posted 04-19-2002 04:56 PM            

Today another couple came through for the second time and stayed for 90 minutes, measuring rooms and taking pictures. I'm hoping we'll get a better offer from them tonight.

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posted 04-19-2002 06:16 PM            

Keep us posted!

posted 04-20-2002 12:33 AM            

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Originally posted by Randy Kremer:
Sounds great John! How long have you had your house on the market?

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First listed it right before the Reunion - went for six months with first agent. Had one low-ball offer.

posted 04-20-2002 10:10 AM            

Houses don't stay on the market very long in my area. Usually there is a bidding war above and beyond the actual asking price. Anything under $250,000 is gone in a couple of days. Houses under $350,000 are usually scooped up within a couple of weeks.

They are building houses about a mile from mine that are selling for $600,000+. I don't know how the people in this area can afford them but they are selling them as fast as they are building them.

It is a great time to be a real estate agent around here.

posted 04-20-2002 02:31 PM            

Buyer & Seller have agreed to terms. Still awaiting signed counter-offer and closing on May 31st.

posted 04-20-2002 02:34 PM            

I'm sure you'll be able to find something quickly enough.

I don't envy you the move- I have not moved in over 15 years and I hope i never do.

Too much stuff.

Enjoy the search, it can be fun.

posted 04-20-2002 04:53 PM            

Where will you be moving to, John? Staying in the southwest? Moving closer to saltwater?

posted 04-21-2002 09:40 PM            

In nascar they say gentlemen and lady start your engines.....In your case they would say
let the packing begin.

Mary and Jeff

posted 04-21-2002 11:20 PM            

Actually, they are going into a large storage container and then put into inside storage until we call and request them to be delivered to our new home.

Both offers on the house came from people who had seen it when it was listed with the first agent.

But it did sell shortly after I requested prayers. So: Prayer worked as far as I'm concerned.

posted 04-22-2002 09:33 AM            

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Originally posted by JChidester:
Let's see I'd say the gross weight is about 800 pounds.

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So what would be the market price per pound if you sold them?

I don't know what took so long for you to sell the house? From your pictures it looked like a desert dream house with great views. I guess in your area, everyone's looking for new? I can't believe how much it built up between 1988-1992! I can't imagine it now. When I went there each November, new Golf Course communities would just rise out of the desert each year!

Glad you found a buyer, good luck on the new house.

- Bob

posted 05-09-2002 08:20 PM            

The back-up buyer came into town and toured the house on Monday. He's buying the home for his mother who lives here now. His home inspectors came through also on Monday and although they found a few minor things, they have accepted the house as-is without requiring us to make any changes.

My RE Agent said this is the FIRST TIME she has EVER seen this happen in 12 years of real estate.

Closing is to be on or before June 3. We'll have a week to pack up and move.

Now to find a place for us!

posted 05-10-2002 12:02 AM            

So glad things are coming together for the Chidesters. I know that the rest of May will be a hectic month for you, but an exciting one as you find a new home. We'll all keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you make this transition.