We took possession at closing (the REO seller didn’t even show up for the signing) and went to work two days later. The first action I took was to buy a dehumidifier.The humidity was 75% when we took possession. We have had the rainiest summer in close to 50 years in Indiana, so we were [...]
At some point in every home owner’s life, one must think that at least one of the former occupants was either lazy, cheap, dumb or all three. The other factor to consider is that Realtor/Seller often cover problems in a house in order to sell it. The cheapest option is to carpet over any existing [...]
Yes, mortgage papers were signed last week. Rachel and I now own a home. It’s a split level in a much more upscale neighbor than our current apartment at the Orchard. We are next to one of the nicest neighborhoods in Indy. We are still in Indianapolis. I’m not sure if I wanted to make [...]
Last week, my wife said, “Stephen, I wish you cared as little about decorating as you do care about appliance purchasing.” This was to say, it would be nice if I didn’t have to check with you on the style and color of each room our new house. I had just spent 10 or more [...]