It's perfect for our first home. Obvious fixer, but huge! 3 bd/2 ba. Loads of authentic craftsman charm. Original hardwoods and built-ins. Dining room, fireplace, front and backyard, pretty view of the hills, off-street parking AND in our target area! We would fix it ourselves and save money.
Wait, what is it that people say -- try not to fall in love with the first house you see? Hmm...well it wasn't technically the FIRST house we saw...
It's a short sale. Doesn't sound so bad to us, but our agent tells us short sales are really hard to deal with. Short sale homes can never be depended on. Basically, the home is listed at less than what is owed, but not foreclosed yet. It takes months (up to 6 or 7!) for all the paperwork and back and forth with the bank to happen. During that time, the owner is typically trying to save the mortgage and keep the house. She says if we really want to try for this property, we can put in an offer but we need to keep looking.
Of course we want to put in an offer! We love it! Maybe we'll have beginner's luck. Yay!
I start looking up authentic craftsman paint colors online. We have a major house crush. At least I do.
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