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Dec 10, 2008 | 02:58 PM

#151

Smokin'

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Originally Posted by just another truck

Lisa, did you post pictures of the house you were looking at, or are they in you gallery?

Pat, I'm not sure how I missed this question. But let me answer it. We won't be able to buy until summer, but I have my eyes peeled. There was one place we saw out driving around and fell in love with, but they took the house back off the market. Good chance we might see it come back again come Spring.

Here are a few listings I have saved off realtor.com. These would be the types of places we'll be looking at:

606 BENNETT ST, Shellsburg, IA, 52332 - MLS ID#2804609 - Single Family Home Real Estate - REALTOR.com®

811 COUNTY HOME RD, Springville, IA, 52336 - MLS ID#2804288 - Single Family Home Real Estate - REALTOR.com®

17382 CO RD D 62, Monticello, IA, 52310 - MLS ID#2806810 - Single Family Home Real Estate - REALTOR.com®

4434 FROZEN HILL RD, Anamosa, IA, 52205 - MLS ID#2806887 - Single Family Home Real Estate - REALTOR.com®

1933 IVANHOE RD, Ely, IA, 52227 - MLS ID#2805553 - Single Family Home Real Estate - REALTOR.com®

Dec 10, 2008 | 03:10 PM

#152

Markadeck

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From: Charlotte-Fairbanks-Bflo

Wow, I sure am glad my house hunting days are a thing of the past. I had to look at the Frozen Hill Rd. one cuz the cold name got my attention. You would get tired of just one bath in a hurry IMO.

Dec 10, 2008 | 03:13 PM

#153

Smokin'

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Originally Posted by Markadeck

Wow, I sure am glad my house hunting days are a thing of the past. I had to look at the Frozen Hill Rd. one cuz the cold name got my attention. You would get tired of just one bath in a hurry IMO.

I agree. We'd definitely be adding to the house to put in another. Our purchase will be a delicate balance between location, acreage, and the size/quality/age of the house. Randy of course wants a new house, I of course want an older house that has been updated. Hopefully we can find something we will both agree on.

If we find a house that needs a bit of help, but the property and location is right, well then we'll be looking at doing a little bit of renovation.

Dec 10, 2008 | 03:22 PM

#154

DieselCamper01

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From: BLT, MN

The one in Monticello has a great garage!

Dec 10, 2008 | 03:35 PM

#155

Smokin'

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Originally Posted by DieselCamper01

The one in Monticello has a great garage!

Yeah it does. Property looks nice too. Also has a pond on the property.

Pink carpet in the house would be a goner though. lol.

Dec 10, 2008 | 03:37 PM

#156

Markadeck

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Originally Posted by Smokin'

You ought to get someone to build you a house. Someone that's a friend. Mainly because old farmhouse style houses are a nightmare to heat. I know women like a house that has character and is pushing 100 years old, but when it comes to an investment like that, you have to use your head and not your heart.

Dec 10, 2008 | 03:38 PM

#157

jdecker88

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From: Powder Springs, East TN

I would say either the Monticello or the Springville but more towards the Monticello like jay said that is one NICE garage! Avoid the Shellsburg I mean look at that POS chevy in the drive.

Dec 10, 2008 | 03:38 PM

#158

Smokin'

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Originally Posted by Markadeck

I know women like a house that has character and is pushing 100 years old, but when it comes to an investment like that, you have to use your head and not your heart.

Oh good grief...you sound like Randy.

Justin I like the Springville house too...it also has a large machine shop, with doors tall enough the stroke would fit. I'll start getting really excited in spring, and I'll drive Randy nuts because I'll want to look at properties every weekend.

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Dec 10, 2008 | 03:44 PM

#159

Markadeck

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From: Charlotte-Fairbanks-Bflo

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Originally Posted by Smokin'

You can build your own house far cheaper than any of those I saw you post. Go get 30 or 40 acres, then find out what it's gonna cost to get electric out there, and a rough idea about the price of a well and you're ready. Randy must have went to the same school as me. Or at least took common sense 101.

Dec 10, 2008 | 03:46 PM

#160

Ponyboychris

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Originally Posted by Smokin'

811 COUNTY HOME RD, Springville, IA, 52336 - MLS ID#2804288 - Single Family Home Real Estate - REALTOR.com®

17382 CO RD D 62, Monticello, IA, 52310 - MLS ID#2806810 - Single Family Home Real Estate - REALTOR.com®

These would be my 2 choices.

Dec 10, 2008 | 03:51 PM

#161

Markadeck

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Originally Posted by Ponyboychris

These would be my 2 choices.

Just the commission you pay one of those bloodsucking realtor's would pay for a pit in your custom garage. I am not real sure where realtor's go on the social ladder, but they're right down there near lawyers. Plus you could get a 8' high 18' wide garage door and still have several thousand left over. You'll never meet a carpenter that would **** on a realtor if said realtor were on fire.