Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted January 31, 2021 Share #1 Posted January 31, 2021 The seller countered with 50/50 split of closing costs ($8,000) each. We are asking the lender for clarification on some numbers and will counter the counter tomorrow. The seller is offering to convey things that we don’t care about and are not worth the $8,000 (chest freezer, air compressor, wood stove, and pool table). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 31, 2021 Share #2 Posted January 31, 2021 How will this fit in with your plan of moving to the Blue Ridge after retaarment? Is it sufficiently bucolic enough that you might stay there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted January 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, Philander Seabury said: How will this fit in with your plan of moving to the Blue Ridge after retaarment? Is it sufficiently bucolic enough that you might stay there? I might stay here. I could be persuaded to give up the mountains for peaceful living. We’ll see. The sand in the gears is retaarment. Staying here I will have to work to social security which is 4/2026 vs 6/2024. Social security, assuming it’s still available, will pay my mortgage. Pension will cover all other expenses. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted January 31, 2021 Share #4 Posted January 31, 2021 So they’re asking you to pay eight grand to keep some shit that they don’t want to move? Seems like a great deal to me 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted February 1, 2021 24 minutes ago, jsharr said: So they’re asking you to pay eight grand to keep some shit that they don’t want to move? Seems like a great deal to me Edzachary. Our counter to their counter may be, take it, we won't miss it. 100/0 closing costs. They are walking from this with almost half a million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 1, 2021 Share #6 Posted February 1, 2021 24 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said: Edzachary. Our counter to their counter may be, take it, we won't miss it. 100/0 closing costs. They are walking from this with almost half a million. tell them for 5 large you will keep their shit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted February 1, 2021 Share #7 Posted February 1, 2021 How long has the house been on the market? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted February 1, 2021 7 minutes ago, Airehead said: How long has the house been on the market? Three months 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted February 1, 2021 Share #9 Posted February 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said: Three months Immight sit tight but of course your market is crazy down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted February 1, 2021 Share #10 Posted February 1, 2021 2 hours ago, jsharr said: So they’re asking you to pay eight grand to keep some shit that they don’t want to move? Nailed it. It seems silly that they're asking to split closing costs worth $8,000 when they are going to clear half a million. So, I'd counter by telling them we really don't want any of that stuff. It has to go. And they have to take the koi pond too. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted February 1, 2021 Share #11 Posted February 1, 2021 If you keep the wood stove make sure that they have cut enough wood for you for at least a year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share #12 Posted February 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, Parr8hed said: If you keep the wood stove make sure that they have cut enough wood for you for at least a year. All they're leaving behind to burn isn't cut or is rotten and won't burn. I have about 1/4 cord of red oak here that we will bring with us. I will cut and split more over the summer. Wo7 is talking about a she shed for her sewing and quilting. We will counter the counter today. Hope to hear by day's end. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Longjohn ★ Posted February 1, 2021 Popular Post Share #13 Posted February 1, 2021 10 hours ago, Thaddeus Kosciuszko said: Nailed it. It seems silly that they're asking to split closing costs worth $8,000 when they are going to clear half a million. So, I'd counter by telling them we really don't want any of that stuff. It has to go. And they have to take the koi pond too. Kirby will be mad if they take the koi pond. That’s where she wants to stay when she visits. 1 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smudge ★ Posted February 1, 2021 Popular Post Share #14 Posted February 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Old No. 7 said: All they're leaving behind to burn isn't cut or is rotten and won't burn. I have about 1/4 cord of red oak here that we will bring with us. I will cut and split more over the summer. Wo7 is talking about a she shed for her sewing and quilting. We will counter the counter today. Hope to hear by day's end. Let me know when Wo7 is ready for the she shed build. I'll throw my tools in my truck and head on down! 👍 3 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 1, 2021 Share #15 Posted February 1, 2021 18 minutes ago, smudge said: Let me know when Wo7 is ready for the she shed build. I'll throw my tools in my truck and head on down! 👍 Stop by and grab HoDH and he can install a fence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share #16 Posted February 1, 2021 18 minutes ago, smudge said: Let me know when Wo7 is ready for the she shed build. I'll throw my tools in my truck and head on down! 👍 I’ll pay you with delicious IPA and good eats. I know a pasty shop nearby owned by a gent from Cornwall 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted February 1, 2021 Share #17 Posted February 1, 2021 13 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said: I’ll pay you with delicious IPA and good eats. I know a pasty shop nearby owned by a gent from Cornwall The one in Vienna? