May 28, 2003

  • The inspection is over and we are awaiting the report. Yikes, Mike the Inspector, found a number of things amiss. This house needs a new roof, a new air conditioner, and more. Of course there is also the sub-terrean termites which need to be eliminated. And there is more ......an official report with pictures arrives tomorrow.


    The funny thing about the 3 inspectors today is that they were all named Mike. Mike, the sea wall inspector, Mike, the termite inspector and of course, Mike, our main man.


    The other funny thing is that the owners have become very emotional about the information coming in from Mike. The current owner is accusing Mike of being too emotional about the information. I think we have a situation on our hands. It will be delicate to handle them. Funny how we can be emotional about factual things when money is involved. And I mean some big bucko's. I think all the repairs will come to at least $20,000. I think the owners are going to be hysterical by the time we meet with them tomorrow night.


    Now, here is another funny thing. The McGreedy's real estate agent called us today to offer us the house at the price we want.  Remember this is the second call. The last time they offered us at this price and after we signed the contract, they reneged. What a riot! They think we are going to fall for the ole carrot again?


    So, we have this great house in our back pocket.....well, it is on the water and has a nice pool....the house is a fixer upper.


    The other house looks to be in  our other pocket. It is great inside, needs no work, is a nice price. But it is in a less desirable neighborhood and doesn't have a view.