TPLGT Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 difference in tax of $600 is negligible. i wouldnt even consider it a factor. taxes are dirt cheap on both. Bingo! $600 is chump change in taxes....cheap taxes, BTW...it would be 3x that here....#1....that place is sweet! Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTGT Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 If you do not mind me asking, what are the asking prices on both houses. Square footage? Acreage? That would help my decision. What I do know is that in the Northern Va area they would be 500,000+ I need to move to denver Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Anyone? Yes, you should move to Denver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enthusiast Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 If you do not mind me asking, what are the asking prices on both houses. Square footage? Acreage? That would help my decision. What I do know is that in the Northern Va area they would be 500,000+ I need to move to denver If you click on both of the links from the first post you would see how much they are. 399K and 369K. My mod list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I would definitely go for house number 2.... Bigger and it's not that old at all, repairs will be minimum if any along the years... Every time I see this I feel disgusted, the same house size and quality here would cost over 1M.... Oh my.... Good luck deciding pal. And make sure you update the thread with pics after you move in... Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryq89 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Slight thread hijack: What's the assessed value of the place? Seems like anything in this area with an assessed value of 300k or more is near or above 10k a year for local and state taxes. Are we really getting bent over that much on taxes?? the house was valued at $605.000 at the time of purchase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enthusiast Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 You guys are more than welcome to come out and buy up the houses out here. It will make mine go up in value. My mod list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 CollegeMT=moneybags. LOL Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collegemt Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 So I made a offer on house number 2. List price is: 399k. I offered 385k and was going to have them cover closing costs. I was willing to pay the $7k earnest money and was willing to do a 2 week close since the house is vacant and they ahve moved to the east coast. They countered my offer with: 399k and they would cover the closing costs. I refused their offer and let them know my first offer is the best i will do. I actually wanted to offer 375-380k, but my realtor persuaded me otherwise. So unless they take my 1st offer in the nest couple of days and I am going to move on. I will be looking at a few more houses this weekend, if nothing else catches my eye I will make a offer on the 1t house. Thanks for all the input guys, Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Good for you. This is not 2006. The sellers will call you back, when they do offer them less. Screw them. This is not the best economic time 2b selling. Some people have serious balls! Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbssubaru Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 i would definitely check out real estate owned foreclosed homes in your area first , you can get a great deal on one of those house 2 looks nicer outside, house 1 nicer inside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTGT Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 If you click on both of the links from the first post you would see how much they are. 399K and 369K. Whoops I should have clicked on the links. Yes, I should move to Denver, I simply love snowboarding. Good luch negotiating on house 2, it is awesome. What do you and your wife do for a living if u dont mind me asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGuava Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Adam, You're doing yourself good by your willingness to move on. It was hard for me to convince my wife to move on from houses as she kept getting attached to em'. I wish I waited until now to buy a house, only b/c we can get a lot more house then 1 year ago (today actually). House 2 does look awesome though Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 i'm late to the party...i actually like house 1 more, but house 2 does have better location but both are pretty nice, congrats to you, being a homeowner soon ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I'd go with house 2 if nothing other than I hate garages that are 90 degrees to the driveway like house 1. But house 2 looks better overall anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSRBIKER Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 House #2, the value of privacy and a cul de sac is worth it especially with kids. Factor in the nice yard, great deck and that great room. Do the updates after you moved in for awhile if they are needed, great looking house....Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkl303 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 House 2 because of the bigger garage...but depending where each of the houses are I would be swayed by that as well say if one is in Parker v. Littleton I would chose Littleton cuz its closer to the city w/ probably better local restaurants etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enthusiast Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Congrats Adam! My mod list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collegemt Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 Our counter offer was accepted on house number 2. I had to come up in my price 5k but I think it is worth it. We will close on the house April 28th. I can't wait to move in and start using the garage and everything else. Thanks again, Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyWilly Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 sweet, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtang Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 congrats... its in a nice neighborhood too... highlands ranch is definately better than that 80016 middle of nowhere aurora place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieBlkOut Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I am looking for houses in that same area. Nothing close to that nice though! Nice job my man! We are going to have to have our own Highlands Ranch LGT members get togethers! There is at least 4 of us now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtang Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 ^ lol but yet i never see any of u guys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Conrats man! Wife and I have been looking for our first house for well over a year and we currently have an offer in on a nice waterfront property (lake, not ocean unfortunately). Looks like $350k-ish goes a lot further in CO than it does in MA! :jealous: The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLo Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 House #2 is far better IMO (cul-de-sac, etc) + I like working on stuff. Those 3-car arages are to die for! Man. I gotta get TF outta NYC. My house is half that size and twice as much $$$!!! =( Anywho, anything with an HOA, run for the effin hills. In the end, I say neither. Find another house like #2 with no HOA. Heed my words... ________________________________________________ [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1980"]'05 BSM OBXT Row-your-own, W.I.P. :rolleyes:[/URL] [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1242"]'06 Shrek B # 64 - The car the wife loved to hate :( Sold...[/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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