Buying my first house

[Dan03mach]

I've been looking for a good deal on a house that has at least .5 acre of land on it. A nice houe for a good price too. Well I finially found it. This house was built in the mid 80's it sits on an acre of land and is 2400sqft. The only bad part is that it doesn't have a garage, but that isn't a big deal because I'm going to be building a shop in the back. Here is a link. It is the 3rd house down. Just click on pic and it will show all the rest.

http://ntreislistings.marketlinx.com/SearchDetail/Scripts/PrtBuyFul/PrtBuyFul.asp?emailGUID=0c6261fc-ecca-425b-93fa-c2aba8842fd8&AgentId=0597911

[GrayStangGT]

It being a "manufactured" home, really have that thing checked out from stem to stern. Also check with your insurance agent about coverages on it, too. The last "manufactured" house I saw was about a notch above a double-wide in quality. Windows, insulation, plumbing, and electrical were a little suspect. I'm not trying to discourage you, but go in with eyes wide open.

The third house looks like brick and mortar to me.

[Leah]

The third house looks like brick and mortar to me.

That's what I was thinking.

[Vertnut]

That's what I get for skimming...I'll delete.

[slow99]

FreighTrain would never go manufactured.

[FreightTrain]

FreighTrain would never go manufactured.

Thats worse than buying a car as far as depreciation goes.

[HenryJ]

I've been looking for a good deal on a house that has at least .5 acre of land on it. A nice houe for a good price too. Well I finially found it. This house was built in the mid 80's it sits on an acre of land and is 2400sqft. The only bad part is that it doesn't have a garage, but that isn't a big deal because I'm going to be building a shop in the back. Here is a link. It is the 3rd house down. Just click on pic and it will show all the rest.

http://ntreislistings.marketlinx.com...gentId=0597911

Looks like it has great potential. And I particularly like where it states the seller wants to see some offers... good luck!

[GrayStangGT]

If I could get something like that out here for the same money I would be all over it. That house is nicer and a little larger than mine on 4 times the land and I paid more than that. Makes me want to live in DFW.

[dville_gt]

what with the fish-eye camera that realtors use. it drives me crazy.

[SVT Lurch]

Good looking house, but electric heat will suck in the winter. Also, be sure to ask for a better copy of the survey that has a seal on it if you're planning on financing the house (lender requirement).

what with the fish-eye camera that realtors use. it drives me crazy.

But "it gives such a vast view of the room".

(I don't agree, that's just what they've told me).

[GrayStangGT]

what with the fish-eye camera that realtors use. it drives me crazy.

Makes you feel like your in one of those fun houses with the crazy mirrors lol

[Andy@PrimeTuning]

Dan, that looks really nice! Good price too - Wonder if they will drop another 10k or so, so you can have some money to put towards the shop fund.

I have a friend that lives out that way.

[Blackpony]

Very nice. I personally like the 4th one the best.. Good luck with it!!!

[03WhiteGT]

I would check the local city/county building codes for the shop first. When the ex and I bought our house on .92 acre I thought I would be able to build a steel building. Come to find out that if the building was over 200 sq ft, it had to be 80% masonry.

[Dan03mach]

Dan, that looks really nice! Good price too - Wonder if they will drop another 10k or so, so you can have some money to put towards the shop fund.

I have a friend that lives out that way.

Yes sir they did. I'm getting it for around 130k. Come by sometime you can help me move my shit. lol