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last year

So I haven't figured out how to tell Redfin my price point, and it simply ignores what I say about location (maybe because I always look at whatever they send me anyway, even after I tell them no).

I had to laugh at this one they just sent me. Do you think the vines are structural? Love the sign too.

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jmck_nc
last year
That is hilarious!
Olychick
last year
If it were actual people making selections to send, I would think they‘d get a good laugh from this. But it’s surely computer generated, so I wonder what words in the listing match some of your previous criteria? I did lol when I saw the pic! Even for someone searching for a fixer upper, that would be scary. Maybe someone searching for properties to hide the bodies?
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mtnrdredux_gw
Original Author
last year
Yup, and they really just now emailed that real, live listing .... to me specifically.
jojoco
last year
Maybe if it was braided?
Sueb20
last year
Cmon, Mtn, it would be a fun project for all of us.
Jilly
last year
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Ok, deep breaths. There is so much potential here.

Post it on Design Dilemma — you can get mock-ups of how Romabio, cedar brackets in the eaves, black windows, and huge mod address numbers would completely transform this house. As a bonus, numerous before and after digital renderings from Brick and Batten that will have no relation to this house, but will show how any style architecture can look like 2020’s MCM and Modern Farmhouse had a baby.

It might be possible to limewash the sign, too. Romabio can fix anything.

ETA: Not the best mock-up, but just to show how Romabio doesn’t cover like paint. It looks more natural and apparently lasts 12 lifetimes.

I also added the MCM inspired numbers. Boom! Updated. Pretend the house is limewashed and some Yuccas planted in a rock yard:

If that’s not doing it for you, here is the only other exterior update option:

[Only people who read that board will understand this.] 😁
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Springroz
last year
Some fake spring flowers would really liven it up!!
Olychick
last year
In all seriousness, why wouldn't the real estate listing agent insist that this be cleaned up before listing? If I were listing it and there was a reason the owner couldn't get it cleaned up, I'd spend $500 of my own money to have the vines removed and the leaves cleaned up at least. It would be worth $500 for the chance it actually might help it sell.
bpath
last year
Oly, the vines might be the only thing holding the house up.
mtnrdredux_gw
Original Author
last year
Oly, I am sure it is a teardown.
mtnrdredux_gw
Original Author
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It's a quick swim to the airport....
Olychick
last year
A tear down? Really? Someone surely will love the challenge. That close to the airport, I can't imagine the land is desirable for a nicer home.
mtnrdredux_gw
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last year
https://www.redfin.com/MA/Boston/172-Cowper-St-02128/home/9110867?utm_source=myredfin&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=recommendations_update&riftinfo=ZXY9ZW1haWwmbD01MDM0NTM2NyZwPWxpc3RpbmdfdXBkYXRlc19yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbnMmYT1jbGljayZzPXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9ucyZ0PWltYWdlJmVtYWlsX2lkPTUwMzQ1MzY3XzE2NzQ2MDM4MTlfNiZ1cGRhdGVfdHlwZT0zJmxpbHJfc2NvcmU9MC4wNjM2OTk5OTc5NjE1MjExNSZsaXN0aW5nX2lkPTE2NDY2Mjc5NCZwcm9wZXJ0eV9pZD05MTEwODY3JnBvc2l0aW9uX251bWJlcj0x
Kswl
last year
Is this what Dante was talking about when he wrote ”Abandon all hope ye who enter here?”
bbstx
last year
Here’s some inspiration for you, Mtn.

I’ve been following the renovation of this house by Godson Construction on Instagram. That is a mat of vines that they are removing from the house. I think they are using ropes and a crane in this picture.
deegw
last year
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If you scroll around the street view it's not a bad neighborhood. Airport noise notwithstanding. It's not posh but the houses around it are well-kempt and the neighborhood has nice wide streets. And you can walk to a rink, park, beach and yacht club.
Olychick
last year
Does anyone choose to live next to an airport if they have any other options? I could see buying a cheap fixer upper, if that’s all I could afford, but a teardown to build a custom home? Regardless of how nice or walkable the neighborhood, the airport would make it unlivable to me
mtnrdredux_gw
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last year
I agree, Oly. I have not looked at lots but I am sure that lot is less than a similar lot in other areas of Boston. It's an awful location I'm sure.
1929Spanish-GW
last year
Okay, some points to think about😉

1. you love a project

2. you can stay between the current homes while you fix this one

3. we’re all bored and need you to have a project

😂😂😂
mtnrdredux_gw
Original Author
last year
never in a million years; i posted this for giggles
gardener123
last year
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It worked, it made me laugh! I thought for sure it was from Cheap Old Houses.

we’re all bored and need you to have a project

Hah! That one! But I think you could do better, this one is only $92K: https://www.instagram.com/p/CjAqLm-OkhS/?hl=en
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gardener123
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Here's a project it would be fun to follow— https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf7AA_4Oel_/?hl=en
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mtnrdredux_gw
Original Author
last year
Ok Gardener so that Insta sent me down a real rabbit hole looking at historic homes. I fell in love with one already demolished but oh these murals!

(scroll thru for some lovely mural pics) I must have this.

https://www.mainepreservation.org/new-blog/2018/10/30/cushman-tavern-lisbonsabattus

Then I started looking at historic homes and found two. This would be cool to redo:

https://harneyrealestate.com/listings/15-guilder-hollow-road-sheffield-ma-mls170527903-eh5028/

Love this one, needs nothing. I could see an argument for Newport because it is 1)walkable and 2)essentially halfway between NYC and our beach house.

https://newport.kensnyderhomes.com/featured-listings/rismls/mls-1322130-35_second_street_newport_ri_02840/
OutsidePlaying
last year
I think someone forgot to remove the word ’end’ in the signage, Mtn. it’s just Dead.
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Funkyart
last year
Mtn, the Newport, RI home is so charming! Sure, I'd do some updates (not loving the kitchen cabinets or closet doors) but I love the small cozy spaces, the beautiful wood doors and just the overall layout and vibe ... also love the walkability and how close it is to the water.

But can you live without a garage?
mtnrdredux_gw
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last year
I think it is charming, too. I hadn't really thought about Newport much. Of course it will be a zoo in summer but that is ok.

We would build a garage at our primary home. If we bought something like this we might, as the listing suggests, carve out a parking space from the outdoor area and move the fence.

It's interesting that house was listed last June iirc for $2.7 and it is down to $1.7. Wonder what it's worth.

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