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Comments (45)I'm someone who really likes to see what the outdoor space looks like -- so maybe a better (pulled away) shot of the back? I have pets who I love dearly, and sold a place as a pet owner -- but I think it's really important to minimize their impact when selling. Not just the litter box but everywhere. Some people really, really just don't like the idea of pets. My realtor actually didn't want me to leave the dog's water bowl out for fear it would turn people off (but she really didn't like dogs!). I shipped my cats off to stay with my parents because there was no way to stay on top of cat hair when showing such a small place! I'm not suggesting you go so far -- I have friends who actually sold their places w/pets in the house during showings -- but it's surprising to me how much of a turn-off it can be. Good luck!!...See MoreGetting More Feet in the Door
Comments (48)livewire: Of all the responses I've received, yours really made me think the most. Yes, our house is only 1096 sq ft. And yes, I suspect our house is overpriced. Actually, I think ALL of the houses in my neighborhood are overpriced. Like you said, this is an entry level market but a few years ago it was suddenly a "hot" neighborhood. Prices went up, some of the original owners sold, I suspect others used their homes as ATMs, taking out equity to live beyond their means. I won't lie - we did a little of that too. Then the bubble burst, the economy in our area went far, far south and some people found themselves under water. (Insert rant about short sighted economic practices here.) What we seem to be left with is a slow recovery, a glut of houses, and people desperately trying to recoup some of their money. We have more wiggle room than most and could sell for less but I think our Realtor may be reluctant to list our house at the top of the next lower tier for fear of what it might do to the other values out here. She's asked us to hang on at this price level for a little while longer. You asked me why you should buy my house instead of one with 3x the space for less money. I don't want to bash that other house; it seems nice but ... To start, that 3048 sq ft in the listing is a typo. The house actually has around 1875 sq ft of finished living space -- still significantly larger than ours. It also has a basement, which ours does not, but basements in 100+ year old houses here are usually creepy with partially dirt floors and sometimes even dirt walls. The rooms look great in the listing and I have no real reason to think they won't look good in person, other than the fact that the house sold for only $60K in January 2011. Is this a flip? And, if it is, did they use quality materials in the upgrade? I see what looks like painted paneling in one of the shots and plastic-y wallboard tile in another. Then there's the yard, the garage and the neighborhood. The lot is not only small, it exists only on the side and front. The garage is one car. The neighborhood is ok (really, almost ALL the neighborhoods in our town are good) but it is close to the commercial area and there are partially abandoned industrial areas nearby. It's still bigger though. And it looks pretty nice. And it's cheaper. So why would you want my house instead? My house is 20 years old, not almost 120. It's energy efficient. The systems are all modern - there aren't any surprises lurking like lead paint, corroded cast iron waste pipes or funky hybrid electrical wiring. My house doesn't have a basement but we do have a floored attic (with new pull down stairs) for storage. It's above the partially finished (and well insulated) two car garage that also features a new insulated garage door and wide shelves on two walls that stay with the property. Our less than two year old matching stainless kitchen appliances and high efficiency dryer also go with the property. Their fridge doesn't match and the appliances are negotiable. Where is their laundry? I hope it's not in the basement. Ours is on the main floor. Our house is smaller but even with the overabundance of doorways in the livingroom, it is well planned and lives pretty large for a small family. We don't have much wasted space and we don't have to butt our furniture up next to the entrance doors. Probably the biggest advantage is our neighborhood. It's close to shopping but entirely residential. All but three of the properties out here are single family, and those three are well-kept duplexes. The other house has a lot of multi-family units nearby, not all of them well maintained. Our neighborhood is in flux right now. We have too many homes for sale. But I don't see that as a bad thing long term. The people who are moving out are mostly empty-nesters like me. Soon this neighborhood will be younger, more vibrant and full of kids again. Which is the main reason we bought here in the first place. It is a wonderful area for raising children -- if only I could figure out how to show that in pictures. I'm not trying to be contentious, livewire. I'm really glad you asked the question. It made me think about many of the reasons I like living here. It made me realize that I won't be heart broken if I end up having to stay here a while longer. Thank you!...See MoreNeed Advice With Structural Upgrades For New Build
Comments (17)Personally I'd rethink this whole design. it's not good. The best houses orient the public rooms towards the south for the best passive solar heating and cooling The best houses are L, U, T, H, or I shaped. The best houses are only one to two rooms deep. And covered lanai, porches, garages, etc count as rooms in this case. (This house is 3 rooms x 4 rooms deep!) The best houses make sure kitchens have natural light, meaning windows so one doesn't have to have lighting 24/7 to use the kitchen. (And no, dining areas with windows 10' or more from the kitchen will not allow for natural light. Notice not a single window within the kitchen!) The best houses make sure all public rooms and bedrooms have windows on at least two walls. The best houses keep public and private spaces separate. (meaning private spaces are off in their own wing and not right off of kitchens or living rooms) The best houses do not have you walk through the work zone of the kitchen to bring laundry to the laundry room. (see how one walks from guest bedroom to laundry room. And honestly walking across family room from master isn't so great either.) The best houses do not have walk in closets too small to stand inside. The best houses have an organizing “spine” so it’s easy to determine how to get from room to room in the house and what makes sense. I will add where will you sit to eat meals as the dining room is too far from the kitchen and the cafe with the need to get to the back bedroom makes it impossible to put a table and chairs....See Morefull bath to full and half bath
Comments (4)What are you trying to accomplish by having a powder room on the second floor? Normally people squeeze in powder rooms on the first floor so that there is a bathroom for guests as well as having a toilet on the ground level. Who would be using the powder room on the second floor. If there are guest bedrooms on that floor wouldn't they need a hall bath with at least a shower?...See Morekculbers
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