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mrsmck
Be a big girl!
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Donna
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Re: Do you think we're crazy?
My in-laws' basement looks just like that w/the pole right in the center. They do have carpeting, but I keep bumping my head on the huge heating duct attached from the ceiling!!!!
 
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MrsR
My love.
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Re: Do you think we're crazy?
Kathy - these pics are priceless. If you have the time, patience and the money - I would totally go for it. It seems like a house you can be in for many many years...and the best part is you can make it your own!
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| Posted 8/17/05 3:43 PM |
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dm24angel
Happiness
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Donna
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Re: Do you think we're crazy?
Kathy- you already know my opinion...but I have a ?
Your NOW house looks so much bigger...but your saying the NEW house is bigger??
BUT...I think you want a new house, and Im saying GO FOR IT!!!!
Danny will be there to help Mike when ever he needs him ( just give him a beer, hes good to go....  )
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| Posted 8/17/05 3:50 PM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
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Kathy
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Re: Do you think we're crazy?
Yes actually the 70's house is MUCH bigger!! Well...that being said we DO have tenants so we only really get to use 1/2 of our house. Our total house now is 4BR, 2 bath, 2 LRs, 2 DR, garage and laundry.
The 70's house has 5 BR (all which are the same size or bigger), bigger DR, bigger LR, 2 full baths, attic, 2 car garage, shed and a HUGE HUGE basement with one side the lovely retro rec room, the other is a laundry room and the back is a HUGE shop that is 35ftx16ft! Its huge!. The kitchen is even 2 feet bigger. Everything is bigger but you wouldnt think so by looking at it.
The property where we live is .21 acre and the other house is .26 and the taxes are LOWER (go figure)!!
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| Posted 8/17/05 4:38 PM |
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dm24angel
Happiness
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Donna
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Re: Do you think we're crazy?
Posted by kelleherkm
Yes actually the 70's house is MUCH bigger!! Well...that being said we DO have tenants so we only really get to use 1/2 of our house. Our total house now is 4BR, 2 bath, 2 LRs, 2 DR, garage and laundry.
The 70's house has 5 BR (all which are the same size or bigger), bigger DR, bigger LR, 2 full baths, attic, 2 car garage, shed and a HUGE HUGE basement with one side the lovely retro rec room, the other is a laundry room and the back is a HUGE shop that is 35ftx16ft! Its huge!. The kitchen is even 2 feet bigger. Everything is bigger but you wouldnt think so by looking at it.
The property where we live is .21 acre and the other house is .26 and the taxes are LOWER (go figure)!!
THAT SAID..go for it!!!!! !
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| Posted 8/17/05 4:46 PM |
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Ambersmom
Straight up nasty
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Sharon
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Re: Do you think we're crazy?
Posted by kelleherkm
Oh wait I forgot the BEST picture...check out the bathroom - WITH THE BACK DOOR!!!!!!!!!
What's wrong with that house??? It's grooovalicious man! Far out!
How very convenient if you have guests with muddy feet
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| Posted 8/17/05 4:57 PM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
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Kathy
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Re: Do you think we're crazy?
Posted by ambersmom
Posted by kelleherkm
Oh wait I forgot the BEST picture...check out the bathroom - WITH THE BACK DOOR!!!!!!!!!
What's wrong with that house??? It's grooovalicious man! Far out!
How very convenient if you have guests with muddy feet
DH and I think it's just DY-NO-MITE!!!
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| Posted 8/17/05 5:07 PM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
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Kathy
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Re: Do you think we're crazy?
We've already started picking out furniture for the house!
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| Posted 8/17/05 5:09 PM |
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lvdolphins
My Loves!
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Re: Do you think we're crazy?
Kathy,
I love the pics. I remember my grandmothers basement looking something like that.
I say Go For It! Its still in E.Npt (which we know is a great town, I am so glad I moved back), the district is great and the new house sounds awesome! Go For It!!!
ETA: I LOVE your "New" Furniture
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| Posted 8/17/05 6:06 PM |
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MrsB
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Andrea
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Re: Do you think we're crazy?
Kathy, since it is bigger and you guys did such a great job with your house you should definitely take the plunge and do it. Do the work slowly and at your own pace and I am sure you will feel that you have made the right decision!
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| Posted 8/17/05 6:19 PM |
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Re: Do you think we're crazy?
It really does sound like a no-brainer. I say definately go for it.
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| Posted 8/17/05 6:49 PM |
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dm24angel
Happiness
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Donna
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Re: Do you think we're crazy?
Kat- I do think the new orange and green furniture clash just a little bit..sorry as a friend I have to tell you the truth 
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| Posted 8/17/05 7:24 PM |
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ThreeCats
Train Ride
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Re: Do you think we're crazy?
will you get your Aunts house for a better price (less than if it was sold on the market)? Will your house sell for more than what you paid (since you did a lot of upgrades)?
Will your morgage stay the same but you'll have a bigger home? Is your Aunts home is as nice as area within the town?
I'm sure you have answered all these questions to yourself already.
Good Luck
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| Posted 8/17/05 7:33 PM |
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Tah-wee-ZAH
Kisses
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Re: Do you think we're crazy?
Sounds good. I'd do it if I were you.
When would you need to purchase the new home? Could they wait until you sold your home first? Youo DO NOT want to do a bridge loan my SIL got stuck in a situation and has to do that... major points up front. Granted she's in Wisconsin but her mortgage payment just more than tripled... FIL had to float her some money until her first house sells, they are having difficulty.
Just keep in mind that the taxes willl be reassessed so they might not stay that low.
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| Posted 8/17/05 7:38 PM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
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Kathy
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Re: Do you think we're crazy?
