Death of the 'McMansion': Era of Huge Homes Is Over

[IassaFTots]

He's a urologist.

He's on Wife #3 now. I was the first.

Those "rumors" you always hear about doctors and nurses? Yeah, well....I meant it when I said my marriage vows in front of the priest. I was very stupid and very naive.....


I didn't get stuck with all the bills.....just a mostly unpaid 735 BMW, and my credit cards. I chose[/] to take over the house so my kids wouldn't get uprooted and any more distressed than they were over the whole mess. Otherwise, I would have had to pay for half of a $26,000 quarter horse he went out and bought, a week before he left, on the line of credit at the bank....that I had signed a couple of years before. My share of the upkeep on the horse would have been $1400 PER MONTH. He quitclaimed the house to me, and I quitclaimed the horse to him.

Get married again? 

Werd Sista!

Two exes both filed bankruptcy within days of the ink drying on the decree.  I paid off so much crap that wasn't even mine!  Marriage?  Oh heck to the NO!

[zeitgeist]

It was a nice house, when I sold it. We bought it for #132,000, in '83...as new construction. Spent a fortune correcting builder mistakes. I took over 2 mortgages on it, when I got divorced.... I should have moved, but it would have cost me more to buy a much less expensive house, than to take over both mortgages, as I would have had to put 30% down on a different house....because I was a divorced woman. 

debk, take a look at this, where the truly ostentatious go to create ugly, expensive homes on tiny lots.  We call it "Sucker's Cove" not  "Tucker's Cove" 


Proof that some people have more money than taste or common sense. 

 

[NHSparky]

debk, take a look at this, where the truly ostentatious go to create ugly, expensive homes on tiny lots.  We call it "Sucker's Cove" not  "Tucker's Cove" 


Proof that some people have more money than taste or common sense. 

 

OMFG...and I thought Rye was overpriced crap.

BTW--this realtor is on CRACK.  I just checked on Rochester--she's selling a 1961 ranch, 3BR, 1BA, 960 sq. ft. on less than 1/2 an acre, on one of the busiest roads in town...FOR $180K!!! 

[IassaFTots]

OMFG...and I thought Rye was overpriced crap.

BTW--this realtor is on CRACK.  I just checked on Rochester--she's selling a 1961 ranch, 3BR, 1BA, 960 sq. ft. on less than 1/2 an acre, on one of the busiest roads in town...FOR $180K!!! 

Heh.  I got one of those for almost half of that down here last year. 

[NHSparky]

Heh.  I got one of those for almost half of that down here last year. 

Yeah, well, you're not dealing with the Boston commuters either.  I got my place which is double the size, more than double the land, for about 50K more at the peak of the market, and I thought I was getting a steal.

[IassaFTots]

Yeah, well, you're not dealing with the Boston commuters either.  I got my place which is double the size, more than double the land, for about 50K more at the peak of the market, and I thought I was getting a steal.

Oh, I know.  I consider myself fortunate to live down here, and buy a house down here.  I never woulda been able to afford anything like what I have here up there. 

[NHSparky]

Oh, I know.  I consider myself fortunate to live down here, and buy a house down here.  I never woulda been able to afford anything like what I have here up there. 

Trust me, you have NO idea what REALLY overpriced crap is.  The crackerbox I sold when I moved out of CA is a prime example.

[zeitgeist]

OMFG...and I thought Rye was overpriced crap.

BTW--this realtor is on CRACK.  I just checked on Rochester--she's selling a 1961 ranch, 3BR, 1BA, 960 sq. ft. on less than 1/2 an acre, on one of the busiest roads in town...FOR $180K!!! 

One just like it here went for a quick (estate) sale price of 229K.  The couple was from Rochester btw and wanted a better school system.  

[zeitgeist]

Yeah, well, you're not dealing with the Boston commuters either.  I got my place which is double the size, more than double the land, for about 50K more at the peak of the market, and I thought I was getting a steal.

