So, as most of you know - Bryson and I are looking to buy a house...
We are torn on a couple houses for some very different reasons.
House # 1 -
1809 W. 1st Street
Pros:
- Whole house has been nicely updated... few changes need to be made.
- Partially finished basement that could be fully finished easily.
- Big garage
- Decent sized lot
- Patio in backyard
Cons:
- Smaller bedrooms... don't know if our stuff would fit comfortably. (may outgrow this house quickly..?)
- Location isn't ideal.
- Some issues that may be flagged on inspection. (nothing that seems TOO big of a deal though)
- 3rd bedroom small... (would be a nice craft room) and not sure if it is heated.
- Not too much we could do to it to increase its resale value.
House # 2 -
710 E. 6th Street
Pros:
- Nice sized rooms. (master bedroom has HUGE walk-in closet)
- Well updated bathrooms. (jacuzzi tub downstairs)
- Nice sized fenced in yard.
- Corner lot - yard looks nicely landscaped.
Cons:
- Needs a new roof. (probably sooner rather than later)
- Only a 1 car garage (does have room to add on but for now its only a 1 car garage)
- No possible way of finishing the basement for added living space.
- Siding could use to be replaced eventually.
- Slanted ceilings in "master bedroom" Not exactly sure where our bed would fit yet.
House # 3 -
N2527 Norwegian Road
Pros:
- Very large corner lot (almost an acre)
- Nice curb appeal... cute shutters.
- Attached 2 car garage, detached 2.5 car garage (would make a nice woodshop for bryson SOMEDAY)
- HUGE finished basement.
- Big upstairs living room.
- Updated bathroom upstairs.
- Room for growth (in value and in family size/etc.)
Cons:
- Inside is dated... needs quite a few cosmetic changes to make it "modern" (and all flooring upstairs needs to be changed eventually)
- Wood paneling throughout the house.
- As of right now - this house is out of our price range... and we don't think they will negotiate low enough for us. (waiting to hear from the bank on our actual "price range")
- Unknown when cosmetic changes could be done (financially)
So there it is - the housing dilemma of 2011.... Lets just pray the bank has some good news for us on Wednesday.... if anyone has input or advice... please let us know!
Love,
Bryson and Alyssa
