My First House!

[Canelek]

Signed counter-offer last night, closing in April. I am particularly thrilled about this since it took me about 3 years to rebuild my credit. The place is a 1920 completely remodeled Bungalow, located just outside of downtown Portland in the Hollywood District. Fucking rad location! Close to light rail, Trader Joe's, a bunch of hipster bars and some restaurants. Totally nice neighborhood!

These are all pictures from one of the listing sites, and they really do not do the place justice. Also, there is a 1100 SF basement, partially finished (some sheetrock hung and taped).

I'll post my own photos next time I roll over there.

Woofuckinghoo!!

[Aabidano]

Neat place, congrats!

[Fairweather Pure]

Congrats. There are few things in life as satisfying as buying your own house. It appears clean, well taken care of, and modest. That is a great starter home.

Now you can pimp out your home exactly to your liking. Hot tub, tankless water heater, stainless everything, home theater, man cave, ect.

[Kluden]

grats dude, I wish I was shopping right now!

[Canelek]

Thanks!

Yeah, the basement will be a very long project that will likely start in earnest after next year's tax returns.

However, since he already started hanging rock, I can complete that rather soon. At least to make it a cleaner-looking space and lock out spiders and such. I am going to go ahead and get the measurements over to my step-dad for design ideas.

Full bathroom
Custom wet bar
Gym
Lounge area and/or theater room

Lighting design, carpeting, soffits, hanging ceiling in places, chair rails, etc... I really want it to be something impressive.

Materials alone will be quite pricey, but it should all come out much cheaper if we do most of the work ourselves (aside from installing plumbing stumps for toilet, etc.).

Saturday I'll take some photos when out with inspectors.

[miir]

Make sure you don't over-renovate and out-price the neighbourhood.

It's a cute place.
There's nothing quite like buying your first home.
Congrats!

[Kilmoll the Sexy]

Is there already a pit in the basement or are you going to have to dig your own?

[Canelek]

No, but I am still torn between fighting pit (ala Conan) or general purpose pit.

[Aabidano]

It puts the Joe Dirt in the hole!

[Bubba Grizz]

Awesome man and congratz. Also, it looks like you won't need a lawn mower really. You could cut that plot with some shears.

[Canelek]

That there is what you call a 5-minute mow, and that includes tracking down starter fluid if the damn mower just won't start right.

Also, I plan on ripping the grass out at some point and doing a little landscaping. It would be fantastic to get some saplings going, along with some decorative grasses (those that survive the winters here, that is). I will add nice sod, since the drainage looks good.

Out front is just weed-blocker and bark dust. The landscaping the previous owner did is not awfult, it is just plain. Sadly, I've got little room out front to do much to add shade. Luckily, the windows are good, so that should help keep the place from becoming an oven. Well, that is the hope... I really should not have sold my portable AC!

[Canelek]

Took some pics during the inspection today. Obviously dude still lives there!

[Winnow]

Sweet, wood floors. Basement looks like you could do something fun with as well.

[masteen]

I hear this guy is the master of basement renovations. You should give him a call.

[Boogahz]

omg, lol

at least apple juice is less painful than mtn dew when exiting the nose...

[Boogahz]

Took some pics during the inspection today. Obviously dude still lives there!

Quick, the house is about to tip over! The angle of the picture makes it look like the house is sliding down a hill

Grats on the house. Having your OWN space is going to rock

[Tyek]

congrats

[Canelek]

Took some pics during the inspection today. Obviously dude still lives there!

Quick, the house is about to tip over! The angle of the picture makes it look like the house is sliding down a hill

Grats on the house. Having your OWN space is going to rock

In Portland, all homes are built at odd angles. Think 'Mystery Spot' in Santa Cruz.

And thanks! We are writing up the repair addendum now. Looks like we need seller to buy new furnace, repair/update chimney and take care of some other minor things. Inspector said for the age of the place it is in remarkable shape!

[Chidoro]

Congrats on the purchase. Rates are really good again, great time to be a buyer.
Use it well.

[Ashur]

Congrats Leezard Bungalow! I'd go with Old Sebilis basement decor versus New Sebilis main floor.

[Canelek]

I'll consider it!

[Canelek]

Good news!

It has been confirmed that the oil fuel tank no longer is buried in the yard! This could have posed some problems, especially if it had been there, and leaking. Apparently oil tank removal had been an informal process in the state... would not wanted to have dealt with EPA!

So, that means we are on to appraisal scheduling! I think I have all of my financial documentation accounted for as well, yay!

Still on track to close by 4/7.

[Ashur]

Have you done a check for buried ancient Sebilisian Emperors or Golems yet? Also, next time you're there call out "CAMP CHECK!". There may be a group in the Kitchen you're unaware of.

[Drolgin Steingrinder]

Have you done a check for buried ancient Sebilisian Emperors or Golems yet? Also, next time you're there call out "CAMP CHECK!". There may be a group in the Kitchen you're unaware of.

Make sure to do this. It really sucks to open a kitchen cupboard to find an_Ancient_Golem there that you didn't expect.

[Canelek]

That would not be so good. Especially when I am painting over the grasshopper green.

[Canelek]

Almost there! Loan docs are at the title company and they will call later today to make closing appointment!!! Holy shit I have to get some things done! Craziness.

[Canelek]

CLOSED!

Keys on Thursday!

[Kluden]

Grats again. I just started the refinance process and its amazing how different it is from when I bought. Banks actually are looking at borrowers now it would seem.