wallpaper. It was 'Grandma's' house fo sho.

Originally posted by DRM
I like wood

Naw... too easy.... :p ;) :D

Originally posted by DRM


it is all relative - cost of living is less here, so is what you get paid for the same job out where you live in CA...



Unfortunatly I have found that this is the case to some degree but, it is not entirely true for most employers here. Take my company for instance. They do make a geographic pay differential for hourly employess but the cost differential between here and home office is approx 25% where as the cost of living differential is actually around 41%. This only applies if you are hourly, if your a salaried schmuck like me there is no pay differential for geographic location..... love it or leave it.


While this varies from company to company after doing some research I have found that the pay differentials in most companies do not fully make up for the cost of living.


Just a little FYI about the joys of living in CA.... back to your regularly scheduled program.

Congrats Rob :D

:usa:

Great find Rob. Congrats.

:beer:

I just got 2.22 acres, and that 0.07 acres looks pretty big! :D

Do you have much of a front yard?

Nice place. I have about 3 acres in "yard", another 4+ in pasture. I would recommend either a REALLY top-knotch rider with a 54-60 inch cut, preferably commercial. OR, a small tractor with a 60" finish mower (belly or pull-behind).


TEX

Originally posted by ChevyCaGal


Naw... too easy.... :p ;) :D


Awwwww, come awwnnnn Steph, give it your best shot. :D :D :D

good stuff Rob,congrats!

looks like you could use a couple:bender:'s in the backyard for all the grass!

Congrats, i hate you too!

PM Big Nate. Lawns are his biz!!

That's a nice spread you got there! Congrats! Oh.... and save that Honey Bottle! They make great hand held bongs!!! :D

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=1485592

http://www.bongsandpipes.willybanjo.com/picture_gallery/images/teddy.jpg

Originally posted by Oxjockey
:beer:

I just got 2.22 acres, and that 0.07 acres looks pretty big! :D

Do you have much of a front yard?

Yeah it's huge, and worst-case scenario, I'm mowing that front 1 acre with a pusher! :eek: I'm not afraid of hard work, I'm afraid of losing 4 hours of my life every 2 weeks this summer.

I need good used lawn equipment, fast.

Originally posted by TEX
Nice place. I have about 3 acres in "yard", another 4+ in pasture. I would recommend either a REALLY top-knotch rider with a 54-60 inch cut, preferably commercial. OR, a small tractor with a 60" finish mower (belly or pull-behind).


TEX

That's my next concern, cause we got the fridge nailed. My mom is like "Go down to Sears" :rolleyes: I'm trying to explain to her, Mom, a 48" cut is barely going to cut it, unless you go 35 mph. With all the trees I need one of those professional riding ones, oh no the cost.

Originally posted by Roxywheels
Just paint the kitchen cabinets! You'd be amazed at what a difference a paint job and new hardware can make. (I watch too much Trading Spaces! LOL) I've found a lot of good info on how to clean the cabinets before painting them. I want to do the ones in my house, even though I rent its such an eyesore to me.

Great looking house...congrats on your purchase! But whats all that green stuff....all I have is brown in my yard! :D :roxy:

ahh... yes....

Trading spaces... the only show that I know of, people sign up for to have their "rainbow" designers fuck up their homes. :laughing:

I watch it once and a while for the shock factor in the end mostly.

btw - also heard that most of the "construction" they do is crappy, and doesn't hold up to time. ;)

Originally posted by rusted


Yeah it's huge, and worst-case scenario, I'm mowing that front 1 acre with a pusher! :eek: I'm not afraid of hard work, I'm afraid of losing 4 hours of my life every 2 weeks this summer.

I need good used lawn equipment, fast.

Our seller's had TWO Sears jobbers, and they'd both ride them to get it done faster. We put them in the contract and got them both. :D

Our front yard is big, which is nice, but probably won't be used nearly as much as the rear.

Originally posted by rusted




I need good used lawn equipment, fast.

Call around to the local mower/power eqiup places, see what used commercial stuff they have.