Saw a four striper  with drag bag coming from the Logan Shuttle bus station just the other day and got a couple stews rackin up down the road too.  It is still way cheaper than Boston to get real good city services; sidewalks, sewer, cops, the whole ball of wax.

[IassaFTots]

Trust me, you have NO idea what REALLY overpriced crap is.  The crackerbox I sold when I moved out of CA is a prime example.

Sometimes ignorance is bliss.  I'm cool with that. 

[debk]

I just finished an "interior" report from hell!!

Extensive work needs to be done, about 10K just to clean it up, mow yard, remove a "dead" pickup truck from the backyard, repair deck railings, and a few other things. Major work, I've estimated at an additional $53,500.

House was built in 1965, basement ranch - 1300SF on main level, full basement with a 1 car garage, and supposedly 600 SF finished in the basement but was too nasty to tell, huge kitchen with eating area, LR w wood burning FP, 3 br's, 2 baths. .34 ac. County taxes only, public schools with elementary, middle school and HS, each in the top 3 of the public schools in the county (we are a 1 school system county)

Priced it at $55,000 low, $67,000 high, with the $10,000 repairs. Totally repaired it should list $139,900 to $154,900.












I go to some terrific places doing my job!! 

[BEG]

You need to move to E TN!!

This is my old house. I sold it to them for $239,500, the end of 2006....they sold it in April for $235, 500.

 


 

 

Wonderful Family HomeFormal Dining RoomFormal Living RoomKItchen w/islandLots of cabinetsBuilt in deskFrom the Breakfast RoomBig, bright Breakfast RmLaundry Rm with storageLaundry RmPowder RoomFamily RoomFireplace with bookshelevesFamily RoomMaster BedroomMAster BathMaster Tub and ShowerBR#2BR#3BR#4 or Bonus RoomHAll BathRec Rm in Basement has fire...Sun RoomFenced backyard
 

Lot Size: 95x174.94
Acreage:   Lot Description: Level Lot, Wooded

City Tax: $0 County Tax: $1, 573
Water: FUD Sewer: FUD

General Information
Rooms: 9   Bedrooms: 4   Baths, Full: 3   Baths, Half: 1
Square Feet: 3900 Upper Lev. Sq. Ft.: 1640 Main Lev. Sq. Ft.: 1220 Lower Lev. Sq. Ft.: 1040
Year Built: 1983 Age: 27
No # of Fireplaces: 2 Fireplace: Brick   
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Basement Description: Walk-Out, Finished Site Built: Yes

Room Dimensions
Living Room Size: 18x12 Kitchen Size: 15X12 Dining Room Size: 12X12
Bonus Room Size: SEE BR 4 Family Room: 20X15 Rec. Room Size: 30X20
Master Bedroom Size: 20x12 Bedroom 2 Size: 12X11 Bedroom 3 Size: 13X12
Bedroom 4 Size: 15X15 Bedroom 5 Size: 
Laundry Room: Yes
Extra Storage: Yes       
Features
Type: 2 Story Basement Style: Traditional
Construction: Brick, Frame Garage: Two Car, Attached, Main Level, Garage Door Opener, Side/Rear Entry
Fuel: Electric Heat: Central
Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Features: 2nd Rec Room, Breakfast Room, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer/Dryer Connections, Walk-in-Closets
Exterior Features: Porch - Covered, Cable Available, Deck, Insulated Windows, Neighborhood Pool, Professional Landscaped, Screened Porch, Sunroom, Wood Fence, Wood Windows     
Additional Information
Public Remarks: Large family home in Farrington has fin.bsmt.4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Traditional floorplan w/all Brs upstairs.Large breakfast room open to kitchen with island.Rec rm, office and computer rm. Fenced backyard. The BEST location!!


 

Wow, cheap property tax. Our property tax is around $10,000.

[debk]

Wow, cheap property tax. Our property tax is around $10,000.

The taxes are only about $4k on our house now. We live in the county, so we don't have to pay city taxes, we're about 2 blocks outside the city limits, if that far. 

We don't have state income tax either.

