About to become a true old home owner...

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Re: About to become a true old home owner...

Postby housecrazy sarah on Mon Jan 23, 2012 7:08 pm

MrGrady wrote:Appraisal and mortgage commitment are done... looks like there shouldn't be any more obstacles! Closing is in the beginning of March. And, as a side note, packing sucks.


Yep packing sucks - but look where you get to hang your hat!!
I'm curious as to where your new house is located? That lot and surrounds are just gorgeous!
check out my crazy (but humble) house blog: http://www.house-crazy.com/
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Re: About to become a true old home owner...

Postby MrGrady on Mon Mar 12, 2012 7:36 pm

Closed last week- she's ours!! Here are a few exterior shots-

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My wife and little ones :)
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The Birdsall House- Built 1868, Queen Anne renovation 1895
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Re: About to become a true old home owner...

Postby jwesevich on Mon Mar 12, 2012 7:44 pm

Sweet house!
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Emma F. Brown House 1897
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Re: About to become a true old home owner...

Postby Don M on Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:42 am

Wow what a great house; she looks to be in good shape, congratulations. We look forward to seeing some interior shots! Nice family too! Where are you located?
1840 Limestone Farmhouse
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Re: About to become a true old home owner...

Postby James on Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:56 am

Absolutely awesome house. Looks huge, at least compared to mine. Welcome aboard, and I agree with you packing sucks. Last time I moved I swore would be the LAST time I moved.
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Re: About to become a true old home owner...

Postby MrGrady on Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:56 am

Don M wrote:Wow what a great house; she looks to be in good shape, congratulations. We look forward to seeing some interior shots! Nice family too! Where are you located?


Thanks! She's in great shape... extremely well maintained.

We are near the Poconos in Honesdale, PA.
The Birdsall House- Built 1868, Queen Anne renovation 1895
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Re: About to become a true old home owner...

Postby letty on Tue Mar 13, 2012 5:01 pm

That paint job makes me swoon - so amazing.

Congratulations!
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Re: About to become a true old home owner...

Postby CivilWarHome on Tue Mar 13, 2012 5:41 pm

Congratulations! It's a beautiful house; I just love that porch!

Can't wait to see more!
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Re: About to become a true old home owner...

Postby Infogeek on Sun Mar 18, 2012 9:03 pm

Nice house! I close in mid-April on my 1890s farm house. Can't wait..
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