Prayer Request

[greysangel]

house update....

For those of you who read my Tuesday blues, you will know that we're waiting to hear on house #3 with our offer. This place is AWESOME. It's a single family Colonial in Bayonne, 2 blocks from the light rail with 2 BR, LR, DR, kitchen basement, attic and bath. There's a beautiful back yard and a happy lil tree in the front of the house. This house is owned by a 90 year old woman who has lived there for 81 years and it ready to downsize..the place has gotten to be too much for her to stay on top of. She was talking to her neighbor a few weeks back and he *offered* to buy her place for 90K (ridiculously cheap). This guy has already suckered a lot of antique furniture off her and apparently was hoping to make some great money on this place which just on location alone will probably appraise for around 240K. So E's(90 yr old) neice who lives in FL and has acting POA calls up her friend who is my real estate agent to check the place out and see if the neighbor is being a wanker. Real estate agent is my agent ( :D ) who tells me I HAVE to see this place and make a real offer so 1)we happily buy this fantastic sweet house and 2)E doesnt lose her shirt and doesn't have to worry about running out of $$.

(deep breath)

So we saw the place, made an offer and she wanted to let the neighbor know and give him a chance to counter (he had already had an inspection and everything!). It's been a week and he said he was interested, but hasn't come back with a price.

Sooo...

neice left a msg and gave him until the end of today to come back with an offer. After that, I'm not sure if we get accepted, or if she's going to try to contact him again. But I *think* it looks promising for us.

So I need some major prayers, meditations, candles, beads and good luck charms! Please send some thoughts our way....we could really use this good news.

JeAnne

[MrsReber]

JeAnne, prayers comin' at ya! This sounds really good. I hope that jerk neighbor doesn't get his way! That's terrible that he'd try to take advantage of her like that. Reminds me of the story about that elderly woman in Spring Lake who died and wanted to leave all her money to the First Aid squad. Some idiot neighbor had a new will drawn up for her to sign. Apparently she did, just before her death. The court very recently ruled that the neighbor gets nothing! I know, OT, but your story reminded me of that. People like that annoy me. How awful to try to take advantage like that!


Good luck! I can't wait to hear!!! Sounds better than the last two, too.

[Kismet]

GOOD LUCK!!! I really hope this works out for you. Lots of thoughts and prayers coming your way! :)

[kristalsnow7]

JeAnne,

I will definitely keep my fingers and toes crossed for you!! This place sounds perfect, and I really hope you get it. :)

[greysangel]

Well space wise it's better than 1 and 2 and structurally as well :D

#1 was the "prettiest" on the inside as far as some reno work that was already done. But this place has tons of potential..and the kitchen is bigger :D But there are some great details on the house...hard oak floors, fireplace mantels, gorgeous claw foot tub, great back yard space off the kitchen etc. Oh and there's a little sort of terrace/porch off the main door. There's just some yucky wall paper and paneling to take down :D

And the attic is HUGE and it's two rooms which is awesome.

I really want this place :o

And it *totally* makes me mad that she really likes this neighbor and he's such a SLIME BALL!!!!

[Pony]

You deserve it, not the slimeball. Good luck!

[RebeccaT]

Oh JeAnne, you will be in my thoughts! You totally deserve this house, not the jerk!

[ellery]

Fingers and toes crossed here too!

:)

Leah

[rosie_one]

oooohhh boy! Really rooting for you!! Goooo JeAnne and DH!

Did you get to meet the owner too? If so I'll bet she loved you guys too and will be happy to sell to you. :)

[KristinK]

More good wishes coming your way, JeAnne! :D

[Gilgamesh37]

House Karma, headed your way......

(and evil triple whammy on the slimeball neighbor!)

[Beth]

You know I love happy house stories, so all my best is coming your way too. If this guy was looking to make money off the owner and you are willing to pay a reasonable price (even 10% below market), he can't match that and turn around and sell it at a profit. I think he just didn't want to sound like he was admiting that he was trying to take advantage of her. Can you hear him saying --"Nah, I really only was interested in the place if I could get a steal on it, strip the good stuff for myself and then sell it at a huge profit"?

[JanetJ]

House vibes coming your way, JeAnne!

I've got a good feeling about this!!

[Julia1Pin]

Good luck!

[JenZen]

All crossables crossed for you.

I'm also saying a house prayer for you. :)

Good luck!

Jen

[Escher]

So Mote It Be.

[Jasmine-Rose]

JeAnne, I've got my fingers crossed for you, too. The place sounds perfect!

So, it's about 6:30PM - past business hours. Do you have an update for us??? I don't think I can sleep with my fingers crossed ;) .

[eas11]

Hoping to hear good news from you, Jeanne :D

[swquilts]

*ohmmmmmm* good house juju coming your way.....

Any news??

[greysangel]

beth LOL you are totally right. I really can't imagine him admitting to that...he's a weener.