[RobJohnson]

Sounds familiar.  Especially when I hear people asking when I'm getting married again.

I've never been married & most people know better then to ask me when I'm getting married. Especially the girls I date. 

[RobJohnson]

debk, take a look at this, where the truly ostentatious go to create ugly, expensive homes on tiny lots.  We call it "Sucker's Cove" not  "Tucker's Cove" 


Proof that some people have more money than taste or common sense. 

 

Wow.

In Las Vegas I can buy four year old houses for about $45 to $50 a square foot.

I know a guy that just bought a 2700 square foot house for around $11 a square foot & it's a very nice house.

[BEG]

The taxes are only about $4k on our house now. We live in the county, so we don't have to pay city taxes, we're about 2 blocks outside the city limits, if that far. 

We don't have state income tax either.

Braggart. 

[NHSparky]

Braggart. 

I was gonna say, my property taxes aren't much higher (a hell of a lot lower than CA when you factor in home prices).

But deb darlin--not only do we have no income tax, we have no sales tax either (at least not unless you buy prepared foods, booze, or hotel rooms.)

[debk]

I was gonna say, my property taxes aren't much higher (a hell of a lot lower than CA when you factor in home prices).

But deb darlin--not only do we have no income tax, we have no sales tax either (at least not unless you buy prepared foods, booze, or hotel rooms.)

Sales tax varies from county to county down here, and it's a tiny bit higher inside the city limits too. I think it at 9.78 now. I try not to look at it, because it's on everything!!! Plus we have a 17% "sin" tax on alcohol, cigarettes, movies and concerts.

Our property taxes are low, but our house prices are considerably lower than up north or out west. I watch House Hunters on HGTV a lot, and am amazed at the housing costs in some places!!!

[IassaFTots]

Sales tax varies from county to county down here, and it's a tiny bit higher inside the city limits too. I think it at 9.78 now. I try not to look at it, because it's on everything!!! Plus we have a 17% "sin" tax on alcohol, cigarettes, movies and concerts.

Our property taxes are low, but our house prices are considerably lower than up north or out west. I watch House Hunters on HGTV a lot, and am amazed at the housing costs in some places!!!

Another reason to stay put.  No state income tax, 8.25 sales tax, and low property taxes too.  I guess I am stuck here. 

[Texacon]

Braggart. 

You know ... someplace else that doesn't have state income tax is Texas.  Ever thought about moving to Texas?

 

KC

[IassaFTots]

You know ... someplace else that doesn't have state income tax is Texas.  Ever thought about moving to Texas?

 

KC

Are you just filled with vinegar or what?  You better run and hide.

[true_blood]

I just finished an "interior" report from hell!!

Extensive work needs to be done, about 10K just to clean it up, mow yard, remove a "dead" pickup truck from the backyard, repair deck railings, and a few other things. Major work, I've estimated at an additional $53,500.

House was built in 1965, basement ranch - 1300SF on main level, full basement with a 1 car garage, and supposedly 600 SF finished in the basement but was too nasty to tell, huge kitchen with eating area, LR w wood burning FP, 3 br's, 2 baths. .34 ac. County taxes only, public schools with elementary, middle school and HS, each in the top 3 of the public schools in the county (we are a 1 school system county)

Priced it at $55,000 low, $67,000 high, with the $10,000 repairs. Totally repaired it should list $139,900 to $154,900.

I go to some terrific places doing my job!! 

Was this a foreclosed home Deb? Where is this?

[Texacon]

Are you just filled with vinegar or what?  You better run and hide.

LOL yeah, that one might have been over the line ..... But God created me to walk the line.

 

KC

[Randy]

I just got my proposed tax notice in the mail the other day. $843.19 with no budget change or $800.96 if they do change it. These are up from the last/original owners taxes of $581.83 last year. Not as bad as I feared. I'll take 'em. 

[IassaFTots]

LOL yeah, that one might have been over the line ..... But God created me to walk the line.

 

KC

Well, I am cutting out of here, before she reads that.