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[erniebufflo]

Hubby agrees that it's awesome. The perfect house. Our realtor has sent us a bunch of other listings, but they're just not The One. So the current plan is, if we get approved and can get the price down, we'll buy the perfect house. If not, we'll wait til after the summer and buy one of the many other cool old houses in this town. Seriously: Little Rock has an amazing selection of Victorian and Craftsman homes for a song. You fellow old house lovers should move here. I've been fantasizing about buying a rambling old Victorian mansion downtown and adopting a zillion kids to fill it up.

[claralou]

Am so jealous. A decent Denver Craftsman in a good neighborhood STARTS at $600K here, and that's for a tiny one. Fingers crossed for you!

[carawestt]

I really hope you get the dream house! It seems perfect for your family.

[Deleted]

Sounds like a good plan! Hopefully everything works out and you can get the house.

I love old Victorian homes, we just don't have the money currently to maintain or update them.

[erniebufflo]

Jan 15, 2013 11:50:23 GMT -5 @lindy said:

Sounds like a good plan! Hopefully everything works out and you can get the house.

I love old Victorian homes, we just don't have the money currently to maintain or update them.

You could have one here for so cheap, already updated.

Example: www.zillow.com/homedetails/2309-S-Gaines-St-Little-Rock-AR-72206/82844221_zpid/

Or: www.zillow.com/homedetails/2205-S-Arch-St-Little-Rock-AR-72206/316279_zpid/

Or: www.zillow.com/homedetails/600-Daisy-Bates-Little-Rock-AR-72202/2116062442_zpid/

[claralou]

Jan 15, 2013 11:50:53 GMT -5 @pcloadletter said:

That sounds awesome! C and I have been online house hunting and we think we are gonna buy something that needs some cosmetic fixes. There is a lot of wallpaper in Lees Summit

You're hard core. Removing wall paper is a bitch and a half! I love me a good fixer upper though.

[TrudyCampbell]

That's exciting!!

[claralou]

Jan 15, 2013 11:53:23 GMT -5 erniebufflo said:

Jan 15, 2013 11:50:23 GMT -5 @lindy said:

Sounds like a good plan! Hopefully everything works out and you can get the house.

I love old Victorian homes, we just don't have the money currently to maintain or update them.

You could have one here for so cheap, already updated.

Example: www.zillow.com/homedetails/2309-S-Gaines-St-Little-Rock-AR-72206/82844221_zpid/

Or: www.zillow.com/homedetails/2205-S-Arch-St-Little-Rock-AR-72206/316279_zpid/

Or: www.zillow.com/homedetails/600-Daisy-Bates-Little-Rock-AR-72202/2116062442_zpid/

Oh. My. God.

I never, ever thought I'd say this, but I'm moving to Arkansas...

[dixeedeluxe]

Just be sure to check out the murder tour before thinking it's too good to be trueeeee...muahahahaha




(i just finished AHS season 1)

[erniebufflo]

Jan 15, 2013 11:54:53 GMT -5 claralou said:

Jan 15, 2013 11:53:23 GMT -5 erniebufflo said:

You could have one here for so cheap, already updated.

Example: www.zillow.com/homedetails/2309-S-Gaines-St-Little-Rock-AR-72206/82844221_zpid/

Or: www.zillow.com/homedetails/2205-S-Arch-St-Little-Rock-AR-72206/316279_zpid/

Or: www.zillow.com/homedetails/600-Daisy-Bates-Little-Rock-AR-72202/2116062442_zpid/

Oh. My. God.

I never, ever thought I'd say this, but I'm moving to Arkansas...

I will say, the neighborhood is transitional. BUT, it's the same neighborhood the governor's mansion and art center are in. It was once nice, then people fled to the suburbs, and now it's being gentrified. There are hip restaurants and farmers markets and stuff, but there is also still some major sketch in some parts.

We're looking at a slightly more established neighborhood, which is why the house is pricier, but we'd be open to living in the Quapaw area (by the governor's mansion) if the dream house doesn't work out.

[Regina Philange]

LOL Dixee

[Regina Philange]

Ernie-Those houses are pretty sweet.

PC-we just took wallpaper down, and its a bitch but so worth the hassle if its the right house. The wallpaper was so bad you got a headache standing in the kitchen.

[lolaburns]

Awww yay!!!!

P.s. I love wallpaper. Updated that is.


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[bebeetmoi]

Fingers crossed for you guys, hopefully it will work in your favor!

[claralou]

Jan 15, 2013 11:59:54 GMT -5 erniebufflo said:

I will say, the neighborhood is transitional. BUT, it's the same neighborhood the governor's mansion and art center are in. It was once nice, then people fled to the suburbs, and now it's being gentrified. There are hip restaurants and farmers markets and stuff, but there is also still some major sketch in some parts.