No update. I probably wont hear until Monday. The neice is in fl dealing with us and the sitch here so she may try to give him one more try so to speak :rolleyes: Maybe she was looking for a bid war? Dunno. We did meet the owner and she was just lovely...full of 100s of stories about the house and her family and the many family members that have come and left the house at various times. She's a sweetie :D

j

[HejazSunKat]

JeAnne, sure hope this works out in your favor. It would be nice to have one of the reasons for the blues disappear I'm sure and happy news would make the others more bearable. Fingers and toes crossed! :)

[fudi2000]

J
My prayers are definitely with you. It's been my dream since I was little to own my own home, so I know what stressful situation this must be. I think though, that when God wants you to move into the house you're supposed to move into, he'll lead you there. That's why I stopped stressing and have given it to Him to figure out. Whatever happens, it'll happen for the best.

Good luck and God Speed.

Theresa

[Mamasue]

Hope I am not too late because I am sending prayers, vibes, cross fingers and a acceptance of bid dance! :D

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[SusanL]

more good luck wished coming your way! We wait with you until Monday!

[leightx]

Fingers and toes crossed here - good luck!

[Cookin4Love]

Good thoughts coming from the middle of the desert. The house sounds gorgeous.

[greysangel]

:D :D :D YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYY!!!!!! :D :D :D

Neighbor had come back with an offer and the sweet lady picked us!!!!

WOO HOOO!!!!!

:D :D

Now our agent has to find her an apartment to move into with her dog which I guess is not going to be an easy feat.

But we got it!!!!!

[greysangel]

actually there are 3 bedrooms and there's a stained glass window in the dining room :D :D :D

[Kismet]

GREAT NEWS!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! :D

[eas11]

What great news!
Klatch @ your place in 6 months :D

[greysangel]

I hope so! At least a holiday cookie exchange :D :D :D

[KathrynY]

Yay JeAnne - such great news!! :D And a klatch? I'm there!

[greysangel]

OMG! So get this, the guy had counter offered 5k higher, but on the condition that she stayed there and rented from him :rolleyes:

CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS @SS???? That's what finally made her realize this guy wasn't right. :rolleyes:

[donleyk]

What a maroon.

And a HUGE congrats!!!

[Jessica]

How did I overlook this one?

Congratulations, JeAnne!!! Can't wait to see pix of the house.

[mbrogier]

Congratulations, JeAnne!!! Maybe your neighbor will move, too. ;)

[aprilbride]

Congratulations!!!!! That's awesome news and I'm sure a big weight off your shoulders:-) Enjoy the decorating!

[syzygy]

"Good things come to those who wait."
:D :cool: :D

Congratulations, and many happy years to you and Chaz in your new digs...

[Jasmine-Rose]

JeAnne, that's wonderful news :D . Best wishes for a smooth closing and much happiness (and many klatches) in your new home!!!

[RebeccaT]

Oh, that's wonderful news! Congratulations on your new home! Can't wait for pics... :D

[Beth]

WhooHooo!

OK, so he made a bid and showed her really didn't want the house, just to profit. That didn't meet her needs either. Her joy in knowing a young couple will love and care for the house that was her home will be worth so much more than $5K -- not to mention the headaches of dealing with the neighbor as a landlord and still having the same amount to clean and care for. Sounds like you both win. Sounds charming. Keep us posted -- and enjoy!

[SueK]

JeAnne- I don't know how I missed this thread before, but Congrats!!!!! That's great news! Post pics when you can!

[tbb113]

JeAnne: Congratulations! So, can you rent her your current place? It takes dogs and it will be vacant :D

[kristalsnow7]

Congratulations, JeAnne! I'm so happy it worked out for you. May you have many wonderful years in your new home! :)

[Pony]

YAY JeAnne. Enjoy your new home!

[KristinK]

Congratulations, JeAnne! I'm so happy you finally found your home! :)

[HealthyinMN]

Great news!!! Can't wait to see the pics!

[rosie_one]

YAY!!

I knew it. I just knew if she had a chance to meet you and your DH she would want her house to be your house.

Congratulations. Big hug!

[greysangel]

T - that's what I said to Chaz :D But unfortunately, we're in Jersey City which is way too "city" for her. She's lived all her life in Bayonne and wants to stay there.

Thanks Everyone! Hopefully I'll have some pics over the weekend if we sign the contract tomorrow! :D I'm just looking forward to the possibilities. The kitchen is a nice space waiting for inspiration...we need to get rid of the yellow linoleum and wood paneling first :eek: :D

[cniles]

Can't believe I didn't see this earlier!! Congratulations JeAnne!!!!! It sounds wonderful!!!! (how close is the neighbor?:rolleyes: ) Can you build a fence?!!!:D

[kirkbyky]

That's so Wonderful!!

We love our little home--having your first house is soooo much fun.

Cniles is right; how close is that neighbor? :p :eek:

Kyle

[dcornelius]

Just wanted to say congratulations JeAnne! I am so very happy for you. You have been through a lot trying to find a home. I know you two will make it a warm and happy home.