Old Farmhouse Speaks to My Soul
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
United States
April 19, 2019 5:53am CST
Yesterday, my husband and I visited an old farmhouse that was built in 1900. The set-up was quite different from a standard home. There were so many rooms to see. We called it the maze house.
There was a huge room downstairs that had a fireplace and large windows that overlooked the backyard. The backyard was quite big too. There is a stream, wooded area, and a pond.
Considering this is an 8 acre lot, there is plenty of space to build a barn and have some farm animals. Also there is a great spot for us to plant a vegetable garden.
There are trees that line the front yard to keep the place private from the road. Love that too. There is plenty of space for my perennial gardens too.
Of course with a house that is older, there are some things that need to be fixed. My husband is up for the task. He is very excited about it. My brother also said he would assist with the needed renovations.
Now all we need to do is get financing. I'm calling the bank today. Wish us luck!!
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@Juliaacv (56374)
• Canada
19 Apr 19
Its great that you found a home that you both like so much.
Its so important to consider both the home as well as the yard and both of their potential, which it sounds like you've done.
I'm surprised that your banks are open today, its a statutory holiday here in Canada.
Good luck, I hope that everything goes smoothly and positively.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
19 Apr 19
There was a time when the banks were closed as well as schools. However, times have changed.
We do love this house. It has a lot of potential and speaks to us. Felt like "home."
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
21 Apr 19
I keep envisioning how I will set up each room. The broker called and said that there were 6 offers on the home already and because each was under the asking price the seller denied them. Not sure how much of that is really true though.
I believe the broker would try to get as much for the home as possible so their share of the deal would be more too.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
21 Apr 19
@ElusiveButterfly Your broker is most likely right. Our son bought a house last August and every house he looked at went above asking price or was paid for in cash. And all the houses were in the million dollar range. The only way he got his home was because the other couple couldn’t obtain a mortgage. He was preapproved, too.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
21 Apr 19
@ElusiveButterfly The broker is telling the truth. Every house our son looked at went above asking price.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
19 Apr 19
Have yet to reach them. I think they may have closed early.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
20 Apr 19
@LadyDuck they actually called me back yesterday. I have an appointment on Wednesday!
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@LadyDuck (502729)
• Italy
20 Apr 19
@ElusiveButterfly May be they closed earlier for Easter holidays.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
21 Apr 19
I will better know on Wednesday if we even stand a chance on getting financing.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
21 Apr 19
@ElusiveButterfly I hope you can.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
22 Apr 19
I'll find out more on Wednesday. Have an appointment with a lender.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
22 Apr 19
Oh my, that sounds like a wonderful place to live. I hope you guys can get it and then love it.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
22 Apr 19
We love it already! I really hope we can get financing.!!
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
22 Apr 19
@Courtlynn I have envisioned how I will change the place to suit our needs. Can't wait to do it!
@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
22 Apr 19
@ElusiveButterfly well I meant after you get it and fix it up, and put your own touches on it. but yay glad you already love it
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@BarBaraPrz (51838)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
19 Apr 19
Sounds lovely. Good luck.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
19 Apr 19
what a great place for little miss to grow up in.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
19 Apr 19
I know she will love it there.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
21 Apr 19
I am so excited for you, I have my fingers crossed.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
21 Apr 19
I remain hopeful, but not trying to get my hopes way up there.
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