I'm a big fan of the transitional neighborhoods (we're in one now, too). Sounds like the proximity to governor's mansion and art center will make this neighborhood transition fast - one of those areas that will be unaffordable in 10 years or so. It's a fantastic back up plan! Am in awe of those houses and those prices, especially if they're already refurbished. It's insane.

[thedahliharpa]

I think that is a good plan. If you don't get exactly what you want right now just wait a bit. Once we started our home buying process stopping without one went against my nature to finish tasks and I regret not taking more time with the process. Buuuut I hope it works out!

And, I'll take one of those Craftsmans. Got any Cliff May inspired ranches out there? I'm on a email list for a Realtor out here that specializes in Cliff May and Eichlers. It is a form of self torture.

[devotchka]

Jan 15, 2013 11:49:25 GMT -5 claralou said:

Am so jealous. A decent Denver Craftsman in a good neighborhood STARTS at $600K here, and that's for a tiny one. Fingers crossed for you!

Ditto in San Diego, usually more.

[devotchka]

Jan 15, 2013 11:53:23 GMT -5 erniebufflo said:

Jan 15, 2013 11:50:23 GMT -5 @lindy said:

Sounds like a good plan! Hopefully everything works out and you can get the house.

I love old Victorian homes, we just don't have the money currently to maintain or update them.

You could have one here for so cheap, already updated.

Example: www.zillow.com/homedetails/2309-S-Gaines-St-Little-Rock-AR-72206/82844221_zpid/

Or: www.zillow.com/homedetails/2205-S-Arch-St-Little-Rock-AR-72206/316279_zpid/

Or: www.zillow.com/homedetails/600-Daisy-Bates-Little-Rock-AR-72202/2116062442_zpid/

OMG!!!! That is amazing. Wow...

If it wasn't for my family being here (and I suppose that they don't have a huge biotech industry which is crucial for H's work) I would totally consider it!

[devotchka]

Jan 15, 2013 11:54:53 GMT -5 dixeedeluxe said:

Just be sure to check out the murder tour before thinking it's too good to be trueeeee...muahahahaha




(i just finished AHS season 1)

hee!

[erniebufflo]

Not sure about biotech, however, we have the state university for medical sciences here, and I know folks who work in biomedical research.

Little Rock is a cool small city. Great restaurant scene, lots of trees, and good people.

[rjamz]

Wow! Never thought I'd say it, but Arkansas (at least Little Rock) seems like a pretty cool place to live

[mamasaurus]

SO exciting! Good luck!

[creamsiclechica]

I have my fingers crossed it all works out right away! Mostly because I want you to be in that reading nook with a glass of good whiskey so I can live vicariously through you. Or stalk you and visit Happy house vibes your way, lady!

[claralou]

Jan 15, 2013 12:30:49 GMT -5 thedahliharpa said:

I'm on a email list for a Realtor out here that specializes in Cliff May and Eichlers. It is a form of self torture.

Where you live, this is definitely self-torture. We bought an Eichler (floorplan. different architect- c.1954) in Denver, and were shocked that they were even remotely affordable out here, especially since there are only a few.

The first winter we had to shovel snow off of the roof we realized why these were "born" in SoCal:) We love it though.

[dojo]

Yay! I've been wondering about what you decided! What's your next step?

[devotchka]

Jan 15, 2013 12:41:18 GMT -5 erniebufflo said:

Not sure about biotech, however, we have the state university for medical sciences here, and I know folks who work in biomedical research.

Little Rock is a cool small city. Great restaurant scene, lots of trees, and good people.

sounds wonderful!

[devotchka]

Jan 15, 2013 12:55:31 GMT -5 claralou said:

Jan 15, 2013 12:30:49 GMT -5 thedahliharpa said:

I'm on a email list for a Realtor out here that specializes in Cliff May and Eichlers. It is a form of self torture.

Where you live, this is definitely self-torture. We bought an Eichler (floorplan. different architect- c.1954) in Denver, and were shocked that they were even remotely affordable out here, especially since there are only a few.

The first winter we had to shovel snow off of the roof we realized why these were "born" in SoCal:) We love it though.

oooh those are really cool. i wanna see a pic

[charlielove]

Jan 15, 2013 11:54:53 GMT -5 claralou said:

Jan 15, 2013 11:53:23 GMT -5 erniebufflo said:

You could have one here for so cheap, already updated.

Example: www.zillow.com/homedetails/2309-S-Gaines-St-Little-Rock-AR-72206/82844221_zpid/

Or: www.zillow.com/homedetails/2205-S-Arch-St-Little-Rock-AR-72206/316279_zpid/

Or: www.zillow.com/homedetails/600-Daisy-Bates-Little-Rock-AR-72202/2116062442_zpid/

Oh. My. God.

I never, ever thought I'd say this, but I'm moving to Arkansas...

I'm coming with you.

[katie]

So cool! Im glad it's being considered, love that house and the others you posted too. Nice options!