Carey Frennier
Well-Known Member
Amanda and I found a home we liked, got a pre-approval and submitted an offer. We found a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 car garage, 1700ft^3 house in a very hot area close to the Vermont ferry. It was originally built in 1950 so the previous owner spent most of their money upgrading the necessities.
We focused on the property layout, location and "the bones of the house." It has a new town water main, new roof, new water heater, new furnace, new (resurfaced original) hardwood flooring in ever room except the living room and the kitchen. The house also has 85% new plumbing.
We will have to put some money into updating the 100amp service to 200amps, the removal of the living room carpet and a complete kitchen overhaul. Eventually we will repaint the House and the Garage. The aluminum siding is in perfect condition.
Yesterday the offer was accepted and we are moving forward with a home inspection and then we get the lawyers involved.
I was wondering if anyone has advice for a pair first time home buyers!
I'm going to do my own mini home inspection on Thursday next week.
Does anyone know of any government programs to help us bring the closing costs down or perhaps grant money? Other than the $8,000 tax credit.
We focused on the property layout, location and "the bones of the house." It has a new town water main, new roof, new water heater, new furnace, new (resurfaced original) hardwood flooring in ever room except the living room and the kitchen. The house also has 85% new plumbing.
We will have to put some money into updating the 100amp service to 200amps, the removal of the living room carpet and a complete kitchen overhaul. Eventually we will repaint the House and the Garage. The aluminum siding is in perfect condition.
Yesterday the offer was accepted and we are moving forward with a home inspection and then we get the lawyers involved.
I was wondering if anyone has advice for a pair first time home buyers!
I'm going to do my own mini home inspection on Thursday next week.
Does anyone know of any government programs to help us bring the closing costs down or perhaps grant money? Other than the $8,000 tax credit.