OT 20: rotisserie roller coaster
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I can already tell this is going to be annoying.. they want me to take the Jeep to my shop for another visual inspection to get a better estimate, then they expect my shop to order all needed parts based on that; once the parts are in and work can begin, they’ll authorize a rental car for me and I can drop the Jeep off for repairs.. dude, they’re still only doing a quick visual; they’ll very likely need to order more stuff once they’ve begun tearing it down. You gonna fight extending the rental?
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Anyways. Taking it to my shop on Friday, so wells ee what their estimate comes in at. Found a rear OEM Mopar bumper that I think will match my front bumper nicely, so I’ll talk to them then about upgrading that.
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Just to add to the absolute the housing market is right now, the in-laws got an offer of $425k on their house before even putting it on the market. This house doesn't even have central air.
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That looks like the house that Ray Finkle grew up inHuckleberry wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 8:34 am Just to add to the absolute the housing market is right now, the in-laws got an offer of $425k on their house before even putting it on the market. This house doesn't even have central air.
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandho ... 1762-53961
It has an outstanding lot, $425 gets you a 700 sqft bachelor condo most metro areas! If I were them, I'd get that posted up and see what the market brings.
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Nah, taking the $425k and running. They are in dire financial straits and have already closed on their smaller house. At $425k, they can pay off the remaining balance on their current home and just about pay off the new home. The two structures on the property are teardowns, and the pictures don't show the pond that her dad decided to do a half-assed job digging in the backyard.Tarspin wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 8:55 amThat looks like the house that Ray Finkle grew up inHuckleberry wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 8:34 am Just to add to the absolute the housing market is right now, the in-laws got an offer of $425k on their house before even putting it on the market. This house doesn't even have central air.
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandho ... 1762-53961
It has an outstanding lot, $425 gets you a 700 sqft bachelor condo most metro areas! If I were them, I'd get that posted up and see what the market brings.
And the offer waived any inspections. I think the only contingency they included was home appraisal, but apparently that isn't a big deal because they have $200k in cash.
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Ahh, the assiduous time constraint, always an important factor. How are the comparables valued in that area? Is 425k typical?Huckleberry wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 9:22 amNah, taking the $425k and running. They are in dire financial straits and have already closed on their smaller house. At $425k, they can pay off the remaining balance on their current home and just about pay off the new home. The two structures on the property are teardowns, and the pictures don't show the pond that her dad decided to do a half-assed job digging in the backyard.
And the offer waived any inspections. I think the only contingency they included was home appraisal, but apparently that isn't a big deal because they have $200k in cash.
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Tarspin wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 8:55 amThat looks like the house that Ray Finkle grew up inHuckleberry wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 8:34 am Just to add to the absolute the housing market is right now, the in-laws got an offer of $425k on their house before even putting it on the market. This house doesn't even have central air.
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandho ... 1762-53961
It has an outstanding lot, $425 gets you a 700 sqft bachelor condo most metro areas! If I were them, I'd get that posted up and see what the market brings.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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and good for them. Taking advantage of this market as a seller like this is winning.Huckleberry wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 9:22 amNah, taking the $425k and running. They are in dire financial straits and have already closed on their smaller house. At $425k, they can pay off the remaining balance on their current home and just about pay off the new home. The two structures on the property are teardowns, and the pictures don't show the pond that her dad decided to do a half-assed job digging in the backyard.
And the offer waived any inspections. I think the only contingency they included was home appraisal, but apparently that isn't a big deal because they have $200k in cash.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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The area has exploded. Had they maintained and updated the property over the last 30 years, they could have easily fetched $600k+ right now. However, this house is a dump, and the last comparable property was in the same range. That property actually had 8 offers on it, but 7 of them were pulled when everyone realized that the house was incorrectly marked as having central air.Tarspin wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 9:51 amAhh, the assiduous time constraint, always an important factor. How are the comparables valued in that area? Is 425k typical?Huckleberry wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 9:22 am
Nah, taking the $425k and running. They are in dire financial straits and have already closed on their smaller house. At $425k, they can pay off the remaining balance on their current home and just about pay off the new home. The two structures on the property are teardowns, and the pictures don't show the pond that her dad decided to do a half-assed job digging in the backyard.
And the offer waived any inspections. I think the only contingency they included was home appraisal, but apparently that isn't a big deal because they have $200k in cash.
Their saving grace is that the house got roped into a very desirable school district. Otherwise, it is just another trash house on the side of a very busy road.
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Damn, it's cloudy today. This hasn't happened in over a month. SAD!