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share #18 Posted February 1, 2021 24 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: The one in Vienna? That’s the one. He is opening a British pub this year at the vacant Joe’s Pizza & pasta building 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted February 1, 2021 Share #19 Posted February 1, 2021 So just how much snow have you gotten? The pasty shop is closed because of snow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share #20 Posted February 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, smudge said: So just how much snow have you gotten? The pasty shop is closed because of snow! Two inches yesterday and a dusting today. Storm was a dud. The roads are pretty good. The shop is always closed on Monday even on pretty days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted February 1, 2021 Share #21 Posted February 1, 2021 Ah! I see. FB page said closed due to snow. Maybe I don't understand their humor. 🤷 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share #22 Posted February 1, 2021 Brits have an odd sense of humour. They can’t spell worth shite either. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted February 1, 2021 Author Popular Post Share #23 Posted February 1, 2021 Final agreement had been reached. Seller will pay $12k in closing costs and take the freezer and air compressor. The $16k in closing costs on the offer is worst case scenario. Actual costs could be less. By agreeing to $12k they may wind up paying all our costs anyway. Closing is scheduled for 2/26 5 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted February 1, 2021 Share #24 Posted February 1, 2021 Yay! 🎉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted February 1, 2021 Share #25 Posted February 1, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 1, 2021 Share #26 Posted February 1, 2021 12 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said: Final agreement had been reached. Seller will pay $12k in closing costs and take the freezer and air compressor. The $16k in closing costs on the offer is worst case scenario. Actual costs could be less. By agreeing to $12k they may wind up paying all our costs anyway. Closing is scheduled for 2/26 I figured @Thaddeus Kosciuszko would drive a harder bargain than that. Did you make him take the koi pond? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted February 1, 2021 Author Popular Post Share #27 Posted February 1, 2021 No. I kept the koi pond for @Kirby 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted February 1, 2021 Share #28 Posted February 1, 2021 Congrats! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapr ★ Posted February 1, 2021 Share #29 Posted February 1, 2021 Congratulations. Now kill em on the inspection report 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted February 2, 2021 Share #30 Posted February 2, 2021 9 hours ago, smudge said: Let me know when Wo7 is ready for the she shed build. You finally gave in? 2 hours ago, Old No. 7 said: Final agreement had been reached. Seller will pay $12k in closing costs and take the freezer and air compressor. The $16k in closing costs on the offer is worst case scenario. Actual costs could be less. By agreeing to $12k they may wind up paying all our costs anyway. Closing is scheduled for 2/26 Wicked pissa, congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted February 2, 2021 Share #31 Posted February 2, 2021 Nope. He said she shed; mine is still a bike shed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share #32 Posted February 2, 2021 The sellers haven’t signed yet and they’re getting another offer tonight. It’s not a done deal. ☹️ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted February 2, 2021 Share #33 Posted February 2, 2021 2 hours ago, jsharr said: I figured @Thaddeus Kosciuszko would drive a harder bargain than that. Did you make him take the koi pond? Me too. Mr. Kosciuszko is getting soft with age. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted February 2, 2021 Share #34 Posted February 2, 2021 3 hours ago, jsharr said: I figured @Thaddeus Kosciuszko would drive a harder bargain than that. I admit I'm not the best negotiator when it comes to real estate transactions. 1 hour ago, Scrapr said: Now kill em on the inspection report This is where I make up for it. Residential electrical systems tend to be installed, shall we say, rather 'informally' because everybody wants to save money and pay their brother in law with pizzas for wiring their house. There's nearly always something, even in a new house. 53 minutes ago, Airehead said: Mr. Kosciuszko is getting soft with age. There must be something to what you say. The local urchins are complaining I don't yell at them to get off my lawn like I used to. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted February 2, 2021 Share #35 Posted February 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Old No. 7 said: The sellers haven’t signed yet and they’re getting another offer tonight. It’s not a done deal. ☹️ They are hoping to find someone to buy the air compressor. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted February 2, 2021 Share #36 Posted February 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Old No. 7 said: The sellers haven’t signed yet and they’re getting another offer tonight. It’s not a done deal. ☹️ If they take the other offer, I would never suggest that you go back there and dump a box of Tide into their koi pond to make it sudsy like this: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share #37 Posted February 2, 2021 No house for you! Request denied. Back to looking for a place to live. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted February 2, 2021 Share #38 Posted February 2, 2021 12 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said: No house for you! Request denied. Back to looking for a place to live. Congratulations on not caving. I know it's a loss but this crazy world still depends on folks who offer and make good responsible deals. You'll find another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 2, 2021 Share #39 Posted February 2, 2021 6 hours ago, maddmaxx said: Congratulations on not caving. I know it's a loss but this crazy world still depends on folks who offer and make good responsible deals. You'll find another. You should get some Redditors to put the squeeze on them. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted February 3, 2021 Share #40 Posted February 3, 2021 You will find the right place think about the rental option again..but start looking ...it will happen! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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