Andy

Originally posted by SanDiegoCJ



Awwwww, come awwnnnn Steph, give it your best shot. :D :D :D

I and others have been poking at Steph for months. No response from her, now she chimes in with a dirty joke against DRM. What a little rascal she is! :evil:

We got that same kind of cabinetry in our place, and my wife scrubbed it with a lot of Mr. Clean or pinesol, can't remember which. It lightened up nicely. Word of advice, get as much done as possible BEFORE you move in. I am forever indebted to a couple of my buddies, but it was worth it. A makeover and some floors make a HUGE impact. Looks like a great place, Congratulations!

Originally posted by DRM

I like wood - but the 70's were hard on me. :eek: :p

ooookaaayy..... take this shiat to www.gay.com

:flipoff2:

Here is a list of the Police Calls for the Rough and Tumble Bradley County sheriffs department, of which Cleveland TN is part of. I hope Rob and his family feel safe in this crime forsaken area :flipoff2:

Sheriff's report for Bradley County

Friday, April 25, 2003 --- For the past 24 hours. Dan Gilley, Sheriff

Hendricks lane, lady accused ex-husband who is living with her of having an affair, causes a disturbance, no assault.
Ladds Spring Road, man states he had a dispute with his daughter for bringing her son home to late. Man was arrested for assault.
Washboard Road, lady reports a 2 seat go-cart stolen from her yard. later she called in to say it had been returned.
Strawberry Lane, lady brings her two children to a head start organization and says he doesn't want them back. Detective Chris Watson is investigating the incident along with Detective Carl Maskew.
Lead Mine Road, two men living together in a dispute over unknown matters.
Sandidge Road, Man arrested for assault and domestic violence after grabbing his wife while she was trying to call 911.
Georgetown Road, man in white Mustang pumps $10 in gas and leaves without paying.
Skylar Drive, two brothers in a dispute, one left shortly thereafter for Michigan. case closed by Lt. W.G. Campbell.
Lake Circle Drive, man finds his lawn mower that had been stolen for sale at a local appliance store on Wildwood Ave. Investigators will find the person responsible.

Originally posted by Travis Waldher


ahh... yes....

Trading spaces... the only show that I know of, people sign up for to have their "rainbow" designers fuck up their homes. :laughing:

I watch it once and a while for the shock factor in the end mostly.

btw - also heard that most of the "construction" they do is crappy, and doesn't hold up to time. ;)

Stop it Travis!! You're spoiling it for me! :flipoff2: :roxy:

Originally posted by Roxywheels


Stop it Travis!! You're spoiling it for me! :flipoff2: :roxy:

What.. you don't remember the "man's room" episode? The basement they made over? The guys one instruction was "don't touch the ceiling" What did they do? hehehehehe

Originally posted by Travis Waldher


What.. you don't remember the "man's room" episode? The basement they made over? The guys one instruction was "don't touch the ceiling" What did they do? hehehehehe

Did you see the one where the chick outwardly hates brown and gets poop brown walls? She flipped.

Originally posted by Travis Waldher


What.. you don't remember the "man's room" episode? The basement they made over? The guys one instruction was "don't touch the ceiling" What did they do? hehehehehe

the fat lady also told them not to touch the fireplace! They didn't really *touch* it...they just covered it up. She cried :rolleyes: The room looked nice, but I bet you they tore it all down as soon as everyone left and her husband is still saying *I told you so* :laughing: :roxy:

Originally posted by rusted


That's my next concern, cause we got the fridge nailed. My mom is like "Go down to Sears" :rolleyes: I'm trying to explain to her, Mom, a 48" cut is barely going to cut it, unless you go 35 mph. With all the trees I need one of those professional riding ones, oh no the cost.

Figure on about an hour per acre for 60" cut, so about 20% longer for a 48" cut. And the Craftsman mowers are pretty good for a smaller yard, but you really need something like a top-line John Deere, Kubota, etc. Figure that if a 3-cylinder diesel engine is an option, that's a heavy-duty enough rider :)

$ for $ it's hard to be buying a small used tractor & adding a quality finish mower. Those little 750 JD's & such really hold their value, so you're not going to STEAL one. But, you can probably get one used for about the price of a new quality rider, and then you have something that can also be used to blade your driveway, etc. Commercial mowers are too pricey new IMO, and used, well you could just end up with one that's used UP. Gotta be careful there.



