Dirtyhip Posted August 31, 2017 Share #1 Posted August 31, 2017 This weekend, we are doing something that is a step towards a huge change in our life. There are so many emotions. Fear, excitement, and some wonder. I have been doing quite a bit of day dreaming about a fresh canvas in a new riding area. Crazy stuff. We just hope we can find a place to build a home, where we will be happy and content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted August 31, 2017 Share #2 Posted August 31, 2017 You're buying land?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted August 31, 2017 1 minute ago, smudge said: You're buying land?? Yes. This weekend, we are going back to hopefully put in an offer, and we have a meeting with a contractor at the property. It seems like a pristine piece of property. Backs to open space city property on a river and a bike trail. Several good quality bike trails are within riding distance from the home. There are many more rides within a short drive. The mountains around it are beautiful and the local newspaper is charming, The Dead Mountain Echo. 3000 population in the town, and many friends within the area that want to ride here. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted August 31, 2017 Share #4 Posted August 31, 2017 That sounds amazing! Finger crossed that the seller is motivated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted August 31, 2017 @smudge, the soil is loam on most of the trails there. WOOF! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted August 31, 2017 Share #6 Posted August 31, 2017 Employment near by? Doctors? At least not too far? Sounds lovely....every time I pass a small house for sale...I wish it was mine...So if you want it....do it... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted August 31, 2017 1 minute ago, smudge said: That sounds amazing! Finger crossed that the seller is motivated! It's a developer. They have a crapton of empty lots. There is one street with the water lots. I want one of those. <fingers crossed> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted August 31, 2017 2 minutes ago, petitepedal said: Employment near by? Doctors? At least not too far? Sounds lovely....every time I pass a small house for sale...I wish it was mine...So if you want it....do it... Not much employment. I am willing to bet I could find work at the bike shop of shuttle company. There is a clinic for K. We don't care about the job thing, tho. This is retirement home. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted August 31, 2017 Share #9 Posted August 31, 2017 Good luck! You've worked so hard to be in the position to make this happen. I hope this weekend goes well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted August 31, 2017 Share #10 Posted August 31, 2017 7 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: It's a developer. They have a crapton of empty lots. There is one street with the water lots. I want one of those. <fingers crossed> Fingers crossed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted August 31, 2017 Share #11 Posted August 31, 2017 Good luck DH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapr ★ Posted August 31, 2017 Share #12 Posted August 31, 2017 Good luck, DH word of (good?) advice. Don't let the first contractor you talk to become your go to guy. Frankly I'd go look in Eugene and see if they can work out there. A lot of small town builders are kinda loosey goosey in their habits. They can cut a lot of corners. Especially if you aren't there every day/week. It becomes "good enough" and Can't see it from my house BS And i might ask them about Earth Advantage certification. It is really a step up. It has outside inspections. Especially blower door tests.Test for leakiness of the house. You will be chasing them durn leaks forever. Do it right up front This guy looks like he has some credentials. He sounds like he might be good. And his CCB number is lower than mine!He can draw your home & build it. That Sustainable Building Advisor is good stuff. https://www.normcoyer.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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