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So, it's probably $10k to add minisplit AC/heatpumps to that house and it's more efficient and works just as well as central air. Incredible how uneducated people are STILL in this housing market. People will offer $25k+ over ask but pass on a house that requires a $10k upgrade.Huckleberry wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 10:45 amThe area has exploded. Had they maintained and updated the property over the last 30 years, they could have easily fetched $600k+ right now. However, this house is a dump, and the last comparable property was in the same range. That property actually had 8 offers on it, but 7 of them were pulled when everyone realized that the house was incorrectly marked as having central air.
Their saving grace is that the house got roped into a very desirable school district. Otherwise, it is just another trash house on the side of a very busy road.
Even in this "seller's market" it's incredible how picky buyers can be. It wasn't easy selling our house last fall, yet everyone was by the ZOMG SELLER'S MARKET Bitches were whining that the stairs to the basement hadn't been painted. FFS
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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We're on our 4th day in a row of full sun. Supposed to break 60 today!troyguitar wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 10:52 am Damn, it's cloudy today. This hasn't happened in over a month. SAD!
You're still winning.
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Be my neighbor! $1.6M for a shack on Lake MI.
Be my neighbor! $1.6M for a shack on Lake MI.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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We're looking at $15-20k installed if we want to put in a good (multi-zone, multi-stage, variable fan speed) central AC system for ~1200 sq ft. Up there you need a good heat pump too lest you end up with $400 electric bills in the winter.Detroit wrote:So, it's probably $10k to add minisplit AC/heatpumps to that house and it's more efficient and works just as well as central air. Incredible how uneducated people are STILL in this housing market. People will offer $25k+ over ask but pass on a house that requires a $10k upgrade.Huckleberry wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 10:45 am The area has exploded. Had they maintained and updated the property over the last 30 years, they could have easily fetched $600k+ right now. However, this house is a dump, and the last comparable property was in the same range. That property actually had 8 offers on it, but 7 of them were pulled when everyone realized that the house was incorrectly marked as having central air.
Their saving grace is that the house got roped into a very desirable school district. Otherwise, it is just another trash house on the side of a very busy road.
Even in this "seller's market" it's incredible how picky buyers can be. It wasn't easy selling our house last fall, yet everyone was by the ZOMG SELLER'S MARKET Bitches were whining that the stairs to the basement hadn't been painted. FFS
Everything is expensive now. Inflation is zero!
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Have you looked into minisplits? They might be much more cost effective for you.troyguitar wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 11:02 amWe're looking at $15-20k installed if we want to put in a good (multi-zone, multi-stage, variable fan speed) central AC system for ~1200 sq ft. Up there you need a good heat pump too lest you end up with $400 electric bills in the winter.Detroit wrote: So, it's probably $10k to add minisplit AC/heatpumps to that house and it's more efficient and works just as well as central air. Incredible how uneducated people are STILL in this housing market. People will offer $25k+ over ask but pass on a house that requires a $10k upgrade.
Even in this "seller's market" it's incredible how picky buyers can be. It wasn't easy selling our house last fall, yet everyone was by the ZOMG SELLER'S MARKET Bitches were whining that the stairs to the basement hadn't been painted. FFS
Everything is expensive now. Inflation is zero!
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Not really. We're not going to do anything anytime soon, our rental-spec system is OK for now. Kitchen remodel will be the number one project.Detroit wrote:Have you looked into minisplits? They might be much more cost effective for you.troyguitar wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 11:02 am We're looking at $15-20k installed if we want to put in a good (multi-zone, multi-stage, variable fan speed) central AC system for ~1200 sq ft. Up there you need a good heat pump too lest you end up with $400 electric bills in the winter.
Everything is expensive now. Inflation is zero!
I don't expect being interested in minisplits with a house of multiple small rooms with already minimal wall space (and concrete walls), plus forced air ducts already in place.
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Oh, you already have ducts in place...minisplits don't make sense. I thought you were starting without ducting.troyguitar wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 11:17 amNot really. We're not going to do anything anytime soon, our rental-spec system is OK for now. Kitchen remodel will be the number one project.Detroit wrote: Have you looked into minisplits? They might be much more cost effective for you.
I don't expect being interested in minisplits with a house of multiple small rooms with already minimal wall space (and concrete walls), plus forced air ducts already in place.
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I agree, and the minisplits also allow for easily zoning the house.Detroit wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 10:55 amSo, it's probably $10k to add minisplit AC/heatpumps to that house and it's more efficient and works just as well as central air. Incredible how uneducated people are STILL in this housing market. People will offer $25k+ over ask but pass on a house that requires a $10k upgrade.Huckleberry wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 10:45 am
The area has exploded. Had they maintained and updated the property over the last 30 years, they could have easily fetched $600k+ right now. However, this house is a dump, and the last comparable property was in the same range. That property actually had 8 offers on it, but 7 of them were pulled when everyone realized that the house was incorrectly marked as having central air.