Well, the purchase of the new home would not be contingent on the sale of our existing home. Luckilly wehave enough equity in our home now that we can get pre-approved for most of the mortgage and then take out a small HE loan on our house and pay that off with the proceeds from the sale of our exising house.
Supposedly the taxes are the true and current taxes.
MOney would be really tight for a few months until we closed on both houses...
We still havent made any firm decisions yet. This is so nerve wracking!
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| Posted 8/17/05 10:03 PM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
Member since 5/05 11357 total posts
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Kathy
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Re: Do you think we're crazy?
Posted by ThreeCats
Will your house sell for more than what you paid (since you did a lot of upgrades)?
Will your morgage stay the same but you'll have a bigger home? Is your Aunts home is as nice as area within the town?
I'm sure you have answered all these questions to yourself already.
Good Luck
Yes, we bought our house in 2000 and it has appreciated in value over the years. The mortgage will be lower on the new house! and the house we're considering is in the same town that we live in now - and both grew up here...plus its a dead end street!
Oh boy...
Girls thanks for your help and advice!!!
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| Posted 8/17/05 10:05 PM |
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Posted by kelleherkm
Oh wait I forgot the BEST picture...check out the bathroom - WITH THE BACK DOOR!!!!!!!!!
I know someone with a bathroom with a back door.... it is PERFECT for pool parties. They have a pool and the kids (or anyone else for that matter) do not have to go dripping wet though the house to use the Loo!
I say go for it, the extra space, no rental and property and location alone make it worth it for me! All the other stuff is cosmetic and you and your DH will do a gorgeous job in due time.
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| Posted 8/18/05 1:04 AM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
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Kathy
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Re: Do you think we're crazy?
Posted by -DonnaMarie-
Posted by kelleherkm
Oh wait I forgot the BEST picture...check out the bathroom - WITH THE BACK DOOR!!!!!!!!!
I know someone with a bathroom with a back door.... it is PERFECT for pool parties. They have a pool and the kids (or anyone else for that matter) do not have to go dripping wet though the house to use the Loo!
I say go for it, the extra space, no rental and property and location alone make it worth it for me! All the other stuff is cosmetic and you and your DH will do a gorgeous job in due time.
That's exactly what they did - they used to have a pool so they used that door into the bathroom. Now, no more pool but we still have a door in the bathroom.
I think we might do it...but we have a little more to discuss. OMG...I havent slept in days
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| Posted 8/18/05 9:21 AM |
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CookiePuss
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Re: Do you think we're crazy?
Kathy - I would go for your aunt's house. It is bigger and on a nicer street. I know it really s@cks to have to finish one house to move into another that needs a lot of updating but in the long run, it would probably be better. Your current house is gorgeous so you won't have any problem selling. You also have to love the fact that you won't have any tenants. Just think how nice the bigger house, dead end street and no tentants will be when your a mommy.
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| Posted 8/18/05 10:19 AM |
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Those pictures are great!
I understand your hesitation - there would be a lot of work ahead of you if you move. But, in the end it sounds like you'll be much happier! I say go for it!
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| Posted 8/18/05 1:26 PM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
Member since 5/05 11357 total posts
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Kathy
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Re: Do you think we're crazy?
Humm...well we got preapproved. I need a drink!!
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| Posted 8/18/05 3:32 PM |
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casey31
Mommy of 3!
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Re: Do you think we're crazy?
Kathy!
First of all, I love how you decorated your current house- it's gorgeous!
I agree, it sounds like a no brainer to move to your aunt's house-
there are so many pros- it's bigger, dead end street, less mortgage and no tenants.
The only cons are that it is a PIA to move and pack, and you have to do the cosmetic fixing up again. But, your DH is very handy and there is no "rush" to do the cosmetic stuff....
Short term, it's a pain. But long term, you'll be paying less money for a bigger home that you WILL make as beautiful as your current one.
I say, go for it and congratulations!! 
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| Posted 8/18/05 5:07 PM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
Member since 5/05 11357 total posts
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Kathy
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Re: Do you think we're crazy?
Thank you!!!
I will keep you guys updated, I think we're going to move forward with this so we'll see what happens!
I told DH I posted here (because he's having reservations too...) and he was like "Well what did they all say on LIF?" So I told him ...and well, we're going for it!
OMG....I get dizzy every time I think about that new house and how much work it needs!!
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| Posted 8/18/05 5:14 PM |
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LMFitz
life is good
Member since 5/05 2013 total posts
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L
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Re: Do you think we're crazy?
Posted by kelleherkm
Thank you!!!
I will keep you guys updated, I think we're going to move forward with this so we'll see what happens!
I told DH I posted here (because he's having reservations too...) and he was like "Well what did they all say on LIF?" So I told him ...and well, we're going for it!
OMG....I get dizzy every time I think about that new house and how much work it needs!!
Holy cow - congrats!!!  It really seems like a good decision --- even though there will be more work in the short-term...the long-term results are undeniable! Good luck - keep us posted!
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| Posted 8/19/05 8:40 AM |
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Leeners
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Eileen
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Re: Do you think we're crazy?
Posted by kelleherkm
Thank you!!!
I will keep you guys updated, I think we're going to move forward with this so we'll see what happens!
I told DH I posted here (because he's having reservations too...) and he was like "Well what did they all say on LIF?" So I told him ...and well, we're going for it!
OMG....I get dizzy every time I think about that new house and how much work it needs!!
Kathy, that's great!!!! How can you beat it - lower mortgage payments, no rental, dead end street, more room... It's a no brainer
You guys will have fun fixing up the house the way you want it too! I have to say, when I saw the picture of the basement I actually said "oh no!" I think you should keep that - you know, as a shrine to the way things were 
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