Comments on: The Friday Gathering – Looking at a house edition

By: PT

PT — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 05:09:47 +0000

Good luck on the house. Thanks for the link.

By: glblguy

glblguy — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:47:32 +0000

@Nikki – Thanks, we sure will. I was calling inspectors this morning.

@plonkee – Plonkee, don’t be too sick. Wait until you read my post tomorrow!

@Sue – Thanks Sue!

By: Sue

Sue — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:32:30 +0000

Hi. Your gazelle-intensity-how-fast-is-it post was definitely in the running for editor’s pick. I was considering having three editor’s picks. Consider yourself with an honorable mention.
Thanks for the link back to your blog.

By: plonkee

plonkee — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:18:59 +0000

I think I’m going to be sick. My <700 sq ft terraced house cost me the equivalent of $200k. To be fair, I wouldn’t want to live in the countryside, but still I’m pretty sure there’s nowhere in the UK where property is that cheap. I’m not even sure there’s many places in the EU where property is that cheap.

By: Nikki W

Nikki W — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:28:50 +0000

Make sure the offer is contingent upon the house clearing an inspection(s) of your choosing – and pay for a good one. We found out that my dream house had >$50,000 worth of structural work (including an entirely new foundation needed)… fortunately before we bought it. Also check local zoning and FUTURE plans (highway moves, Indian Casinos, more) that folks may have for the area… nothing like having a new landfill going in 4 years down the road to make your dream lose it’s luster…

By: David

David — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:41:33 +0000

“My Wife And Her $39 Dollar Glasses. – Many times if it seems too good to be true, if often is.”

Except that all those other people commenting have had great experiences, so there must be something to the “cheap” glasses idea.

By: Monevator

Monevator — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 09:07:35 +0000

19 acres?! Wow, I have to admit I’m doing the Pound Sterling to Dollar conversion ($2 for £1 at the moment, roughly). You best move quick!

Only kidding, all the best with the purchase if you do go for it.

By: Shanti @ Antishay

Shanti @ Antishay — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 05:13:08 +0000

Wow – good luck with the house! Houses in Seattle aren’t even CLOSE to being that cheap unless they’re falling apart. I say – go for it!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:42:02 +0000

Sounds like a great opportunity. I hope to get away one day also.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:23:46 +0000

Best of luck with the house! Keep us posted- Lisa