TEX

Originally posted by TEX


Figure on about an hour per acre for 60" cut, so about 20% longer for a 48" cut. And the Craftsman mowers are pretty good for a smaller yard, but you really need something like a top-line John Deere, Kubota, etc. Figure that if a 3-cylinder diesel engine is an option, that's a heavy-duty enough rider :)


You know, you could have a rock garden, instead. That would cover a few hundred square feet. :D

Buddy dropped by Saturday with a 60" Deere commercial zero turn mower - knocked out my 3 acres in under 2 hours easy.... Then again, for the $10k that thing costs, I could pay someone to cut it for a couple of years :eek:

Lately, the wife and I both have been working on getting it done. She tries to have the large field part done Friday afternoon with the diesel Ford and 59" Woods finishing mower, and when I get home I start up with the 48" Ransomes walk-behind (remember my $35 mower last year?). I generally only weed-eat once every 2 cuts though.

Doing it like this - we can knock out the yard in about 3 hours combined work time for both of us :)

I actually brush-hog most of my "yard" except for right around the house. Wifey usually cuts that with our 42" rider. I just set the brush-hog as low as I can w/o it dragging, then set it higher for the fields in back. Was using a 60" belly mower, but had trouble with it eating up belts. Spent about $300 getting it all aligned & it worked fine for awhile, then back to eating belts. Got to where I could only cut about twice per belt, and at $60 each (and an hour to replace), I got really tired of that. The brush-hog does "okay". It cuts pretty neatly, but I have to leave it a little longer than I would be able to with a finish mower.


TEX

Originally posted by TEX
I actually brush-hog most of my "yard" except for right around the house. Wifey usually cuts that with our 42" rider. I just set the brush-hog as low as I can w/o it dragging, then set it higher for the fields in back. Was using a 60" belly mower, but had trouble with it eating up belts. Spent about $300 getting it all aligned & it worked fine for awhile, then back to eating belts. Got to where I could only cut about twice per belt, and at $60 each (and an hour to replace), I got really tired of that. The brush-hog does "okay". It cuts pretty neatly, but I have to leave it a little longer than I would be able to with a finish mower.


TEX

I got a line on a '52 Ford 8N with a 60" JD brush hog on it for $2500. I think I'm going to jump on it, and that and a push mower are going to have to 'cut it' (yuk yuk) for now. :D

I just looked at the John Deere webpage. I'm still a little shakey and traumatized....:eek:

Here's that '52:

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/trailrig/tractor.jpg

That's a pretty good price if everything works well. The 5' JD brushhog goes for about a grand new (I saved a couple hundred & bought a Bushog brand). You can always trade that for a 5' Woods mower, or something similar if you're not happy with the results.

TEX

Originally posted by Roxywheels


the fat lady also told them not to touch the fireplace! They didn't really *touch* it...they just covered it up. She cried :rolleyes: The room looked nice, but I bet you they tore it all down as soon as everyone left and her husband is still saying *I told you so* :laughing: :roxy:

I seriously doubt ANY husband would say "I told you so" to an emotionally scarred wife that wanted those people to come in and do that. LOL

That's just asking for an ass kicking. (or permanent life in a dog house)

But anyway... now that oxjockey replied... I wonder how many on here watch that show. My Sunday morning:

Tradeing Spaces
While You were Out
Junkyard Wars

Originally posted by Roxywheels


the fat lady also told them not to touch the fireplace! They didn't really *touch* it...they just covered it up. She cried :rolleyes: The room looked nice, but I bet you they tore it all down as soon as everyone left and her husband is still saying *I told you so* :laughing: :roxy:

What about the on where they put astroturf and gravel on the bedroom floor and made an astroturf bedspread? :eek: Or the straw on the walls. :eek:


I've got to agree with David about painting the cupboard doors. Maybe lighten then up or something(but not too light, that bleached look is out).