Would you ever have two kitchens in a normal-sized house?
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Comments (9)Hey Gabro, The plant i was talking about was the one that has the plastic cover around it. I forgot to mention that the plastic cover was open on both ends. Like i mentioned in the Cacti & Succulents Forum, the plant was top heavy, and would topple over easily. Well a few days ago, it got knocked and toppled onto the cement floor, which caused it to break into 20 or so pieces. There isn't much left of it, so the only thing i could do was scoop up the stems and leaves that broke off and put them in some soil in hopes that they might root. Now, the plant is looking very much like it is destined for the dumpster soon. It wasn't holding on much before it took it's spill, and i'm not sure that it will pull thru being destroyed. Oh well like i said before, i never really liked the plant in the first place. - Pete...See Morewould you ever purchase a house without an island kitchen?
Comments (39)For those of you who question why I would be so concerned about a lack of an island in a kitchen remodel, what else would YOU think is you read the following in a magazine..." islands are now almost universal in new construction and rennovations of kitchens." ? I agree with the statement, because there is no arguing that islands are the trend and are popular. But if you don't have the room in your space, you don't...And I stick to my opinion that overcrowding the kitchen with an island that doesn't fit and ruins the work flow will work against you rather than for you in resale. I understand your concern, but also, why worry about not having something you can't fit? Make the best of what you have and do what you can. There are enough headaches in selling a house than to worry about things you can't reasonably change. I feel for you, because I hate having a house to sell, but give yourself a break on this one. About some of the other statements...I would die using a table as work space. Too low for my back and I'm under 5'4, so not sure how that would work for everyone...and I don't want chairs in my way either....See MoreHave you ever sold a house after just purchasing it?
Comments (13)@JGGM, it isn't unusual for a seller to lose money if they put their home on the market right after purchasing it especially when it is a newly built home. By right after, I mean within 12 months (typically). Builders get top dollar. Much of the extra "value" is perception by the general public that a new home comes without problems. This isn't true of course but it is the general market perception. Each market is different. You mentioned that you spoke to two agents. Contact more. There are buyers out there that are willing to purchase a new home that is only 7 months old for slightly less than what the builder offers that same home with the same upgrades because they can see what they get. Plus the home is already up and has window treatments and other items that the builder doesn't offer. Presumably the builders warranty transfers to the new buyer. You can mitigate some of your closing costs by having the buyer pay some of them. After all, the builder pushes ALL of his closing costs over to the buyer. ETA: Are there any other resales in your neighborhood now competing with the builder? If so, have any closed yet? The agents you interview should be able to point to those resales and the market. Even if there aren't any resales - you stand a good chance of selling it to someone that simply doesn't have the time to wait for one to be delivered by the builder. I am of two minds about your sale. The first thought is to stick it out to mitigate any losses. The second thought is to sell it and get out of a mistake eg: cut your losses. Only you know which will work for you over the long term,...See MoreHave you ever lived in an unusual house?
Comments (11)I think that counts, Jinx. My goodness! About two weeks before we were married, my fiancé took me to the house he wanted us to rent. Oh my goodness, it was the town's haunted house! I was 13 when we moved into town, first thing I learned was that that house was haunted, and I believed it! Though I didnt believe in ghosts, I objected heartily to living there. Fiancé, having only lived in the state for about two years, had never heard that the place was haunted. The owner arrived to let us in, and oh, my, it was beautiful. I said, Yes, but this is the haunted house! The owner said, Yes, it sure is. I've owned this place.for thirty years and keep hoping the ghost will show itself, but it never has. Maybe you'll get lucky! We signed the lease. We never saw or heard the ghost. It was a lovely place.to live. I wonder if the story is still told....See Morepalimpsest
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