I know Steve and this inspector was very thorough and nit picky! My agent was here and we went over what needs to be done which I cannot pay for and do know most of the problems were needing done, so we've come to an agreement of $4,000 reduction but with the closing to be done on Jan 31st to give me more time to have my furniture and STUFF sold....if no extra time...no deal! This lady is one of those who buys homes and lives in them and fixes them up and then resells, so with her friends doing the inspection and working with her, she is wanting a nice home (needing updated but in fair condition) for what other homes go for that aren't brick and in worse neighborhoods! Because of my age, unhealthiness and not much money to work with, they are trying to take advantage of me, but this house is too large and too expensive for me to keep up with so $144,000.00 paid in cash is good and with an extra month. No closing Jan 31st....no sale!
I am part German and mostly Irish and can be stubborn! God's Holy Spirit moved me this morning right after my agent woke me up at 9:30 to say he was coming at 11:15, and said if I had to go to $140,000 or below that I would just stay here and get things ready for selling and moving in my time and then sell to a young couple with children at a lower price to give them a helping hand like my ex and I bought our first home for $9,000 in 1960....a four room house with asbestos brick siding in an older neighborhood and then from there to a 3 bedroom with central air in 1968 in Jefferson County but was far to travel back and forth into St. Louis! I
Then in 1974 my ex and I with Tami, who was 5 in Oct that year for starting school, purchased this home and most likely paid too much for this large home with basement as found out it had lots of problems in basement foundation and windows were old metal kind with house not newly painted....put a lot of money into this home over the years since 1974 and is in far better shape than when first bought! It is 45 yrs old, so there are problems which needed done but I couldn't pay to have it done along with the repairs I have had done this year! Had $23,000 of work done in 2006 with new windows, storm doors, vinyl covering over all wood on outside, new guttering and leaf relief for my own benefit, as got tired of having to maintain the outside!
Cliff and I removed all wallpaper from inside and painted with carpeting removed from hardwood floors, except for the bedroom he was using, in 2007 and 2008! New toilets and sinks in bathrms in late 90's with newer plumbing at various times! New furnace in 1992 and basement furnace in late 70's, new A/C in 2007 and new circuit breaker box and pole brought up to code in 2008 with new hot water heater this year; so lots of money put into this home, but because of age and some problems, I guess the price reflects it! Just don't want to give it away, but if so with lower price, I will sell it to someone who needs a home in a good location, actually a super location....very handy to everything within 5 to 10 miles or less! Hospital is 2 miles, stores and etc. As I said, lots of praying and God is with me, so what He has planned for me will be done, as long as I listen and do what His Spirit is telling me! Also, new refrigerator, washer and gas dryer purchased in Dec 2008! Amen!
Ma
P.S. Terry, my agent calls me his mom by knowing his family when living in Maplewood, MO in the 60's, and said I was cantankerous today!
He told the gas company that and they will be out Monday to inspect the hot water heater and the two furnaces....will see what goes with them and will update later on into next week!
I think Terry and the other agent want their commissions before Christmas! Duh, I would like some money for Christmas, too!
Had trouble writing this because of this Computer but gotter done but slowly!
Bye!
Ma