Their saving grace is that the house got roped into a very desirable school district. Otherwise, it is just another trash house on the side of a very busy road.
Even in this "seller's market" it's incredible how picky buyers can be. It wasn't easy selling our house last fall, yet everyone was by the ZOMG SELLER'S MARKET Bitches were whining that the stairs to the basement hadn't been painted. FFS
And the nitpicky HGTV bullshit is ridiculous. Her mom was pulling that crap when she was looking at houses like, "Oh, the cabinets are outdated," and, "I don't like this wall color."
Meanwhile, her kitchen has recessed light fixtures hanging out of the ceiling by their wiring and paint peeling off the bathroom ceiling due to exhaust fan that they bought in 1994 still sitting in the box.
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Detroit wrote:Oh, you already have ducts in place...minisplits don't make sense. I thought you were starting without ducting.troyguitar wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 11:17 am Not really. We're not going to do anything anytime soon, our rental-spec system is OK for now. Kitchen remodel will be the number one project.
I don't expect being interested in minisplits with a house of multiple small rooms with already minimal wall space (and concrete walls), plus forced air ducts already in place.
We have a 2015 rental-spec forced air system. It works but is not particularly efficient or adjustable/comfortable. Single-stage, zone, and speed = the AC is either on flat out or off. You basically bounce between feeling hot and cold depending on whether it's cooling.
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Minisplits are amazing, and if the house doesn't have ducting, an ideal solution for zoning and efficiency for sure.Huckleberry wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 11:23 amI agree, and the minisplits also allow for easily zoning the house.Detroit wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 10:55 am
So, it's probably $10k to add minisplit AC/heatpumps to that house and it's more efficient and works just as well as central air. Incredible how uneducated people are STILL in this housing market. People will offer $25k+ over ask but pass on a house that requires a $10k upgrade.
Even in this "seller's market" it's incredible how picky buyers can be. It wasn't easy selling our house last fall, yet everyone was by the ZOMG SELLER'S MARKET Bitches were whining that the stairs to the basement hadn't been painted. FFS
And the nitpicky HGTV bullshit is ridiculous. Her mom was pulling that crap when she was looking at houses like, "Oh, the cabinets are outdated," and, "I don't like this wall color."
Meanwhile, her kitchen has recessed light fixtures hanging out of the ceiling by their wiring and paint peeling off the bathroom ceiling due to exhaust fan that they bought in 1994 still sitting in the box.
HGTV stuff is ridiculous. When we were in week 3 of our house being listed, we had our realtor give us all the feedback from the 20+ showings we had. It was all dumb garbage. Almost entirely painting, so we took a weekend and addressed every simple painting thing, and the house sold the next week. People are idiots.
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Our house had a rental spec AC unit added at some point 15ish years ago. I found the paperwork for it in a closet, and the efficiency sticker has the arrow off the scale for inefficiency. Awesome...can't wait to see our energy bills when running the AC. We're also single-stage/zone/speed. Winter is nice because our gas stove manages to heat the entire house. Concrete is a really nice insulator...once it reaches temp.troyguitar wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 11:26 amDetroit wrote: Oh, you already have ducts in place...minisplits don't make sense. I thought you were starting without ducting.
We have a 2015 rental-spec forced air system. It works but is not particularly efficient or adjustable/comfortable. Single-stage, zone, and speed = the AC is either on flat out or off. You basically bounce between feeling hot and cold depending on whether it's cooling.
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Wowza.
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You'll be fine with that up there. Here with AC running 11 months a year I'm thinking it'll probably be worth upgrading fairly early for the efficiency reasons alone, adding comfort would be a bonus. It would probably take ~10 years to break evenDetroit wrote:Our house had a rental spec AC unit added at some point 15ish years ago. I found the paperwork for it in a closet, and the efficiency sticker has the arrow off the scale for inefficiency. Awesome...can't wait to see our energy bills when running the AC. We're also single-stage/zone/speed. Winter is nice because our gas stove manages to heat the entire house. Concrete is a really nice insulator...once it reaches temp.troyguitar wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 11:26 am
We have a 2015 rental-spec forced air system. It works but is not particularly efficient or adjustable/comfortable. Single-stage, zone, and speed = the AC is either on flat out or off. You basically bounce between feeling hot and cold depending on whether it's cooling.
Same thing with solar. It'd be worth it eventually but not if we end up getting a different/bigger house in 5 years.