When do you know your new home doesn't interest you anymore?
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4 years ago
Now 18 mos. and C$71.209K into this brainstorm. And another two-three mos. to go as the grading and building plans move like sludge through a clogged drain, i.e., municipal review.
So tomorrow we're looking instead at an existing 1960s architect-designed home on 2.75 acres 1 km north and will put in our bid on Thursday.
Tentatively confirmed financing today. Wish us well!
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4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoAfter all that build-up, the home is off the market.
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